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This community is dedicated to all veterans of armed forces, and the health and life challenges they face. A veteran (from Latin vetus, meaning "old") is a person who is experien...
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Technology plays a critical rile in the life of someone with a
severe disability such as a spinal cord injury. There are many
assisted technology
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ABSOLUTELY! There are a huge variety of both recreational and
competitive opportunities for individuals with spinal cord
injuries. It is important to
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There are so many different designs to choose from and it is
imperative that you find the right wheelchair to meet your
individual needs. There are
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One problem related to sitting in a wheelchair for extended periods
is bad posture. When you are seated you are in a flexed position,
this causes the
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At Challenge Aspen, we recommend using the following useful tips
for communicating with people with disabilities: 1. When talking
with a person
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For many military personnel the fighting does not end in the combat
zone. Many returning service members face increased anxiety,
sleepless nights and
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They can be. Post injury Scar tissue can form on the brain tissue
as the brain heals. This is known to interrupt the electrical
activity in the brain
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Most people are familiar with Severe Traumatic Brain Injury but are
not as familiar with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. This is often
known as
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Yes! Operation C.A.M.O. provides many recreational and
cultural experiences for wounded warriors with cognitive or
physical disabilities. Wounded
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Brain injury is a life-changing event that can affect every area of
a person’s life. The signs and symptoms of a traumatic brain injury
can be
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