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FEATURES
Welcome to Volume 22, Number 8 -- the May 1998 issue of MAINSTREAM Magazine.
FEATURES
Growing Up
Kids are finding a lot of fun in the garden, and learning something, too.
By Gene Rothert
WOW!
Getting together for fun and recreation helps kids escape isolation and develop
self-esteem. Winners on Wheels rates a WOW!
By Douglas Lathrop
Is Your Child's Seating System Hazardous?
Wheelchair lap belts, trunk supports and positioning straps need to be installed and used
safely on children and adults.
Recommended Seating System Practices.
By Peter W. Axelson, Denise Chesney, and Jamie Noon
Seating & Positioning
Resource Guide: Manufacturers of wheelchair cushions, contoured seating and/or modular
seating systems. Also, positioning equipment and furniture.
By the Editors
Managing Your Own Health Care
You've got to be a savvy consumer to make sure your needs are met.
By June Isaacson Kailes
Health Care Strategies
How to protect yourself when you go to the doctor: Provide good information, maximize your
15 minutes and keep your own records.
Health Care Resources
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Letters to the Editor
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