In a message dated 2/19/2009 8:14:56 P.M. Central Standard Time,
[email protected] writes:
(http://www.spinalcord.org/)
Tax Support for Taxpayers with Disabilities
NSCIA has joined the _Real Economic Impact Tour_ (http://www.reitour.org/)
and its outreach to taxpayers with disabilities in 84 cities. Visit
_www.reitour.org_ (http://www.reitour.org/) for up to date information on
this tax
filing season, economic stimulus programs, veterans with disabilities, forum
for questions and answers, and a monthly blogging competition opportunity (win
a $100 gift card for a 500 word essay). Check out the audio conference
series for 2009. The next conference is on the tax filing needs of veterans
with
disabilities on February 26, 2009 at 2 PM EST. If interested an invite with
call-in information will be sent when you register with [email protected]_
(mailto:[email protected]) . [_full story_
(http://www.spinalcord.org/news.php?dep=12&page=230&list=2162) ]
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Economic Stimulus: Documenting Impact
The Obama administration has asked NSCIA and other leading consumer
organizations representing people with disabilities to help identify persons
with a
disability that have gone to work or been rehired as a result of the economic
recovery plan. For example, a company hiring as a result of money they
receive, or plan to receive. If you, or someone you know of, fits this
description, please email [email protected]_
(mailto:[email protected])
with a short summary and contact information for the person being hired.
[_full
story_ (http://www.spinalcord.org/news.php?dep=1&page=0&list=2159) ]
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Kareem Dale to Serve as Special Assistant to the President for Disability
Policy
First Time a President has had a Special Assistant Focused Exclusively on
Disability Policy
Vice President Joe Biden has announced Kareem Dale as Special Assistant to
the President for Disability Policy. The Vice President, who was leading a
Presidential Delegation at the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games in
Boise, Idaho, this week made the announcement during a stop at the Special
Olympics' Healthy Athletes Event, a worldwide program in which athletes
receive a
variety of health screenings and services. [_full story_
(http://www.spinalcord.org/news.php?dep=1&page=0&list=2160) ]
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Lives Changed by NSCIA.... and a _Hospital Member_
(http://www.spinalcord.org/news.php?dep=34&page=172)
By Kate Baxter, Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center
Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center (WWRC), located in Fishersville, VA,
was the first state-owned and operated comprehensive rehabilitation center in
the country. For over 60 years, WWRC has offered comprehensive rehabilitation
services on a residential and outpatient basis for persons with physical,
mental, sensory and/or emotional disabilities. Both medical and vocational
services are offered. As a former SCI model system, WWRC continues to
specialize
and dedicate its resources to the rehabilitation of persons with SCI/D.
[_full story_ (http://www.spinalcord.org/news.php?dep=12&page=230&list=2163) ]
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Rower with SCI Prepares to Row Indian Ocean
Angela Madsen, a rower living with SCI at the L1 level, has already
completed a row across the Atlantic, and is preparing to embark on her next
rowing
mission across the Indian Ocean. Madsen and her crew will begin their journey
on April 19 from Port Geraldton in West Australia and continue on to
Mauritius, an island east of Madagascar. Madsen says, “I would love and
appreciate as
much support for my project as you can possibly muster. All of the messages
received while crossing the Atlantic were vital and extremely motivating.”
For more information on this row, click _here_ (http://piraterow.com/) . To
read more about accessible rowing and Madsen in SCILife online, click _here_
(http://spinalcord.org/scilife/scilife16.pdf) .
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New Funding Opportunities Available For SCI/D Program Grants
The Craig H. Neilsen Foundation is pleased to announce funding opportunities
through its Program Grants to help organizations improve the quality of life
for those living with a spinal cord injury/disease in the United States and
Canada. [_full story_
(http://www.spinalcord.org/news.php?dep=12&page=230&list=2164) ]
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Did You Know?
….The _NSCIA Insurance Guide_ (http://www.spinalcord.org/news.php?dep=32) is
a valuable overview of health insurance options for the person who has
experienced a spinal cord injury and his or her family. It gives a basic
overview
of information that an individual needs to know to become a more enlightened
consumer of health insurance. This is particularly important for those with
new spinal cord injuries requiring inpatient and/or outpatient rehabilitation
and therapies. [_full story_
(http://www.spinalcord.org/news.php?dep=12&page=230&list=2165) ]
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Abilities Expo New Look for 2009 is More Than Skin Deep
Abilities Expo 2009 will kick off at the New Jersey Convention and Expo
Center in Edison, NJ with its New York Metro show April 17-19. And this year
what’
s new goes way beyond the new look, ranging from an ADA Career Fair to a
Chloe magazine wheelchair fashion show. And don’t forget to visit us at the
NSCIA booth – we love to meet our new members in person, or say hi to old
friends. [_full story_
(http://www.spinalcord.org/news.php?dep=12&page=230&list=2166) ]
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Mark Your Calendar
Interested in SCI/D related events? Want to learn more or help make a
difference? NSCIA lists these and more upcoming conferences and events _here_
(http://www.spinalcord.org/news.php?dep=1&page=33) .
* _February 20 & 21, 2009_
(http://spinalcord.org/news.php?dep=1&page=33&list=1837) - Dream Society's
"On Our Own" Expo 2009 (Inverness, FL)
* _February 24, 2009_ (http://spinalcord.org/news.php?dep=1&page=33)
-NSCIA – Greater New York Chapter Mardi Gras Event (New York, NY)
* _February 28, 2009_ (http://spinalcord.org/news.php?dep=1&page=33) -
Financial Planning presentation
* _March 4, 2009_
(http://www.spinalcord.org/news.php?dep=1&page=33&list=2139) - AAPD Leadership
Gala, DC
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This Spring Get What You Need and Give Back to the SCI Community at the Same
Time
Spring is just around the corner, and that means more outdoor activity as
the days turn warmer. Think about a Mobility Under Seat Organizer or Power
Chair Backpack from _Case Logic Accessories_
(http://yhst-63753354468879.stores.yahoo.net/accalo.html) . As a handy way to
carry those warm weather extras
like an extra water bottle or two, sunscreen, or hand wipe. It’s also a good
idea to keep a small umbrella on you – You never know when the rain might
fall
in the spring! Or you might like to read something from NSCIA online store’s
_book section_ (http://yhst-63753354468879.stores.yahoo.net/books.html) on a
sunny day. And don’t forget to stay “fresh as a daisy” with _Sun Artisans
Odor Neutralizer_
(http://yhst-63753354468879.stores.yahoo.net/sun-artisans-odor-neutralizer.html)
, where 100% of the revenue generated by sales goes right
back into the SCI/D community.
Buy the products you need, and support the mission of NSCIA at the same
time. The NSCIA online store has a variety of products in categories of
healthcare, books and music, mobility and lifestyle. _Click here_
(http://yhst-63753354468879.stores.yahoo.net/) to find products that suit your
needs or the
needs of your loved ones.
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It’s official – President Barack Obama has taken office. As a person
involved in the disability community, what are your thoughts?
We are headed in the right direction – I’m optimistic about the new
administration!
This is a mess. I fear for the disability community’s future.
It’s too soon to tell.
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