In honor of Veterans Day this week, here are a few resources for veterans with disabilities living in Indiana … Visual Impairment Services Team (VIST): Whether they’re injured in the line of duty or simply experiencing the side effects of aging, vision loss is a common issue for veterans. If eligible for Veterans Affairs’ healthcare coverage, […]
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ATU546 – Veterans Day Special and Adaptive Sports with Karen Lawrence, Ricky Raley and Audie Kemp
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Special Guests: Karen Lawrence, CTRS – RHI Sports Director With: Audie Kemp and Ricky Raley Email: rhisports@rhin.com phone: […]
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Saving Lives to Save Lives
Writer: Tiffany Whisner, Coles Marketing About 30 percent of men and women who have spent time in war zones experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); many of those veterans also suffer from depression. And approximately 7.6 million companion animals enter animal shelters nationwide each year. Why not bring veterans and furry friends together with a program […]
Guest Blog: Veteran Schooling and Assistive Technology
Today’s blog is from June Olsen, a writer for Online Schools. Take a look at her work at Schools www.onlineschools.org/education-debate/contributors/. Veteran Schooling and Assistive Technology For many US veterans, the adjustment back to civilian life is not easy. After the hugs and tearful reunions subside, the hard realities of a competitive job-market set in. For […]