Paraplegia News articles from October 2003

Paraplegia News archives from October 2003

Quad longevity.( )(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2003

Life saver.(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2003

Donor needed.(potential kidney donor needed)(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2003

Gunning for game.(Reasons & Remarks)(Paralyzed Veterans of America's Outdoor Sports Program)
October 1, 2003

Movin' and shakin': what's clear about Wally Dutcher is his ability to see opportunity in everything.(Interview)
October 1, 2003

ADA & employment.(Americans With Disabilities Act)
October 1, 2003

Breaking down barriers: after more than ten years of civil-rights protections in the workplace, what impact has ADA had?(Americans with Disabilities Act)
October 1, 2003

Innovator.(On the Job)(Bennie Partridge)(Brief Article)(Interview)
October 1, 2003

ADA Poll.(On the Job)(support of the Americans With Disabilities Act polled)
October 1, 2003

Chiropractic healing (Part 1).(Healing Options)
October 1, 2003

Update: peripheral-nerve rerouting.(Healing Options)
October 1, 2003

Acupuncture for relief?(Just for Women)
October 1, 2003

House rich ... and cash poor.(Money Talks)(reverse mortgages)
October 1, 2003

Where are the skills?(Mobility & More)(teaching mobility skills to wheelchair users)
October 1, 2003

FDA approves mobility system.(Mobility & More)(Independence iBOT 3000 Mobility System from Independence Technology)
October 1, 2003

Keep this in mind.(Mobility & More)(mind-controlled wheelchair now under development)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003

Sidewalks & vibration.(Mobility & More)(vibration exposure and measurement of power-wheel-chairs)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003

New wheelchair handrim.(Mobility & More)(Natural-Fit wheelchair handrim from Three Rivers)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003

Finally, a good night's sleep!(A Closer Look)(ways to fall asleep)
October 1, 2003

When walking fails: personal and health-policy considerations come out of the shadows and into the light.
October 1, 2003

Vermont B&B.(Travel Tips)(Golden Stage Inn Bed and Breakfast)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003

New discovery!(Travel Tips)(Anyone Can Travel." The Essential Guide for Seniors' People with Disabilities, Health Problems and All Travellers )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003

French Guiana lodge.(Travel Tips)(Amazone Nature Lodge)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003

Niagara guidebook.(Travel Tips)(Accessible Niagara 2003-2004)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003

Wyoming getaway.(Travel Tips)(accessible vacations)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003

Montana expansion.(Travel Tips)(Wheelchair Getaways accessible van rental company extends its services to include Montana)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003

Nicholas A. Johnson.(People in the News)(receives the Muscular Dystrophy Association's National Personal Achievement Award)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003

Emily Conner.(People in the News)(receives Shake-A-Leg-Newport's Lauren Meaney Spirit Award)
October 1, 2003

Monster garage.(Sports & Recreation)(Ray Paprota appears on Monster Garage)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003

Access parks & recreation.(Sports & Recreation)("Minnesota Accessibility Guidebook")(www.wildernessinquiry.org/mnparks)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003

Deer hunt.(Sports & Recreation)(deer hunt for people with physical challenges sponsored by the Virginia Department of Forestry)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003

Skiing program.(Sports & Recreation)(29th Annual Ski For Light International Week)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003

In appreciation: family caregivers (Part 2).(Diagnosis: MS)
October 1, 2003

What did you say?(Living Well)(communication aids and tips )
October 1, 2003

Back to the future in Memphis: PVA's 57th Convention demonstrates that this organization's business is that of working for its members--and all people with disabilities.(Paralyzed Veterans of America)
October 1, 2003

Marching forward.(President's Message)(overview of the Paralyzed Veterans of America's 57th Annual Convention)
October 1, 2003

VA/HUD appropriation falls short.(Government Relations)
October 1, 2003

Social Security service delivery.(Government Relations)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003

