Comments for Wheelchair Accessibility Blog and Disability News http://blog.amsvans.com AMS Vans, Inc corporate weblog. Mon, 21 May 2012 14:31:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on Wheelchair Accessibility Laws and How It All Began by Denise LaBroscian http://blog.amsvans.com/8118-wheelchair-accessibility-laws-and-how-it-all-began/comment-page-1/#comment-37125 Denise LaBroscian Mon, 21 May 2012 14:31:19 +0000 http://blog.amsvans.com/?p=8118#comment-37125 After touring ft.mccoys commemorative area I noticed .that none of the museum buildings were wheelchair accesible. A wounded warrior or older veteran who is wheelchair bound could not tour these historical buildings. It made me sad to think that the people who were part of this history could not even view it. I asked an employee who was there, Linda Fournier why and she rudely stated the buildings had to stay true to period. Just wanted to voice an opinion and know if this is true. After touring ft.mccoys commemorative area I noticed .that none of the museum buildings were wheelchair accesible. A wounded warrior or older veteran who is wheelchair bound could not tour these historical buildings. It made me sad to think that the people who were part of this history could not even view it. I asked an employee who was there, Linda Fournier why and she rudely stated the buildings had to stay true to period. Just wanted to voice an opinion and know if this is true.

]]> Comment on With Locomotor Training, Paralyzed Man Walks Again and Helps Others by Sherri http://blog.amsvans.com/54692-with-locomotor-training-paralyzed-man-walks-again-and-helps-others/comment-page-1/#comment-37123 Sherri Mon, 21 May 2012 14:25:49 +0000 http://blog.amsvans.com/?p=54692#comment-37123 Hi there, Amy! Thanks for reading. Although we are not affiliated with NextStep Fitness, we believe they might be able to help you find a nearby facility. According to the company website, they can be reached by phone at (310) 546-5666 or by messaging them on their site at http://www.nextstepfitness.org/contact -- we hope that helps! Hi there, Amy! Thanks for reading. Although we are not affiliated with NextStep Fitness, we believe they might be able to help you find a nearby facility. According to the company website, they can be reached by phone at (310) 546-5666 or by messaging them on their site at http://www.nextstepfitness.org/contact — we hope that helps!

]]> Comment on Repairing Spinal Cord Damage with Your Nose by Sherri http://blog.amsvans.com/54024-repairing-spinal-cord-damage-with-your-nose/comment-page-1/#comment-37122 Sherri Mon, 21 May 2012 14:20:21 +0000 http://blog.amsvans.com/?p=54024#comment-37122 Hello and thanks for reading the AMS Vans Blog! Although we are not directly involved with this study, you should be able to contact the director of the study directly for more information. According to their website at http://www.rhinocyte.com, founder Fred J. Roisen, Ph.D can be reached by email at fjrois01@louisville.edu or by phone at 502-852-6227. We hope that helps! Hello and thanks for reading the AMS Vans Blog! Although we are not directly involved with this study, you should be able to contact the director of the study directly for more information. According to their website at http://www.rhinocyte.com, founder Fred J. Roisen, Ph.D can be reached by email at fjrois01@louisville.edu or by phone at 502-852-6227. We hope that helps!

]]> Comment on Innovative Surgeon Provides Mobility to Thousands with Cerebral Palsy by Sherri http://blog.amsvans.com/54371-innovative-surgeon-provides-mobility-to-thousands-with-cerebral-palsy/comment-page-1/#comment-37115 Sherri Mon, 21 May 2012 13:40:48 +0000 http://blog.amsvans.com/?p=54371#comment-37115 Hi Shelley, thanks for reading the AMS Vans Blog. Although we do not have full details on this surgical technique, you should be able to get your answers by contacting the Center for Cerebral Palsy Spasticity at Children''s Hospital in St. Louis, MO directly. They can be reached by phone at 314.454.KIDS (5434) or 800.678.KIDS (5437) or you can email them through the hospital''s contact page at: http://www.stlouischildrens.org/about-us/contact-us Hi Shelley, thanks for reading the AMS Vans Blog. Although we do not have full details on this surgical technique, you should be able to get your answers by contacting the Center for Cerebral Palsy Spasticity at Children”s Hospital in St. Louis, MO directly. They can be reached by phone at 314.454.KIDS (5434) or 800.678.KIDS (5437) or you can email them through the hospital”s contact page at: http://www.stlouischildrens.org/about-us/contact-us

]]> Comment on Trials Begin in Neuromuscular Therapy for Cerebral Palsy by Sherri http://blog.amsvans.com/54709-trials-begin-in-neuromuscular-therapy-for-cerebral-palsy/comment-page-1/#comment-37112 Sherri Mon, 21 May 2012 13:33:23 +0000 http://blog.amsvans.com/?p=54709#comment-37112 Hi Jody. Unfortunately, the study seems to be available only those who are 21-years-old and up, but perhaps contacting the research team will yield something for your grandson. They can be reached by phone at 917-776-7980, or by email at zaghloul.ahmed@csi.cuny.edu Hi Jody. Unfortunately, the study seems to be available only those who are 21-years-old and up, but perhaps contacting the research team will yield something for your grandson. They can be reached by phone at 917-776-7980, or by email at zaghloul.ahmed@csi.cuny.edu

]]> Comment on Trials Begin in Neuromuscular Therapy for Cerebral Palsy by Sherri http://blog.amsvans.com/54709-trials-begin-in-neuromuscular-therapy-for-cerebral-palsy/comment-page-1/#comment-37111 Sherri Mon, 21 May 2012 13:30:03 +0000 http://blog.amsvans.com/?p=54709#comment-37111 Hi Gail, thanks for reading. Here is more information for you to find out how to get this help for your son: Where it is held: The College of Staten Island 2800 Victory Blvd., Willowbrook Staten Island, NY More information: 917-776-7980 zaghloul.ahmed@csi.cuny.edu Hi Gail, thanks for reading. Here is more information for you to find out how to get this help for your son:

Where it is held:
The College of Staten Island
2800 Victory Blvd., Willowbrook
Staten Island, NY

More information:
917-776-7980
zaghloul.ahmed@csi.cuny.edu

]]> Comment on ALS Has Become the Deadly Enemy That Veterans Least Expect by Karol Weakland http://blog.amsvans.com/51558-als-has-become-the-deadly-enemy-that-veterans-least-expect/comment-page-1/#comment-36593 Karol Weakland Thu, 17 May 2012 19:56:07 +0000 http://blog.amsvans.com/?p=51558#comment-36593 Think of you and Lisa so often and keep up on FB, How fortunate that you have a loving and caring wife to make life worth living every minute. And the boys to keep your energy up. Your energy is so remarkable, as you are, love to you all. The article was great and a awakening. Karol Think of you and Lisa so often and keep up on FB, How fortunate that you have a loving and caring wife to make life worth living every minute. And the boys to keep your energy up. Your energy is so remarkable, as you are, love to you all. The article was great and a awakening. Karol

]]> Comment on ALS Has Become the Deadly Enemy That Veterans Least Expect by Dick Swarzentruber http://blog.amsvans.com/51558-als-has-become-the-deadly-enemy-that-veterans-least-expect/comment-page-1/#comment-36567 Dick Swarzentruber Thu, 17 May 2012 14:57:36 +0000 http://blog.amsvans.com/?p=51558#comment-36567 Hi Jim, wonderful artical. I talk to you mother and uncle Jim so keep up on how you are doing. You are an incredible person and contimue to fight so you can enjoy life with your family as long as God is willing. I always send you my love and healing energy. My thoughts and prayers are always with you. Love you. Dick Hi Jim, wonderful artical. I talk to you mother and uncle Jim so keep up on how you are doing. You are an incredible person and contimue to fight so you can enjoy life with your family as long as God is willing. I always send you my love and healing energy. My thoughts and prayers are always with you. Love you. Dick

]]> Comment on Underwater Treadmill Offers Hope for Paralysis Patients by Ken http://blog.amsvans.com/53072-underwater-treadmill-offers-hope-for-paralysis-patients/comment-page-1/#comment-36477 Ken Wed, 16 May 2012 21:12:34 +0000 http://blog.amsvans.com/?p=53072#comment-36477 Please be careful with the inward opening door to the main tank. This can be very hazardous especially if the patient is unresponsive or cant help themselves up. They will get caught behind the door making it impossible to open. I have first hand knowledge of this situation. Ken Please be careful with the inward opening door to the main tank.
This can be very hazardous especially if the patient is unresponsive or cant help themselves up. They will get caught behind the door making it impossible to open. I have first hand knowledge of this situation.
Ken

]]> Comment on Stem Cell GABA Neurons May Aid in Huntington’s Disease Cure by raymond http://blog.amsvans.com/54860-stem-cell-gaba-neurons-may-aid-in-huntingtons-disease-cure/comment-page-1/#comment-36416 raymond Wed, 16 May 2012 14:12:47 +0000 http://blog.amsvans.com/?p=54860#comment-36416 Always the same news. If it is exciting news why didn''t hurry the research because there are so many not patients but families who are eexperiencing this deadly and cruel disease Always the same news. If it is exciting news why didn”t hurry the research because there are so many not patients but families who are eexperiencing this deadly and cruel disease

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