http://www.pvamagazines.com/pnnews/magazine/toc.php?current=1 For more than 50 years, PN/Paraplegia News has been an important part of the nation's disabled community. en-us ¬© copyright 2008 PVA / PN. All rights reserved. Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 PN Magazine - Articles 1382400 http://www.pvamagazines.com/pnnews/magazine/toc.php?current=1 http://www.pvamagazines.com/pnnews/images/200806/jun08pn_cover.jpg 130 174 For more than 50 years, PN/Paraplegia News has been an important part of the nation's disabled community. http://www.pvamagazines.com/pnnews/magazine/article.php?art=2477 An international organization recognizes rights and needs of people with disabilities; lightweight wheelchairs and manufacturers are listed. Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.pvamagazines.com/pnnews/magazine/article.php?art=2478 With snow conditions close to perfect for some awesome shredding of the slopes, America's heroes also shred their own trepidations about so-called "limitations." Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.pvamagazines.com/pnnews/magazine/article.php?art=2479 How did Special Aid and Attendance/Special Monthly Compensation awards evolve? This information may surprise you—and replace rumors. Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.pvamagazines.com/pnnews/magazine/article.php?art=2480 Wheelchair athletes will be heading to Omaha for the 28th National Veterans Wheelchair Games sponsored by generous corporations and organizations. Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.pvamagazines.com/pnnews/magazine/toc.php?current=1 Healthcare and benefits delivery funding is needed for every veteran—past, present, and future. Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.pvamagazines.com/pnnews/magazine/toc.php?current=1 View from the back of the room: Needs of geriatric paralyzed people must be addressed. Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.pvamagazines.com/pnnews/magazine/toc.php?current=1 Life-altering event means not only dealing with emotions but also new realities. Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.pvamagazines.com/pnnews/magazine/toc.php?current=1 PVA Research Foundation's Fritz Krauth Memorial Fellowship goes to Charlesnika Evans, PhD. Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.pvamagazines.com/pnnews/magazine/toc.php?current=1 With encouragement of volunteer Stanley Freedman, Harris Ullian is at the piano again. Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.pvamagazines.com/pnnews/magazine/toc.php?current=1 Primary-care physician recognized for caring attitude. Also: Renee Tyree and Homer S. Townsend Jr. Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.pvamagazines.com/pnnews/magazine/toc.php?current=1 PVA NSO Winston Woodard III explains the VHA process and how to appeal a decision. Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.pvamagazines.com/pnnews/magazine/toc.php?current=1 Ask questions before booking to make sure room is thoroughly accessible. Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.pvamagazines.com/pnnews/magazine/toc.php?current=1 Innocuous bacteria can be used to fight off pathogens that cause urinary tract infections. Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.pvamagazines.com/pnnews/magazine/toc.php?current=1 Team USA returns from Switzerland with bronze medal. Also: Billiards and basketball tournament results. Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.pvamagazines.com/pnnews/magazine/toc.php?current=1 PVA Bass Tour results from event at Clarks Hill Lake near Augusta, Ga. Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.pvamagazines.com/pnnews/magazine/toc.php?current=1 ROHO Group updates Web site. Also: PVA Awareness Week. Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.pvamagazines.com/pnnews/magazine/toc.php?current=1 Assistive technology allows Kimberly Walters to regain independence following 1993 auto accident. (That's Kimberly skydiving on this month's PN cover.) Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.pvamagazines.com/pnnews/magazine/toc.php?current=1 New Mexico Game and Fish Department invites disabled hunters to White Sands Missile Range event. Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.pvamagazines.com/pnnews/magazine/toc.php?current=1 David Lega, "Spirit of the Games" winner at 1996 Paralympic Games, shares positive thoughts in "Hands Free" book. Also: "Spinal Cord Injury: A Guide for Patients and Families." Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.pvamagazines.com/pnnews/magazine/toc.php?current=1 Author believes empowerment patient receives from her book will lead to higher quality of healthcare. Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700