April 2012 Table of Contents
A Nightmare of a Problem
When apnea disrupts your sleep cycle, the results can be disastrous. Research has suggested the risk might be greater for people with spinal-cord injury.
Oh, Canada!
The Canadian Atlantic coast offers plenty of stunning scenery and incredible wildlife in several accessible settings.
Explore South America
A trip to Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay provides stunning beauty, unrivaled wildlife, accessibility and affordability.
Friend & Foe
Friendship and competition helped take Nick Taylor and David Wagner to the top of the wheelchair-tennis world.
Funding Hope & Promise
More than $1 million in grants will help further SCI/D research.
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Virtual Seating
Virtual Seating Coach project can ease use of power-seat functions.
SCI & Fitness
People with SCI must be especially vigilant in maintaining good fitness.
How Safe Is Your Home? (Part 1)
Tips to help you make your home a truly independent-living area.
Accessible Smartphones
Help is available for smartphone users who have disabilities.
Rerouting for Hand Function
Life-enhancing function may result from nerve transfers after spinal-cord injury.
Improved Aisle Chair
Students' project looks at improving safety and comfort for air travelers with mobility-related disabilities.
Ride the Rails
Travel by train lets you see the countryside, but if you have a mobility disability, be sure to make plans well in advance.
Australia Alert
Procedures and level of assistance vary among Australia's domestic air carriers.
Nail That Job Interview
Communication involves more than speaking and writing. How you look and act also help you make a good impression.
Soft Skills
A new program helps younger workers, including those with disabilities, develop their communication skills.
Warriors to Workforce
Internship helps prepare vets to become federal contracting specialists.
Vet Business
The National Veteran Small Business Conference will help veterans who own small businesses or are looking for work.
From Rancher to Caregiver
Jose Lopez left a ranch in Mexico to take care of a paralyzed veteran, and traveled extensively as a result.
Self-healing for Spinal Cord Injuries
Book encourages readers to break through old mindsets.
Life After SCI
This resource is a guide for dealing with the major challenges after injury.
Walking After SCI
This therapy promotes recovery by activating the neuromuscular system below the injury level.
Standing Frame Option
Swing-Away Front is designed to make assisted transfers easier.
Cutting Board
Cutting board helps people who can use only one hand.
Better Sleep for Urostomy Patients
New product works with most night bags
Barrett-Jackson Car Auction Brings Major Donation
Funds will support veterans.
VA Departments Are on Facebook
VA Departments are now on Facebook.
Spinal Cord App
Free app provides access to clinical practice guidelines and a self-help guide.
Connecting Online
New website connects people with spinal-cord injury.
Insurance for Veterans
Increased coverage offered for some vets.
Grants for Adaptive Sports Equipment
Athletes have better equipment, thanks to Kelly Brush Foundation.
Eric Hollen is USA Shooting Paralympic Athlete of the Year for the second straight time.
Eric Hollen's trophy case is getting a big crowded
St. Louis Hosts Golden Age Games
Finishing touches underway for May 31–June 5 event.
Get Physical!
Community organizations get financial help from VA.
Paralympics Online
New website will keep everyone up to date and close to the action.
Change for the Better
Changes are taking place on PN's pages as well as in VA healthcare delivery.
PVA Awareness
During the month of April, America learns all about the Paralyzed Veterans of America's good works.
VA Relaxes Rules for Undiagnosed Illnesses
There is good news for veterans with undiagnosed illness from Persian Gulf service.
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