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ALSO IN THIS ISSUE
  PVA President’s Message
Waste Not!
   
  Reasons & Remarks Redivivus
Sad Situations
   
  Around the House
Remodeling for a Better Life
   
  A Closer Look
Many Minds, One Vision
   
  On the Job
Service Specialist
   
  Sexuality and SCI
Women’s Sexual Response
   
  Do You Know...?
How To Regain “The Edge”
   
  On the Hill
Advance Appropriation Now Law
   
  Veteran Advisor
VA Home-Loan Refinancing Programs
   
  Just for Women
The Hidden Hurdle
   
  People in the News
Thomas Randall “Randy” Snow
   
  Diagnosis: MS
Organization Changes Name
   
  Healing Options
Vitamin E and Quercetin
   
  Hunts-up
In Search of Velvet Bucks
   
  Sports and Recreation
Nail-biter Billiards
   
  Newsbeat
Faster Benefits Delivery
   
  Information Center
Through Life’s Journeys
   
  And Finally...
Chair, Let’s Go!
   
 
March 2008 Table of Contents
 
SPECIAL SECTION:
Going Places

Do you like to travel but find gettingand staying"there" involves too much hassle? Get ready to packand go, explore, and enjoy!
 
Sarah & Me:
An Update (Part 1)

What has life been like for a quad mom and her daughter over the past 11 years?
 
ModestBut Meaningful
As the 2008-2009 PVA Scholarship Program competition gets underway, here is the story of two brothers and how PVA scholarships assisted them. Although this funding is relatively modest, it definitely can make a difference.
 
PVA Research Foundation:
Your Donations at Work

Via grants, contributions help scientists study major issues for people with spinal-cord injury/disease. Two of these "puzzles" are nerve regeneration and pain.
 
 

Also in this issue:  

PVA President's Message  Media provides disservice when inaccurate information is presented.

Reasons & Remarks Redivivus  Having affairs in order makes it easier on family and friends.

Caregiver Connection  Important thing is to live with the norms (whatever they may be) that are part of our lives.

Mobility and More  With help from friends, rough and tough Texan ditches van and corrals Dodge Mega Cab truck.

A Closer Look  VA finally approves iBOT for Tracy Franklin; he provides tips on how you can get one.

Living Well  Second Look program provides down-the-road "tune-up" service for people with spinal-cord injury.

Veteran Advisor  Various vision problems are discussed; it's important to make an appointment with an ophthalmologist.

Fish Tales  Top international amateur anglers compete at Federation Nation Championship in Florida.

Sports and Recreation  Coverage of the PVA/ABWA Tournament Series opening event in Las Vegas. Also: Sailing.

Newsbeat  Series increases technology accessibility awareness for people with disabilities. Also: Dating service for the disabled and Extreme Makeover.

And Finally...  Rather than allowing life in a wheelchair to be a cheap substitute for the way it is supposed to be, we must all take action—to pass laws and make certain they are enforced.

 
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