Issue 82 - CONTENTS

Pilot Jessica Cox in front of a 1946 415C Ercoupe  (Photo: Melissa Tan)

ABILITIES MAGAZINE ISSUE NUMBER 82 SUMMER 2010

CONTENTS

Editorial
Moving Forward
By Raymond Cohen, Publisher/Editor-in-Chief

For Your Information
The Canadian Paralympic Association celebrates their 65th anniversary, new research on tongue-powered technology, Canada ratifies the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, great films and websites, products designed for your needs and more!

Features
No Ordinary Vacation: A Family's Remarkable Hands-On Journey Through Southeast Asia
By Laverne Bissky

Strokes of Genius: Mouth and Foot Painters Prove that No Obstacle Can Prevent True Expression
By Lynne Swanson

Fitness
Dive In: Take Advantage of Accessibility at Community Pools
By Kathy McWhirter

In Profile
Flying High: The Sky is No Limit for Pilot Jessica Cox
By Floyd Allen
Check out our special preview
http://www.abilities.ca/people/2010/05/19/jessica_cox/

Living
Help Wanted! When it Comes to Volunteering, Everyone Wins
by Gloria Troyer

Community
The Right to Belong: On Inclusion and Imagining the Other
By John Ralston Saul

Health & Safety
Fire Drill: What You Need to Know About Fire Safety
By Nicole Cormier

Sports & Leisure
Go Fish: Catch a Big One with Barrier-Free Fishing
By Carter Hammett

-THE FORUM -
News and Initiatives From and About the Canadian Disability Community

Independent Living Canada
A Journey to the UN
http://www.abilities.ca/social_policy/2010/05/13/independent_living_canada_on_crpd/

Rick Hansen Institute
Maximum Impact: Narrowing Focus and Going Global
http://www.abilities.ca/organizations/2010/05/13/rick_hansen_institute/

Abilities Arts Festival
The Show Will Go On
http://www.abilities.ca/arts/2010/05/13/abilities_arts_festival/

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada
CCSVI: New Hope for MS?
http://www.abilities.ca/health_activity/2010/05/13/ms_society_on_ccsvi/

Neurological Health Charities Canada
Toward and Ontario Brain Strategy
http://www.abilities.ca/social_policy/2010/05/13/neurological_health_charities_canada_brain_strategy/

Lights, Camera, Access!
From a Humble Dream to a New Reality
http://www.abilities.ca/arts/2010/05/13/lights_camera_access/

Council of Canadians with Disabilities
A Vote for Change
http://www.abilities.ca/human_rights/2010/05/13/ccd_on_voting-day_access/

Disability Rights Promotion International Canada
Disability Rights Monitoring: An Inside Perspective
http://www.abilities.ca/social_policy/2010/05/13/drpi_canada_an_inside_perspective/