forward Magazine

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Welcome to the December edition of forward!  

The December issue of forward focuses on Technology as a means to independence. You can learn about Apps and Androids, iPhones and iPads; you can enjoy an article on the history of Possum or hear how other forward readers use technology to aid their independence.

PC Rob Pedley tells us how a mobile phone saved his life and also how he was supported back into work by the West Midlands Police Force.

You may be inspired to try yoga after reading Tim Rushby-Smith’s article on his first lesson with a paraplegic instructor.

Our Public Affairs Team needs your help and guidance in setting their campaigning strategy for the next three years and there is interesting feedback from SIA’s consultation with members at the AGM.

The ‘walkers’ amongst the readership will be pleased to see the return of Best foot forward – contributed this time by SIA member David Wheeler.

Sir Frank Williams gives his views on the benefits of standing in an interview with Graham Jeffery for Gerald Simonds healthcare.

And we haven’t forgotten it’s Christmas! Our festive contribution is a ‘Spot the Difference’ competition and an invitation to support SIA by purchasing a Christmas Wreath from one of our members, Clive Collins, who is supporting SIA this year from his Christmas Tree Farm in East Sussex.

There’s also the usual mix of letters, questions and answers and bargains galore in the Classifieds section.

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