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Yep-- and thank God I have a supra-pubicI NEVER have to cath or use a handicapped stall. ;-) Dantahouston <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I don't mind the wait either. I'm sure I can hold mine (via catherter) longer than they can hold theirs! T Houston- Original Message - From: Dan To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2006 7:33 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Question for the group Humm, I guess I see things different than you all on this one. I don't equate Handicapped Stalls with Handicapped Parking. HP provides equal access in that without them many disabled people - especially those who cannot walk or push themselves long distances - would not be able to use those services. This would be a real hardship for them - us.HS on the other hand is a necessity for the disabled in most cases but I see nothing wrong with sharing it with the AB population. ABs have to wait their turn when all the stalls are full, why can't we wait our turn if someone is using a HS? We have no idea why an AB would use a HS. Maybe when they entered the restroom all the other stalls were full. I guess I'm in the minority but I don't mind waiting 5 minutes for someone to vacate a HS. I'm just glad there IS one!Dan
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In a message dated 5/26/2006 6:15:59 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Also, does anyone have Mercedes Ruins'(sp?) contact information? She hashelped him in the past with all kinds of wonderful information and for somereason each email or phone number I find for her, on the internet, isincorrect. Mercedes Raun, can be contacted at : [EMAIL PROTECTED] W
RE: [QUAD-L] Question for the group
As an AB mother of a 1 and 2 year old, I find it frustrating that the baby changing tables are usually located in the HD stalls. Some of them are in the common area but 9 times out of 10 you have to do the walk of shame if you see someone waiting whom the stall was intended. On a different note: Does anyone have any tips as how to get Medicare to reinstate rehab? Is it something where you have to get so bad you have to be checked back into the hospital? My father is 69, c/3 c/4 partial, and he does incredibly well with rehab. However, since they have released him about 6 weeks ago he has lost a lot of mobility in addition to a lengthy list of problems, and I'm frightened to see where this is leading. Do any of you think he should look into a live-in facility for that kind of constant therapy? We're struggling to find his options here. Right now he feels like he's just wasting away which is so awful because he does so well with physical therapy. Also, does anyone have Mercedes Ruins'(sp?) contact information? She has helped him in the past with all kinds of wonderful information and for some reason each email or phone number I find for her, on the internet, is incorrect. Thanks for any advice you can offer! -Original Message- From: Dan [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2006 5:34 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Question for the group Humm, I guess I see things different than you all on this one. I don't equate Handicapped Stalls with Handicapped Parking. HP provides equal access in that without them many disabled people - especially those who cannot walk or push themselves long distances - would not be able to use those services. This would be a real hardship for them - us. HS on the other hand is a necessity for the disabled in most cases but I see nothing wrong with sharing it with the AB population. ABs have to wait their turn when all the stalls are full, why can't we wait our turn if someone is using a HS? We have no idea why an AB would use a HS. Maybe when they entered the restroom all the other stalls were full. I guess I'm in the minority but I don't mind waiting 5 minutes for someone to vacate a HS. I'm just glad there IS one! Dan
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I don't mind the wait either. I'm sure I can hold mine (via catherter) longer than they can hold theirs! T Houston - Original Message - From: Dan To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2006 7:33 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Question for the group Humm, I guess I see things different than you all on this one. I don't equate Handicapped Stalls with Handicapped Parking. HP provides equal access in that without them many disabled people - especially those who cannot walk or push themselves long distances - would not be able to use those services. This would be a real hardship for them - us.HS on the other hand is a necessity for the disabled in most cases but I see nothing wrong with sharing it with the AB population. ABs have to wait their turn when all the stalls are full, why can't we wait our turn if someone is using a HS? We have no idea why an AB would use a HS. Maybe when they entered the restroom all the other stalls were full. I guess I'm in the minority but I don't mind waiting 5 minutes for someone to vacate a HS. I'm just glad there IS one!Dan
