http://www.disabled-world.com/ Disability Community News and Information Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:09:38 PST en-us http://www.disabled-world.com/news/veterans/female-veterans.php Veterans News Computer training classes that enhance job skills and qualifications are being offered at the Institute for Social Renewal... Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:58:13 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/veterans/female-veterans.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/veterans/ptsd-treatment-vets.php Veterans News Although the Department of Veteran Affairs is rolling out treatments nationwide as fast as possible to adequately provide for newly diagnosed PTSD patients, there are still significant barriers to veterans getting a full course of PTSD treatment. The study is published in the latest issue of the Journal of Traumatic Stress. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:50:39 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/veterans/ptsd-treatment-vets.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/veterans/va-disability-healthcare.php Veterans News New IAVA Report Reveals Red Tape Facing Veterans in the Military and VA Health Care and Disability Systems - Wounded Veterans Face Growing Backlog, Lengthy Waits for Benefits... Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:37:34 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/veterans/va-disability-healthcare.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/veterans/va-benefits-programs.php Veterans News The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) wants to inform Veterans and other beneficiaries of the following changes that will take effect in 2010... Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:04:40 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/veterans/va-benefits-programs.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/veterans/coast-guard-veterans.php Veterans News The Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities (EBV) today announced an expansion of its services to include veterans of the U.S. Coast Guard, who have been identified as having a service-connected disability as a result of their support of Operations Iraqi Freedom or Enduring Freedom. Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:20:38 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/veterans/coast-guard-veterans.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/veterans/wwp.php Veterans News The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), a nonprofit organization, raises awareness and enlists the aid of the public at large while honoring and empowering wounded warriors. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:57:18 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/veterans/wwp.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/veterans/vietnam-women.php Veterans News Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is launching a comprehensive study of women Veterans who served in the military during the Vietnam War. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:07:42 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/veterans/vietnam-women.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/veterans/aging-disorders.php Veterans News CASLPA Supports National Veterans' Week November 5-11, 2009, Canada. Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) estimates there are over 750,000 Canadian Forces (CF) veterans in Canada. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:51:30 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/veterans/aging-disorders.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/veterans/veteran-alcohol-bracelets.php Veterans News As the country prepares to honor its military veterans November 11th, the Buffalo Veterans Treatment Court is employing a high-tech tool to help keep their community's struggling military veterans sober and accountable. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:15:11 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/veterans/veteran-alcohol-bracelets.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/veterans/segways-veterans.php Veterans News Through a unique pilot project, Wounded Warriors.ca is pleased to announce the presentation of Segway Personal Transporters to seven Canadian Forces members who were wounded overseas. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:30:03 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/veterans/segways-veterans.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/veterans/craigslist-founder-veterans.php Veterans News Craig Newmark, the founder of "craigslist" and a well-known technology visionary, has agreed to serve on the blue-ribbon panel of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that will review and evaluate ideas to improve disability claims processing times and provide greater transparency to Veterans. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:38:37 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/veterans/craigslist-founder-veterans.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/veterans/homeless-veterans.php Veterans News Shinseki's comprehensive plan to end homelessness includes preventive measures like discharge planning for incarcerated Veterans re-entering society, supportive services for low-income Veterans and their families and a national referral center to link Veterans to local service providers. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:01:21 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/veterans/homeless-veterans.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/veterans/vetsfirst.php Veterans News VetsFirst Established by United Spinal Association: First and Only Organization to Offer Full Membership to All Disabled Veterans, Their Dependents and Survivors. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:13:05 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/veterans/vetsfirst.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/veterans/court-vets-ptsd.php Veterans News A groundbreaking verdict for accused Veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) was decided in Canyon City, Oregon on October 19 when former soldier Jesse Bratcher, on trial for murder, was found guilty by reason of insanity. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:31:58 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/veterans/court-vets-ptsd.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/veterans/laptops-troops.php Veterans News Divided among four "virtual teams," a wide variety of bloggers and other New Media mavens are competing on the Internet to see who can inspire the most donations to help wounded troops. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:01:50 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/veterans/laptops-troops.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/veterans/veterans-health-care.php Veterans News Today, President Obama signed the Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act (H.R. 1016). The legislation requires Congress to approve the health care budget for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) at least one year in advance. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:44:26 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/veterans/veterans-health-care.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/veterans/paralympic-disabled-veterans.php Veterans News U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and U.S. Olympic Committee Launch Paralympic Community Initiative to Serve Physically Disabled Veterans. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:28:46 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/veterans/paralympic-disabled-veterans.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/veterans/clec-disabled-veterans.php Veterans News Imagine signing up to serve your country, fulfilling a desire to preserve freedom and protect those things you hold most dear. Now imagine that your mission ends with terrible consequences -- the loss of your right arm. Your service to your country has ended, but what will you do now? Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:40:45 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/veterans/clec-disabled-veterans.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/veterans/bariatric-surgery-veterans.php Veterans News Veterans classified as super-obese and those with a higher chronic disease burden appear more likely to die within a year of having bariatric surgery, according to a report in the October issue of Archives of Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:55:05 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/veterans/bariatric-surgery-veterans.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/veterans/veterans-graves.php Veterans News Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced today that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has made the gravesites of more than 6.7 million Veterans easier to locate using handheld devices with Internet capability, such as "smart phones." Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:46:37 PST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/veterans/veterans-graves.php