Paraplegia News articles from June 2003

Paraplegia News archives from June 2003

Wheels to go. (Readers Respond).(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2003

Hotel beds. (Readers Respond).(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2003

Remarkable recovery. (Readers Respond).(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2003

Can you top this? (Readers Respond).(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2003

The Real Tom Jones Handicapped? Not Me. (Reasons Remarks).
June 1, 2003

NISH's employment awards. (On the Job).
June 1, 2003

Barrier-free cruise groups. (Travel Tips).(Connie George Travel Associates announces cruise groups for wheelchair users and slow walkers)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Dog-friendly cruise. (Travel Tips).(Travel Depot organizes group cruise for service dogs and their owners)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Accessible luxury. (Travel Tips).(accessible vacation housing in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina)
June 1, 2003

Chilean adventure. (Travel Tips).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

New web site. (Travel Tips).("Accessible Niagara" from Niagara Economic and Tourism Corporation and Niagara Falls Tourism)(www.accessibleniagara.com)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

London holiday. (Travel Tips).
June 1, 2003

Be ready. (Just in case: are you ready if disaster strikes?).(terrorism preparedness)
June 1, 2003

The best defense. (Just in case: are you ready if disaster strikes?).
June 1, 2003

Resources for people with disabilities. (Just in case ... are you ready if disaster strikes?).
June 1, 2003

Immunity and SCI. (Living Well).
June 1, 2003

Keys to the kingdom. (Computer Corner).(evaluation of BigKeys Plus and LX keyboard; MouseMattress)
June 1, 2003

Take the path to health. (Just for Women).(women's health services )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

New video on pregnancy and delivery. (Just for Women).("Reproductive Health for Women With Spinal Cord Injury: Part 2--Pregnancy and Delivery")
June 1, 2003

Respiratory health: no matter what their injury level or if it is complete or incomplete, people with SCI are at increased risk for developing respiratory complications. Here's how to have an ongoing plan to help prevent them. (Special section: the art of breathing).(spinal cord injuries)
June 1, 2003

Research and respiratory care: healthcare professionals expand efforts regarding the special respiratory needs of paralyzed veteran patients. (Special section; the art of breathing).
June 1, 2003

Good news: pregnancy and Copaxone. (Diagnosis: MS).(multiple sclerosis)(Copaxone and birth defect risk)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Racial differences in MS. (Diagnosis: MS).(multiple sclerosis)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Basic and clinical research news. (Diagnosis: MS).(multiple sclerosis)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

New drugs with potential for altering disease. (Diagnosis: MS).(multiple sclerosis)
June 1, 2003

New attempts to treat symptoms. (Diagnosis: MS).(multiple sclerosis)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Primary progressive MS. (Diagnosis: MS).(multiple sclerosis)
June 1, 2003

Mixed news on bone marrow transplant. (Diagnosis: MS).(multiple sclerosis)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Complementary therapy explored. (Diagnosis: MS).(multiple sclerosis treatment)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

On the horizon: positive results from the lab. (Diagnosis: MS).(multiple sclerosis)
June 1, 2003

Wheelchairs and exercise. (Mobility & More).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Poppin' wheelies. (Mobility & More).(wheelchair mobility tips)
June 1, 2003

A new frontier. (Mobility & More).(Innovation In Motion develops Frontier off-road wheelchair)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

You & your doc: because medicine is such a broad field, no physician is an expert on everything. You and your doctor(s) need to know your rights and responsiblities--and communicate!
June 1, 2003

Stand up right? (A Closer Look).(benefits of using a standing wheelchair)(Levo USA)
June 1, 2003

Accessing Alaska's state parks. (Sports & Recreation).
June 1, 2003

Wet & wild. (Sports & Recreation).(Challenged America prepares for the 2003 Transpac regatta)
June 1, 2003

In search of deer. (Sports & Recreation).(Caledon National Area deer hunt)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Trap time. (Sports & Recreation).(Harry Plymire Memorial trapshoot competition)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

New director named. (Sports & Recreation).(Paralyzed Veterans of America appoints Andy Krieger director of sports and recreation)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Air competition. (Sports & Recreation).(Cleveland Disabled Shooting Championships precision air-rifle and -pistol competition)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

The great outdoors. (Sports & Recreation).(Dynamic-Living.com lists organizations that offer activities for physically challenged people)
June 1, 2003

One of a kind. (Sports & Recreation).(Mark Hartney makes a hole-in-one)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Golf workshops. (Sports & Recreation).(Helen Hayes Hospital in West Haverstraw, New York's GolfAbility program)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Going strong: during a week-long observance, the Paralyzed Veterans of America highlighted the many ways it has made--and is making--a difference.
June 1, 2003

Donald Anderson. (People in the News).
June 1, 2003

Everett Swesey. (People in the News).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Press conference with President Bush. (President's Message).
June 1, 2003

