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In an article in the New York Times, writer Tanya Mohn explains how travel is becoming more accessible.

Fifty years ago he was a young man in a wheelchair who needed to get to work. Today Ralph Braun is CEO of BraunAbility, the largest manufacturer of wheelchair accessible vehicles in the world.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the marketing of Ampyra™ (dalfampridine, formerly known as fampridine SR, from Acorda Therapeutics) for its ability to improve walking in people with any type of multiple sclerosis.

Through an ambitious organization called Disabled Explorers, people with physical challenges now have the opportunity to explore even the most remote corners of the backcountry.

Parkinson's Disease, Two Other Illnesses Recognized

At 19,340 feet, Mount Kilimanjaro, located in Africa, is the tallest freestanding mountain in the world. Chris Waddell, through the power of his arms only, and his "One Revolution" team summitted the mountain on September 30th.

Dr. Gregory Goodrich, research psychologist, and Dr. Glenn Cockerham, chief of ophthalmology, were selected to receive the 2009 Olin E. Teague Award, a national award that recognizes contribution in an area of utmost importance to VA’s mission: the rehabilitation and improvement in the quality of life of war-injured veterans.

Disabled veterans may be entitled to a grant from VA for a home specially adapted to their needs or for adaptions to a house for up to $48,000.

For those whose mobility is impaired, the most mundane features of a residence can represent an insurmountable obstacle. The recently published Accessible Home Design: Architectural Solutions for the Wheelchair User (Second Edition), offers innovative yet practical solutions for achieving independence.

The VA may approve funding for certain items for the non-service-connected veteran.

Veterans with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) may receive badly-needed support for themselves and their families.

On-line purchasing is becoming more and more popular; yet the grief and hidden costs of buying your wheelchair van sight unseen may make any initial savings completely worthless.

Some quick information and quick links to get started in your quest for Veterans Administration assistance in purchasing your wheelchair accessible van.