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SEPTEMBER 2006 Newsletter
Published  09/1/2006 | September , 2006
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THE DERBY CITY NSCIA NEWSLETTER

SEPTEMBER 2006

The Derby City Chapter of the National Spinal Cord Injury Association Network- Serving Kentuckiana.

Message From the President

Dear Members & Friends-

Our annual picnic, which will be in lieu of September's meeting, will be held on September 17th at 12:00. Come on out for what is sure to be a great time.

October's meeting will be held at Frazier Institute, 220 Abraham Flexnor Way, Louisville, in the 10th floor dining room at 6:30 p.m.   

- David Allgood

Friends For Michael Invites You to Millionaire Row At Churchill Downs.
Nov. 10, 2006; 11:30.
1st race
12:40 p.m. $40 each
Includes Millionaire Row seating; gate admission; buffet lunch w/ tea & water; door prize drawings,
& a fun day at the races.
RSVP with # of attendees & payment by

October 11.
Call Cindy @ 532-7071 or 396-3214. 

 

From the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) 

UPDATED AIR TRAVEL INFORMATION FOR THOSE WITH DISABILITIES

    Due to enhanced security measures, liquids, gels, lotions, and other items of similar consistency will not be permitted in carry-on baggage. These types of items must be packed in your checked luggage. Additionally, liquids, gels, and lotions purchased beyond checkpoint must be disposed of before boarding the aircraft. To ensure the health and welfare of certain travelers the following items are permitted:

*      Baby formula, breast milk, or milk for baby or small child who is traveling.
*      Liquid or gel prescription medicines with a name that matches the passenger's ticket (name on bottle MUST match name on your ticket).
*      Liquids (to include juice & water) or gels for persons with diabetes or other medical conditions in quantities up to 5 oz per container.
*      Essential non-prescription liquid and gel medications up to 4 oz per container (to include saline solution, eye care products, and KY jelly).
*      Gel-filled bras and similar prosthetics worn for medical reasons.
*      Gel-filled wheelchair cushions.
*      Life support and life sustaining liquids (bone marrow, blood products, body organs).

We encourage everyone to pack gel-filled bras in their checked luggage. We recognize the sensitivity of the issue, and we are reaching out to key women's

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Table of Contents

President's Message
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Air Travel for the Disabled
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Directions to Camp Crooked Creek
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Calendar
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New Therapy Helps Woman Walk
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For Sale
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