Also in this issue:  

PVA President's Message  Vets and their families benefit from our participation in Advocacy/Legislative Seminar.

Reasons & Remarks  Sidestepping the intent of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is corrected with enactment of ADA Restoration Act of 2007.

Healing Options  Clinical findings of using ginkgo biloba and Lipitor to minimize nuerological damage after injury.

Sexuality & SCI  Discussion of oral medications and alternative therapies for men with spinal-cord injury.

Newsbeat  Milwaukee wins PVA's Most Patriotic City contest. Also: PVAF celebrates 50 years of service, and Invacare Top End launches new Web site.

Living Well  More than half of all people will need some form of long-term care during their lifetime.

A Closer Look  Gateway PVA wins long battle to make Soldiers Memorial accessible.

Access Through Architecture  Many projects still have wheelchair-accessibility issues.

Veteran Advisor  Total disability rating can be attained if requirements are met for Individual Unemployability status.

Fish Tales  Volunteer boat captains rounded up in time to ensure successful NEPVA Bass Trail event.

Sports and Recreation  San Diego area adaptive golf program has evolved into weekly clinics, an annual tournament, and a series of mini-tournaments.

Information Center  Videos on overcoming obstacles after spinal-cord injury (SCI) and multiple sclerosis (MS). Also: Two books on the topic of MS, and a guide to living with SCI.

Innovations  Two bathroom products are profiled as well as a wheelchair wheel that reportedly has a built-in brake system.