Also in this issue:  

PVA President’s Message  We must make sure that the increased funds provided in the budgeting process are used efficiently and the high level of services for our veterans is maintained.

Reasons & Remarks Redivivus  Sweeping overhaul of health delivery system could pose quality of life issues for veterans and all people with disabilities.

Around the House  Bathroom project is the cornerstone of a home remodel for a mother with three young adopted special-needs children.

A Closer Look  Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals launched with mission of improving quality of care and quality of life for SCI/D individuals.

On the Job  Automatic Data Processing, Inc., provides accommodations for Daniel Soper to be productive as a service support specialist. Also: Web site tackles barriers to employment faced by people with disabilities and a new video educates employers on ADA.

Sexuality and SCI  The author discusses low sexual desire in women and how rehabilitation professionals are realizing the importance of improving the quality of life for women with SCI.

Do You Know...?  Disabled in service to his country, Pete Herrick uses computer to participate in his favorite activities.

On the Hill  President signs Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act, assuring sufficient, timely, and predictable funding for VA programs. Also: Testimony heard on inappropriate billing of veterans for medical services.

Veteran Advisor  The two types of refinancing programs for veterans are explained, one providing cash for accumulated equity and another that reduces the interest rate.

Just for Women  Inaccessible doctor’s office exam tables is one of the findings of study of women with SCI. Patients are urged to speak up.

People in the News  World-renowned wheelchair athlete Randy Snow passes away. Also: Richard Collier relates his experiences after receiving disabling gunshot wounds.

Diagnosis: MS  Can Do Multiple Sclerosis is new name for provider of lifestyle programs in Colorado. Also: Results from MS research study.

Healing Options  There is little to lose and much to gain by including nutritional approaches to SCI-treatment regimen.

Hunts-up  Clay Egan bags a velvet buck on northern Utah hunting trip. Also: Hodge Wood offers tips for disabled hunters.

Sports and Recreation  Results from Mid-South PVA 9-Ball Billiards Championship. Also: The 2009 North American Trapseat Championships held in Lake Havasu City, Ariz.

Newsbeat  Program assists servicemembers with medical problems in receiving VA benefits once they are discharged from active duty. Also: HERL is recognized for excellence, family caregivers provide valuable service, and the 2010 National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans.

Information Center  Author takes reader through 40 years of life as a quad. Also: Booklet on effective interaction with people with disabilities and a photo essay on access to new wheelchair technology.

And Finally...  Janett L. Grady: There is a beauty at six miles per hour that comes in no other way.