8 Jun 09: After successfully completing the London Marathon, disabled veteran Major Phil Packer is taking part in the El Capitan Climbing Challenge. .
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26 Feb 08: Nobel prize winning economist Joseph Stiglitz has co-authored the The Trillion Dollar War (Pengiun) with Linda Bilmes. They claim that future generations of Americans will pay the bill for Iraq.
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<p>In this special presentation, Charles Annenberg Weingarten and the explore Team journey to the majestic beaches of Hawaii’s North Shore to seek out extraordinary individuals who commit their lives to helping others. During his visit Charles discovers the importance and dedicatio...
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Losing a parent around the holidays can be especially difficult. Now imagine also not being able to say goodbye because you don’t have the transportation to get there. That was almost the case for one disabled North Texas woman.
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Power Soccer is the first competitive team sport designed for electric wheelchair users. Developed in France, it’s now played in dozens of countries. AP's Haven Daley spoke with players hoping to compete at the Power Soccer World Cup. (Nov. 17) ... "ca power-soccer" disabled athletes electrify s...
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A Belgian man, thought to be in a vegetative state for 23 years, says he was alert but unable to communicate. The doctor who discovered Rom Houben’s normal brain activity said Tuesday that he will scan other purported coma cases. (Nov 24)
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Today the Department of Veterans Affairs presented the hospital with the National Prosthetic Facility of the Year award. The Buffalo VA was singled out for its outstanding service and care to the disabled veterans who come through its doors.
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