While Hurricane Ike continues to fall off of the media’s radar, thousands of young and old people with disabilities continue their struggle to maintain their well-being.
“While other public and private agencies are trying to address the less complex needs of the general population, my colleagues and I are trying to address the specific needs of people with disabilities who were affected by Hurricane Ike. ”
Lex Frieden
Lex Frieden lives and works in Houston, is a paraplegic, United Spinal board member,
Professor of Health Informatics and Professor of Rehabilitation at the University of Texas
Senior Vice President, TIRR
Director, ILRU
Professor of Rehabilitation and Professor of Community Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine



