Hand controls may keep you in the driver’s seat On Saturday, Nov. 2, the guest speaker for the monthly meeting will be Amanda Mendez, from the Driver Rehabilitation Center of Excellence (DRCE). If you have been diagnosed with one or more medical conditions that have resulted in loss of physical, visual, cognitive or medical abilities […]
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Craig P. Kennedy Talks About Traveling With Disabilities Travel expert provides advice on traveling with special needs Craig Kennedy spoke to our group on September 7 regarding traveling with disabilities. Kennedy is a Program Coordinator and trainer with the Open Doors Organization. With more than 25 years of experience working with people with disabilities, disability
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Assistive technologies keep us active, even when our feet are telling us to sit down. The variety and convenience of devices these days is impressive. And sometimes, overwhelming. This article explains some of the devices that can keep us moving.
“Friendly” Traveling Spaces That Won’t Slow You Down Some of us refuse to let Neuropathy get in the way of our mobility. Steve Klitzman is one. Steve heads up the Bethesda/Chevy Chase Neuropathy Group and recently heard from Larry Silverman. Both use a Rollator. Here is a list Steve sent listing some stick-, wheelchair-, and
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Don’t Be a Hero! Ask for Help at the Airport Traveling with Neuropathy? Here’s an excellent article on the services available to those traveling with assistance needs, and how to access them. Includes the handling of personal mobility aids, seat upgrades, early boarding, etc. Additional tips on getting assistance through airport security (TSA Cares) https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/tips/injury-help-airport-airline/
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Join us Saturday for a regular ZOOM meeting of the Peripheral Neuropathy Support Network from 2pm-4pm Two Exciting Events on April 2, 2022: DC Sendoff of Dr. Greg Maassen on his eBike Journey (9:00 am) and Presentation by Chuck and Donna Barnhart on Hiking Our National Park Trails (2:00 pm) Our April monthly meeting of the
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