Researchers: Gene that Maintains Protein Quality Linked to Familial ALS Japanese researchers based at Okayama University have discovered a cause of familial amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), the Asahi Shimbun newspaper has reported. In the July 1 story, Associate Professor Toru Yamashita and Professor Hiroyuki Ishiura from Okayama University’s medical school said that when a gene…
Briefly: Researchers Find a Cause for Familial ALS; ADA’s 35th Anniversary Upcoming
Briefly: United Spinal Offering Grants for Wheelchair Users; NSM Sponsors Pilgrimage Music Festival
Featuring United Spinal Association and National Seating & Mobility.
United Spinal Mini Grants Available for Wheelchair Riders Affected by Disasters United Spinal Association is accepting disaster-relief grant applications from wheelchair riders who have been impacted this year by disasters such as hurricanes, wildfires or floods. To qualify for the grants, which are provided by the Neilsen Foundation, applicants must have spinal cord injuries or…
Briefly: NYC Taxi Fleet Still Not Adequately Accessible; ALS Researcher Wins Award
Featuring United Spinal, the American Academy of Neurology, the American Brain Foundation, and the ALS Association.
Federal Judge: NYC Taxis Still Not Meeting Accessibility Agreement United States District Court Judge George Daniels has criticized New York City for failing, again, to meet its obligation to ensure that half of its taxicabs are wheelchair accessible. The City, a nonprofit newsroom that covers New York, reported on May 7 that Manhattan federal judge…