Paul and Judy O’Lone show Mary Corkern how to use a weight
machine at Accessible Fitness, a gym in Santa Clara, California.
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE: “As Long as You Have Your Health”
DIRECTOR’S NOTES: Take Care of Yourself
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: What’s New?
PROGRAM NOTES
CORPORATE CONNECTIONS: Merrill Lynch Employees Lunch & Learn About SCI/D
PUBLIC POLICY: Do You Have the Wheelchair You Need? If Not, We Need to Know
LEGISLATIVE NEWS
Senator Bingaman to Introduce “In the Home” Bill
State Stem Cell News
Tai Chi in a Chair
This form of adaptive tai chi is good for range of movement, arm and stomach muscles, and the respiratory system. And almost anyone can do it.
By Lori A. Wood
As Fit as Can Be
A former champion bodybuilder rediscovers physical fitness following diagnosis for MS.
By Lori A. Wood
Physiatrists
What do they do? How do I find one?
By Rob Ingraham
A Chance at Survival
In New York City, a shelter opens to house people with disabilities who are escaping from abusive relationships.
By Jennifer M. Rodriguez
Ending the Abuse
Domestic violence is more common than you think.
By Tara Haley, LMSW
60 Years of Maintaining Good Health
United Spinal has always put its money where its mouth is when it comes to member well-being.
By Terry Moakley
Solo Car Racing: Adaptive Sports Just Got Faster
Car enthusiasts with disabilities nationwide now have a sport to get excited about.
By Tom Scott
Wheelchair Fashion Manifesto
The author has a philosophy, based on years of experience and careful thought, about how to look sharp while using a wheelchair.
By Tiffiny Carlson
THE OBSERVATORY: “The Doctor Can’t See You Now”
By Linda A. Cronin
GROWING PAINS: “Different” Folks
By Beth Livingston
MS PERSPECTIVES: What is Multiple Sclerosis?
By Ed Lash
WORKING WORLD: One-Stop Job Shopping
By Tamar Asedo Sherman
ACCESSIBLE HOME: Lighting a Universal Design Home
By Rosemarie Rossetti, PhD
KIDS IN ACTION: Knock, Knock
by Kathleen M. Muldoon
SPORTS ROUNDUP: June 2006
By Jennifer M. Rodriguez and Tom Scott
29th Annual Five Boro Bike Tour in NYC
Quad Rugby at Abilities Expo
Member to Compete in International Tennis Championship
United Spinal Association is an MLB-Supported Initiative
