Resources, Education, and "Stuff" for Spinal Cord Issues and Adaptive Recreation

I want to write a letter to President Obama about his priorities and how wheelchair and disabilities need to be included from conceptualization to the action plans and not as an after thought. Yes, let's consider green energy. We need to remember many people in wheelchairs need high quality vehicles. What do I mean by this? For example, can an electric car or alternative energy transportation be effective and safe while transporrting 300-600 lb wheelchairs? What are the issues around maintenance and costs. This is just one idea. What about yours? I have started the letter. I just need to finish it.

www.SCI-Madison.org: Adaptive Activities available...Free pontooning with MSCR

http://www.mscr.org/ - Madison School and Community Recreation

• FREE canoeing and pontoon boat rides!
• Fourth Sunday of the month: May 24, June 28, July 26, August 23, and September 24
• Times: 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm (1&1/2 hr ride or paddle!)
• Where: Tenney Park (1500 Sherman Ave Madison)
• Arriving at least 15 minutes before departure time increases your chances of securing a spot on the boat or in a canoe!
• No registration necessary. First come-first served.

Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter of the National Spinal Cord Injury Association

We are collaborating on the merger between the Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter of the National Spinal Cord Injury Association www.spinalcordwi.org and Madison's SCI group.

We are planning to meet Sunday, June 7, at 1:30 p.m. at Johnson Creek area - Hi Way Harry's.

Here are the points to cover on the agenda:

• Introductions
• Discuss merging with NSCIA – Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter - www.spinalcordwi.org
• what it means
• what the benefits and concerns are for each separate location and the whole group
• what needs to be done yet
• who needs to do it?
• How do we communicate effectively?
• Next steps…