Golf
Children ages 6-21 with physical disabilities learn how to play
Golf. Programs are on Saturdays 11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. and the cost for
the programs is $40.00 for 10 classes. This program takes place at
6801 NW 186 Street.
For more information, call Belinda Phillips at
305-752-4966.
Fencing Club
Fencing instructions and competition at Tamiami Park for teens
and adults with physical disabilities with varying disabilities.
Programs take place on Fridays from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at 11201 SW 24
Street. Cost for the programs is $35.00 for 8 classes.
For more
information, call Arlene Bouza-Jou at 305-222-2128.
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High-Tech Knee Holds Promise for Veterans
from The New York Times
The device, known as the X2, is a prosthetic knee loaded with
microprocessors, sensors and even a gyroscope that gives amputees more
freedom of movement, and better balance, than previous prostheses,
veterans affairs officials say. It is smaller, lighter and has a
longer-lasting battery (up to four days) than other widely used
prostheses.
While the new knee will certainly help younger service members hoping to
return to active lives after amputations, it may have even greater
impact on older veterans, a much larger population. Since 2001, there
have been about 900 troops who lost legs or arms in the wars in
Afghanistan and Iraq. But each year, about 5,000 veterans lose legs to
disease or accidents. In addition, there are about 45,000 veterans who
have already had leg amputations, according to the veterans department....READ MORE
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