Welcome to PN/Paraplegia News

	PVA President's Message

	Reasons & Remarks redivivus

	Readers Respond

	Travel Tips

	Research Update

	Diagnosis: MS

	Sexuality and SCI

	A Closer Look

	Around the House

	On the Hill

	Living Well

	Sports and Recreation

	Fish Tales

	Veteran Advisor

	Do You Know?

	On the Job

	Newsbeat

	And Finally

October 2008 Table of Contents

Access for All!
This school's exceptional accessibility is attributed to the architect who designed it and the community that built it. They well deserve PVA's prestigious 2008 Barrier-Free America Award.

At the Polls: 2008
On November 4, Americans will vote for a new president—and our choices could not be more different. Where do the candidates stand on issues important to vets and people with disabilities? What voting aids will help these populations? Will this election's voting process stand up to scrutiny?

Speak Up for Healthcare
When healthcare professionals don't seem to be listening or when your loved one doesn't receive the required quality of care, what should you do? National Family Caregivers Month focuses on how to avoid these situations.

Quest for the Best
A new outlook about being a wheelchair user. Satisfaction of the need to compete. The spark for a change in attitude while adjusting to life after injury. It's the National Veterans Wheelchair Games, the world's largest annual wheelchair-sports event.

Also in this issue:

PVA President's Message PVA's mission has remained the same since 1946: first the veterans, then the families.

Reasons & Remarks Redivivus PVA's Barrier-Free America Award recognizes those who make our country more accessible for all Americans.

Travel Tips Zion National Park and city of Kanab provide accessible and enjoyable experiences for PN contributor Bob Alonzo.

People in the News Poker-playing skills help Ethan Ruby in supporting worthy causes. Also: Ron Bolseth competes in "Chow Down for Charity" event.

Mobility and More Small car provides economy and accessibility for wheelchair users. Also: Company to produce compressed natural gas vehicles.

Healing Options Discussion centers on possible adverse effects of chemotherapy on healthy brain and spinal cord cells.

Diagnosis: MS Workout should be altered as people with MS experience changes in their mobility and health.

Computer Corner Employing shortcuts and altering procedures can make computer usage more productive and enjoyable.

On the Job Importance of contributions of disabled American workers is spotlighted in during October recognition.

A Closer Look Program to help wounded veterans with training to enter information technology field.

Around the House Implementing ADA requirements into an aesthetically appealing design can provide a challenge.

Sports and Recreation Nebraska Barons capture National Wheelchair Softball Tournament title. Also: Gliding, birding, fishing, sailing, and more.

On the Hill Legislation regarding paralysis research and rehabilitation does not get required Senate votes. Also: Senators introduce ADA amendment legislation, and Congress increases VA benefit for vets with severe disabilities.

Veteran Advisor Multiple sclerosis provides uncertainty in treatment options.

Newsbeat VA hospital in Albuquerque named for highly-decorated Korean War veteran. Also: Awards recognize innovative developments and research in adaptive and assistive technology.

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