In this issue... Organization Highlights, by Steve Mallory Life in New Zealand with a Stroke, by David G. Ray Reading Aids, by Michael Roberts Legal Documents, by Lin Wisman Products on our Website Innovative Speech Therapy Seminar Website Review, The Toshiba Stroke Center, by Barbara Layne Bios: Debby Griffin and John Stokes About Us

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In this edition Steve Mallory updates each of us on what is currently happening at The Stroke Network. David Ray reports to us on going to the beach in New Zealand. Those of us in the northern hemisphere are jealous! Michael Roberts contributes an article on reading aids. He explains various products and strategies he has used to improve reading. Next you will find an article that reminds each of us to take the time to have legal documents in order. Readers are then introduced to products listed on the web pages of The Stroke Network You are invited to share product data with other readers. Innovative Speech Therapy extends a special price reduction to Stroke Network members for their Rehabilitation and Technology Seminar to be held March 7, 2003. Barbara Layne reviews the website of the State University of New York at Buffalo Toshiba Stroke Research Center. Debby Griffin and John Stokes are featured in the month's biographies

Organization Highlights, by Steve Mallory

Steve reports on the continuing saga of The Helping Hand. Next he informs readers about searching for stroke information. Then he asks everyone to send in bios, caregiver testimonies, survivor testimonies, web page info, and photos. Finally he gives information on the printable version of this newsletter.

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	Life in New Zealand with a Stroke, by David G. Ray
David's Stroke Club is still on holiday. So this month he reports to us on the activities of summer in New Zealand. David's Article... »

	Reading Aids, by Michael Roberts
Michael reflects on reading aids which stroke survivors will find beneficial. He gives witness to the help computers can offer. He then shares information on products and strategies, which have aided him in his recovery. This article may give you ideas to improve your reading skills as well as ways to increase information access. This is also a great article to share with others who may be struggling with reading issues. Reading Aids... »

	Legal Documents, by Lin Wisman
What legal documents are necessary in case of death or illness? Each of us needs to research locally and see that we have all legal documents in order. This article is meant to help you gather needed information. The article... »

	Products on our Website
What products have been helpful in your recovery? Each stroke is different. Each individual finds gadgets, rehab equipment, and other devises which are helpful in their situation. Ideas come from many places including therapists, catalogs, the Internet, and friends. Aids make it possible to complete some tasks, become more independent, or make life more pleasant. There are a number of devices featured on Stroke Network's web pages. Visit and see how a listed item could help and to see what items are missing. Drop me a note at lwisman@strokenetwork.org and share what you have found of benefit. Products on the website... »

	Innovative Speech Therapy Seminar
In earlier issues we announced the Innovative Speech Therapy Rehabilitation and Technology Seminar 2003. The seminar will be held Friday March 7, 2003 in Rockville Maryland. They are offering a $20 discount to our readers. When registering note that you heard about the seminar through the Stroke Network. Registration closes Feb 15. The article includes a list of presenters as well as basic information. Seminar data... »

	Website Review, The Toshiba Stroke Center, by Barbara Layne
Barbara reviews the website of the State University of New York at Buffalo Toshiba Stroke Research Center. The Toshiba Stroke Center is part of Kaleida Health, the combined facilities, services, resources and physicians and staff of The Children's Hospital of Buffalo, Buffalo General Hospital, DeGraff Memorial Hospital and Millard Fillmore Health System's Gates Circle and Suburban locations. Website Review... »

	Bios: Debby Griffin and John Stokes
Debby Griffin's stroke occurred in 2000. Although her plans were changed by the stroke she has found ways to cope and now sees the benefits of having a stroke. John Stokes had two strokes in March 1990. Since that time he has had good recovery. He spends time volunteering with other stroke patients.

	About Us
What is The Stroke Network? Where did it come from? Who are the people that work there? Read the FAQ if you would like to know. Just with is FAQ? I've seen it on the Internet several times but I've never understood what it stood for. What is FAQ and why does our organization have these letters? FAQ is an acronym for Frequently Asked Questions. It's basically questions that most people are going to ask if they want to know about your web site and service. Our organization has a FAQ in order to give you some background information and insight into our organization. The FAQ is linked from virtually every single page on our whole web site. If you scroll down the page and look on the left column you will see a button with a question mark. Click on the button and you will be hyperlinked to our FAQ web page. You will learn about the formation of our organization and it's history. You can find out who are our partners and learn about our basic policies. Most of the frequently asked questions can be found here but if you have more please let us know. About Us »

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