Special presentations. (President's Message).(Paralyzed Veterans of America presents a $200,000 contribution to the PVA/EPVA Center for Neuroscience and Regeneration Research at Yale University)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Community service, sacrifice is message of new PVA spots. (Communication).(Paralyzed Veterans of America national public service announcements)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

VA budget news. (Government Relations).
June 1, 2003

PVA testifies. (Government Relations).(regarding implementation of the Department of Veterans' Affairs Emergency Preparedness Act of 2002)
June 1, 2003

Homebound clarification bill. (Government Relations).(David Jayne Medicare Homebound Modernization Act of 2003)
June 1, 2003

Work-force entry proposal. (Government Relations).(Disabled Workers Empowerment Act)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Gift for SCI/D research. (Research, Education, & Practice Guidelines).(Paralyzed Veterans of America donates $200,000 to the PVA/EPVA Center for Neuroscience and Regeneration Research at Yale University)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Staff addition. (Research, Education, & Practice Guidelines).(Elinor Tucker joins Paralyzed Veterans of America's Research Program)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Infertility services for vets. (Veterans Benefits).
June 1, 2003

Service office roster.(Paralyzed Veterans of America chapter directory)(Directory)
June 1, 2003

Is PVA your current VA representative? (PVA In Action).(Paralyzed Veterans of America)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

New CHAMPVA policy to benefit surviving spouses. (Veterans Benefits).(Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

National service offices enhance support. (Veterans Benefits).(Paralyzed Veterans of America's Veterans Benefits Department opens new office in Las Vegas, Nevada)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

After more than 50 years as a "professional volunteer," William Harper, 78, of Sun Lakes, Ariz., is still going strong. (Arizona).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Chapter roster.(Paralyzed Veterans of America chapter directory)(Directory)
June 1, 2003

Two legislative staff members from Missouri Senator Kit Bond's office joined Gateway Advocacy Director Rich Daley at the reception in the Cannon House Building, Washington, D.C., on March 6. (Gateway).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

DMPVA board and chapter members are involved in 31 other community organizations throughout Delaware and Maryland. (Delaware-Maryland).(Paralyzed Veterans of America events)
June 1, 2003

KPVA donated a quad/para wheelchair. (Keystone).
June 1, 2003

The Tom Strang 2nd Annual Trapshoot and Pheasant Hunt was a success. (Keystone).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

An MS walk raised $5,000 for research and development. (Keystone).(multiple sclerosis )
June 1, 2003

Local students decorated more than 550 Easter baskets/bags. (Keystone).(for donation to Paralyzed Veterans of America members in the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System)
June 1, 2003

Guest speakers from the University of Pittsburgh participated in a chapter "pizza party." (Keystone).(Paralyzed Veterans of America chapter events)
June 1, 2003

During the week of March 3-7, Vaughan PVA representatives attended the annual PVA Advocacy/Legislation Seminar in Washington, D.C. Congressional visits--15 appointments-began with Senator Durbin. (Vaughan).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

After three periods of regulation play and a sudden-death overtime session, the Vaughan Chapter PVA Wolves hockey team found enough energy to celebrate their second consecutive Roll Model Cup Championship win. (Vaughan).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Chapter Sports Director Holly Koester tossed the coin for the Women's Pro Football season opener between the Alabama Renegades and Nashville on April 12. (Buckeye).
June 1, 2003

Wheels for Mexico. (News Beat).(Wheelchairs for Peace program donates wheelchairs to Hermosillo, Mexico)
June 1, 2003

Distribution agreement. (News Beat).(RGK Wheelchairs Inc. to distribute Varilite seating and positioning systems in Canada)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Excellence profiled. (News Beat).(Kennedy Center receives Solutions Marketing Group's April 2002 Profile in Excellence award for its accessibity services program)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Rolling across Canada. (News Beat).(Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion to have disability awareness fund raising events)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Wilderness scholarship awarded. (News Beat).(Goth Scholarship from Wilderness Medical Associates' Wilderness Inquiry)(wilderness-medicine training course)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Award funds lectureship. (News Beat).(Henry B. Betts Award recipients, Dick and Ginny Thornburgh, donate prize money to establish a lectureship in disability law and policy at the University of Pittsburgh)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Arts exhibit. (News Beat).(physically disabled artist exhibition from VSA arts)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003

Company assistance. (News Beat).(Able Project)(Lynne Boyd, lynne@ableproject.org
June 1, 2003

For richer or poorer. (Money Talks).(financial planning tips for couples with a disabled spouse)
June 1, 2003

Insurance Solutions: Plan Well, Live Better; a Workbook for People with Chronic Illnesses or Disabilities.(Book Review) (book review)
June 1, 2003

The Accessible Home: Updating Your Home for Changing Physical Needs.(Book Review) (book review)
June 1, 2003