Also in this issue:  

PVA President's Message  Advocacy/Legislation Training Seminar is important in bringing to the forefront the topic of veterans and their rights.

Reasons & Remarks Redivivus  Fellow vets can benefit from what we in the SCI community have learned over the years.

Research Update  Researchers are looking at aspects of lifestyle that can interact with genes to cause or contribute to ALS.

Caregiver Connection  Reach out to those around you if you need help in providing caregiving assistance to your loved one.

Living Well  Changes in function and secondary health problems threaten a disabled person's ability to remain as independent as possible.

People in the News  Paralympic gold medalist Nick Scandone loses battle with ALS. Also: Marty Ball is among this year's inductees in Spinal Cord Injury Hall of Fame.

Access through Architecture  Remodeled Maryland home illustrates an array of accessible features.

Money Talks  Federal and state regulations are constantly changing relative to trusts and Medicaid eligibility.

Veteran Advisor  Military discharge status, length of service, whether you have a service-connected disability, and income level all affect co-pay requirements.

A Closer Look  Jack Tumidajski's book relates experiences of paras and quads in Mexico.

Sports and Recreation  Fencing organization is looking for disabled people to participate in their sport. Also: News from Disabled Sports USA and the Wounded Warrior Disabled Sports Project.

On the Job  ODEP survey reveals that once an employer hires an employee with a disability, it is much more likely that employer with hire others with disabilities.

Just for Women  Women with physical limitations or disabilities may be more than twice as likely to experience depression as other women, and they often do not receive treatment for it.

Newsbeat  Dennis Francesconi, who taught himself—and mastered—painting with his mouth, is honored in California.

Innovations  An applicator with a 23-inch-long handle and a front-load power wheelchair are featured.

Information Center  Book provides a framework for the courts and society to consider what programs or policies are more likely to lead to substantive equality for people with disabilities.

And Finally...  Victoria Page: "The more assertive I became, the more people listened."