December 2011 Table of Contents
Access to the Sky
Treehouses created for people with special needs are accessible as well as award-winning.
House Call
Telehealth is expanding access to care for people with disabilities.
Hitting the Links
Connecting disabled veterans with golf and other adaptive sports enriches lives.
Get Ready...Get Set...Cruise!
If your holiday gift to yourself is a formal cruise, here's some practical packing advice from an experienced traveler on wheels.
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Also in this issue:
SCI/D and Cholesterol
New study looks at heart disease, a leading cause of death for this population.
Take as Directed
Medication nonadherence is a big problem with family caregivers as well as people who have chronic conditions.
Get the Picture?
New technology helps veterans deal with the effects of cognitive disability.
You Are Your First Line of Defense
Taking responsibility for ourselves results in the power to shape our lives.
Flower Power
ALS campaign adopts sunflower as symbol of hope.
NeuRx Diaphragm Pacing System
Ides of March: Good News for Travelers
Compliance date set for provisions governing hotel reservation policies.
Experience the Heartland of Imperial Russia
Wheelchair users can enjoy Russia's treasures on an accessible tour.
Accessible Websites and Kiosks
Effort will ensure equal access to air transportation for all travelers.
Money for Disability Jobs
Disability Employment Initiative grants support collaborative efforts.
Social Security Benefits
Eligibility for disability benefits and veterans benefits differs.
Opportunity Funding
Organizations that help improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities get financial boost.
Employment Hearing
Discussion urges creating and developing new opportunities.
OTCs Fight Pain-Pill Addiction
An over-the-counter medication can be used for more severe pain.
Carry What You Want
Product helps users carry stuff on wheelchair's front tubing.
Push in Comfort
Device makes pushing wheelchairs easier.
No Leg Straps
Urology product provides a better alternative.
LeMar Murphy
Voc Rehab Center helps vet gain employment.
Laura Nimz
PVA member is strong role model.
Moon
Disabled angler finds life is good in U.S.
Energy Medicine
Energy medicine concepts are at the core of numerous alternative disciplines.
Innovative Products Awards
New ideas help improve life.
Have You Heard?
VA launches outreach campaign to eliminate homelessness.
Aloha!
Disability conference will take place in Honolulu in March.
Grant Aids SCI Research
Kessler Foundation receives federal funding.
A Long Journey
9-Ball Classic is final stop in billiards series.
Top Honors
New Hampshire event caps PVA Bass Tour season.
Setting Sail
Claggett clinic and regatta scheduled for July.
DOD & VA Quicken the Pace to Benefits
Joint initiative will provide service-connected compensation to eligible vets within 60 days after separation from active duty.
Vital Volunteers
Nothing can be more effective than one veteran helping another!
Wish List
What I would like the VA SCI System to provide as holiday gifts to make our lives easier.
Washington Update
Action on the Hill will impact veterans and members of the disability community.
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