Favorable paratransit decision.(PVA In Action)(Anderson v. Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003

VA releases national CARES draft plan.(Government Relations)(Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services)
October 1, 2003

Board passes resolution supporting plaintiffs.(Government Relations)(Tennesse v. Lane wheelchair accessibility case)(county courthouse should be made accessible to wheelchair users)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003

Harkin introduces "Money Follows the Person".(Government Relations)(Money Follows the Person Act of 2003 )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003

Veteran advisor.(Veterans Benefits)
October 1, 2003

Are you compensated correctly?(Veterans Benefits)
October 1, 2003

Service office roster.(Paralyzed Veterans of America)(Directory)
October 1, 2003

PVA names director of field services.(PVA In Action)(William Rollins appointed Paralyzed Veterans of America's Benefits Department's director of field services)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003

SCI respiratory care guideline.(Research, Education, & Practice Guidelines)(the Consortium for Spinal Cord Medicine is almost finished with its clinical guide on respiratory care after spinal-cord injury)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003

New MS nursing-home guide.(Research, Education, & Practice Guidelines)(Professional Resource Center of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society publishes "Nursing Home Care of Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis: Guidelines and Recommendations for Quality Care")(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003

Outstanding young investigator.(Research, Education, & Practice Guidelines)(Michele Lemons receives the 2003 Outstanding Young Investigator Award by the International Campaign for Cures of Spinal Cord Injury Paralysis )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003

ETF's new grant cycle.(Research, Education, & Practice Guidelines)(Paralyzed Veterans of America's Education and Training Foundation)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003

Fund-raiser joins PVA.(Development)(Mark Dowis joins Paralyzed Veterans of America)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003

Senate renovates health facility.(Architecture)(Senate Health and Wellness Facility to be remodeled)
October 1, 2003

Donations to PVA research program.(Chapter Briefs)(Paralyzed Veterans of America's Research, Education, and Practice Guidelines program)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003

In May, the Southern Delaware Street Rod Association met to select a nonprofit organization to which it would contribute.(Delaware-Maryland)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003

Chapter roster.(Paralyzed Veterans of America)(Directory)
October 1, 2003

On July 16, State Congressman Wally Straughn dedicated to the chapter a state flag flying over the state capitol building.(Arizona Paralyzed Veterans of America)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003

"Living for Today, for Tomorrow," the fourth annual Southwest Spinal Cord Injury Educational Conference and Health Fair, will take place in Mesa, Ariz., on December 4-5.(Arizona)(Brief Article)(Calendar)
October 1, 2003

VA research award.(News Beat)(the Center of Excellence for Wheelchairs and Related Technology, Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System's Rory Cooper wins the Paul M. Magnusson Award for rehabilitation research)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003

California resource.(News Beat)(California Foundation for Independent Living Centers offers the AT Network)(www.atnet.org)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003

Site redevelopment.(News Beat)(Mobility International USA redesigns web site)(www.miusa.org.)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003

Quality of life grants.(News Beat)(awarded by the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003

Free online service.(News Beat)(The Hub from the Alliance for Technology Access)(www.ataccess.org)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003

Book release.(News Beat)(Medal of Honor: Portraits of Valor Beyond the Call of Duty )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003

Looking ahead.(upcoming Paralyed Veterans of America events)(Calendar)
October 1, 2003

(1) Hippocampe beach chair.(Innovations)(Spokes 'n Motion)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003

(2) Ableware[R] hand gym[R] exercise unit.(Innovations)(Maddak Inc.)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003

(3) EasyStand 5000 XL.(Innovations)(Altimate Medical)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003

(4) Feel Fresh[TM] bidet n' wash hygiene system.(Innovations)(Hometech Industries Inc.)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003

(5) Bariatric shower/ commode chair.(Innovations)(Wheelchairs of Kansas)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003

In memory.(And Finally ...)(Obituary)(Correction Notice)
October 1, 2003