POA Patient Maggi Pivovar is Educating Others About The Dangers of Meningococcal Meningitis, Nursing News article, 8/2010
Meningococcal meningitis is a bacterial infection that can prove fatal within 24 hours of a persons first symptoms. POA patient Maggi Pivovar knows the dangers of meningitis very well. Three years ago she lost both her legs below the knee after contracting the disease. She now works to increase awareness of the availability of a […]
POA Patients Mabio Costa and Scout Bassett Participated in the 2010 ITU World Championship Triathlon in Budapest, Hungary, 9/8-12/10
The largest-ever Paratriathlon took place at the Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Budapest Grand Final, with 85 athletes representing 15 countries taking part. World Champions were crowned in all six Paratriathlon categories, as athletes battled through rainy and cold early morning conditions in the… Hungarian capital. Athletes completed a Sprint-distance triathlon, consisting of a […]
“Amputees Worry About Airport Screening,” USA Today, 8/25/10
For those amputees who travel by air, it’s no surprise to hear that many others share our frustration and concerns regarding the TSA screening process. The following article explores this issue and discusses what actions may be implemented to improve current practices. click here for USA Today article
FYI on Disabled Parking Permits
I recently attended the Amputee Coalition Conference in California. During one of the events I joined in a conversation with several attendees who were discussing the subject of Disabled Parking laws, and how they vary from state to state (and sometimes by city). I was under the impression that they were the same all over […]