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This year has brought unprecedented weather changes that leave the “experts” baffled. Many parts of the country have experienced record highs and others record lows. Early summer heat in some areas while late snow falls in others. Severe weather bringing flooding rains, hail and massive tornadoes have been a constant and common occurrence. And now the experts predict yet another above normal hurricane season. As unsettling as all this can be, imagine how it must make many of your claimants feel. For many people who have suffered traumatic injuries, having a stable and dependable climate within their living environment is critical. It goes beyond simple comfort measures and in some cases it becomes a point of medically necessity. Humans are warm blooded and have the physical

ability of maintaining a core temperature regardless of the environment. Sweating is one way that the body controls it’s core temperature. Yet most people with complete spinal cord injuries do not sweat below the level of the injury. Many quadriplegics cannot even sweat above the injury. When an individual’s body looses its ability to regulate internal temperature, they become “poikilothermic”, meaning their body temperature is greatly influenced by their environment. It now becomes important that environmental modifications are put in place to help compensate for the physical deficit. An environment designed to meet this need should be automated, consistent and dependable.