August, 2001

Highlights on Mobility

"Of the 54 million Americans who have a disability, 7.4 million of them use mobility devices such as canes, crutches, walkers, wheelchairs and scooters."

(http://www.usga.org/resource_center/accessibility/bag_drop.html)

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In this issue...

• The EZ Chair - pedal power
• Pager Alert System for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
• International Wheelchair Program
• Driving with Your Head: head controlled power wheelchair access methods
• Highlights of MACID's Regional Public Forum

Regular Features:

• Announcements
  • MACS Disabilities Advisories Council Welcomes New Staff
  • Bert Warshaw Memorial Grant
  • Career in Arts Internship (CAI)
  • Accessibility Forum at Gallaudet University
  • Movie Update
  • NIDRR Science and Technology Advisor Vacancy
  • ADA Advocate Vacancy
  • 11th Anniversary of the ADA
  • Disability Access Card Program
• Events
  • TRS Forum
  • Emerging Practices in Dual Diagnosis (and all that Jazz!)
  • ATIA 2002 Conference
  • Gridiron Halloween Party
  • Thanksgiving, Goodwill
  • Call for Papers - CSUN
  • Alliance Bull and Oyster Roast
• Book Reviews
  • Choosing a Wheelchair
• Products
  • Spinlife
  • ELBA - Linux-Based Notetaker Announced
  • Another EZ Chair
  • Talking RX for the Blind
  • Gypsy Scooters
  • Lifestand
  • Powercheq
  • Amigo
• Internet Corner
  • JustVanilla - a new web service for the blind
  • Disability Directory
  • AudiSee - audio and video FM system for the hard of hearing
  • Talking Browser from WeMedia.com
• Events Around Maryland
• Training Calendar