AFB Top Cities

The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) recently presented 2003 Livable Community Awards to honor the best places to live in the United States for people who are blind or visually impaired. The awards, a component of AFB's Livable Communities Project (LCP), recognize cities and towns that have . . . . .

Gillette Lifetime Clinic Expands Services

by John Barrett

When Kelly Socha, 32, arrived at Gillette Lifetime Specialty Healthcare in New Brighton, MN, he was prepared for a long day. "I brought a backpack full of books and schoolwork," he explained. "I thought I'd be spending all day at the clinic.

Disability Parking Restriction in Minneapolis

by Margot Imdieke Cross

The Transportation and Public Works Committee of the Minneapolis City Council voted on April 22 to officially start the four-hour parking restriction on all one-, two- and four-hour meters throughout Minneapolis on July 8, 2003. The restriction would be in effect during the regular . . . .

Resource Facilitation for Persons with Brain Injury

by Sharon Rolenc

Over 94,000 Minnesotans live with a brain injury. Each year another 3,600 are hospitalized with a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Brain injury (BI) is the leading cause of death and disability in children and adults under the age of 44. Many people, especially those in crisis, are unaware of what services are needed and available to them in their communities. . . . . .

AT on a Budget

by Jeni Mundl

Assistive technology does not need to be expensive. In 2002, the Job Accommodations Network reported that 19 percent of all accommodations were made at no cost. Fifty percent cost between one dollar and $500. Most accommodations are easy and can add potential abilities you may not have considered. . . .

AT Funding Challenges/Aids

by Jeni Mundl

Forethought and planning are the keys to the successful funding of assistive technology. Because the process to secure appropriate funding can often be long, it's important to start out on the right foot with motivation and dedication. Don't give up with your first rejection; appeal is often an option... . . .

Part II:
Essential Tremor and Deep Brain Surgery

by Ken Anderson

Doctor visits still provided no new information on my tremor. Then we were referred to the Leahy Clinic in Boston. This was supposed to be the cutting edge of medicine in the 1940s and the examinations seemed thorough. Regardless, no conclusions were reached and . . . . .

Book Review:

Mitch Albom's "Tuesdays with Morrie"

by Laurie Eckblad Anderson

At the height of its popularity, this is a book that I avoided--in part due to my stubborn suspicion of anything that charms the masses. Beyond that, I knew it dealt with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease), and I generally choose to spend my limited reading time on books with some sort of escapist potential. .. . . .

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