Excecutive Director

I think the pressure is off. There were so many things going on this spring that everyone needed a special calendar to keep up. I’m not predicting that we’re going into a ‘lazy’ summer, but I’m saying I would welcome a slower period. The Bass Tournament was a great success. Thanks mainly to Brian and Ann Terwilliger and all their efficient, savvy volunteers. With the help of the other Florida chapters, we managed to accomplish a PVA appearance at every one of the six ALS Walk held around the state.

There were several proclamations issued in the area for PVA Awareness Week. As you probably know, it was a full week celebrating all the good thing PVA does, and it concluded here with the Bass Tournament. The proclamations were given to our people in impressive ceremonies.

They were from:
Charlie Crist, Governor of the State of Florida
Bob Dallari, Commission Chairman, Seminole County
Richard T. Crotty, Mayor of Orange County
Buddy Dyer, Mayor of the City of Orlando
Linda Kuhn, Mayor of the City of Sanford

These were a wonderful affirmation of people’s gratitude for the service of military veterans. They show that folks care.

Seems like we have more announcements this month than news. Maybe that’s good if it means that all our programs are going well and everything is running smoothly and we have stuff to do and places to go.
Outdoors Without Limits has a handicapped shooting day every second Saturday of the month. For more information call Ron Berry at (305) 203-1000.

One of our member’s is renting a cabin on Hontoon Island this summer. It is located six miles west of Deland off State Road 44 in the St. John’s River. The cabin is rustic, but handicapped equipped, with running water and electricity. It sleeps 6. He’s willing to share. If you’re interested, call KingstonLindblom at (407) 568-5279 to make arrangements.
The Greater Orlando Spinal Cord Injury Network is going to dinner as a group on June 12th. Be at the Mello Mushroom, 2015 Aloma Avenue in Winter Park at 5 PM to be with the group.

NOTICE
The Department of Justice has issued new guidance this week. It’s called "Access To Medical Care For Individuals With Mobility Disabilities,". This describes accessible examination rooms and medical equipment, and answers questions about provision of treatment. The publication is found at: http://www.ada.gov/medcare_ta.htm
This is the latest in a series of publications from DOJ on access to polling places, emergency shelters, hotels/motels, etc. All can be located at www.ada.gov.

Mary Ann Troiano

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