Also in this issue:
PVA President's Message Veterans Day events in Washington, D.C., reinforce PVA message: We take care of our members, their families, and all veterans. Reasons & Remarks Airline officials need to look at how the move toward smaller aircraft affects disabled travelers. Money Talks Dividends help take the pressure off volatility because they tend to be predictable and relatively stable. On The Job PVA life member launches Website for classic-car enthusiasts. Computer Corner Podcasts: Finding them, listening and subscribing to them, and producing your own. Travel Tips Replacement workshop presenters give helpful power chair traveling tips. Mobility & More Disabled driver's reimbursement request for installation of hand controls is not honored. Living Well Studies indicate that the severity of disability has little to do with perceived quality of life. Research Update Pamphlet available to help you make an informed decision if you are thinking about participating in a clinical trial. People in the News Following a spinal-cord injury, Ron Moldenhauer became an advocate for universal design. Also: NSCIA creates the Harley L. Thomas Lifetime Achievement Award. Veteran Advisor An explanation of how the Department of Veterans Affairs determines a combined disability rating. Sports and Recreation Athletes battle wind and difficult course at Washington, D.C., event. Also: Twelve cyclists tackle Yosemite National Park in four-day ride. Hunts-up Hunters are successful on moose hunt at remote Alaska location. Newsbeat Vantage Mobility International donates two wheelchair-accessible Honda Odysseys to New York City Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities and the Office of Veterans Affairs. Innovations New stander for larger users. Also: A rotating seat for standers, a bathroom aid, stander supports, and a child's seat. And Finally... Coco, the service dog, gives owner confidence when venturing out in public. |