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wow - now THOSE pricks need to get run over by a runaway 400 lb power chair - maybe give THEM a taste of gimpism. just a thought. dave In a message dated 5/25/2006 6:38:36 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: True, and I have seen many ignorant people who do not care even IF you do tell them...some will say screw you I'll do what I want and you better watch who your talking to or you might get hurt lol ! One guy I told about a parking place or some disabled issue about 4 years ago said told me-- WELL WE SHOULD KILL ALL YOU DISABLED GIMPS--THE WORLD IS OVERCROWDED AND YOU PEOPLE TAKE UP SPACE AND WASTE GOOD BREATHING AIR. Sad but true story. KK Batte <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: In most of the stalls I have been in room has been taken from the other stalls. The hc stalls look large & luxurious in comparison.I think waiting, in their face so they have to see you, makes a statement without saying a word. Dave www.daveoconnell.com c3-inc-1967
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Humm, I guess I see things different than you all on this one. I don't equate Handicapped Stalls with Handicapped Parking. HP provides equal access in that without them many disabled people - especially those who cannot walk or push themselves long distances - would not be able to use those services. This would be a real hardship for them - us. HS on the other hand is a necessity for the disabled in most cases but I see nothing wrong with sharing it with the AB population. ABs have to wait their turn when all the stalls are full, why can't we wait our turn if someone is using a HS? We have no idea why an AB would use a HS. Maybe when they entered the restroom all the other stalls were full. I guess I'm in the minority but I don't mind waiting 5 minutes for someone to vacate a HS. I'm just glad there IS one! Dan
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Well, that happened to me a couple of times and when they walked out of the stall they said to me "I'M SORRY" and I didn't say anything because they apologized for doing that. -Original Message-From: RONALD L PRACHT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>To: quad-list@eskimo.comSent: Wed, 24 May 2006 20:09:11 -0700 (PDT)Subject: [QUAD-L] Question for the group Hey, What do you guys do when you enter a restroom and their are several stalls but a walking Joe is in the handicapped stall. This forces you to wait awhile, then the Joe walks out of the stall finally, do you guys say something, stare him or her down, or let it go. When I let it go I feel like I am letting disabled individuals as a whole down. Ron Check Out the new free AIM(R) Mail -- 2 GB of storage and industry-leading spam and email virus protection.
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Wowin San Diego, things are different...no one would ever dare park in a handicap spot! Paul c5/6 - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 8:19 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Question for the group You'd be doing us real damage by lipping off. We'd likely get smacked by him next time he expects us to get out of his way. The HC stalls are as popular as HC parking spots. Cheaters don't care and calling them on it just pisses them off more. My wife even uses the HC spots - when people don't care, they REALLY don't care. (she also leaves her shoes in the bathroom every afternoon after she gets home. I've yelled and made a big deal but have switched to using the other bathroom. Some people just don't get it, and never will.) I just prop my leg up on the shortie urinal when that happens. No real big deal actually. Dave In a message dated 5/24/2006 8:09:42 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hey, What do you guys do when you enter a restroom and their are several stalls but a walking Joe is in the handicapped stall. This forces you to wait awhile, then the Joe walks out of the stall finally, do you guys say something, stare him or her down, or let it go. When I let it go I feel like I am letting disabled individuals as a whole down. Ron
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True, and I have seen many ignorant people who do not care even IF you do tell them...some will say screw you I'll do what I want and you better watch who your talking to or you might get hurt lol ! One guy I told about a parking place or some disabled issue about 4 years ago said told me-- WELL WE SHOULD KILL ALL YOU DISABLED GIMPS--THE WORLD IS OVERCROWDED AND YOU PEOPLE TAKE UP SPACE AND WASTE GOOD BREATHING AIR. Sad but true story. KK Batte <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: In most of the stalls I have been in room has been taken from the other stalls. The hc stalls look large & luxurious in comparison.I think waiting, in their face so they have to see you, makes a statement without saying a word.
[QUAD-L] Question for the group- The Throne
It's everyone's desire to actually sit on a real Throne. When you see that 6 ft stall with all the shiny bars, and a Throne that sits higher than the rest it becomes an attraction that draws people into it web. I think your point is well made as you greet the person as they leave the stall with... "Have A Nice Day!" W In a message dated 5/24/2006 10:09:42 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hey, What do you guys do when you enter a restroom and their are several stalls but a walking Joe is in the handicapped stall. This forces you to wait awhile, then the Joe walks out of the stall finally, do you guys say something, stare him or her down, or let it go. When I let it go I feel like I am letting disabled individuals as a whole down. Ron
Re: [QUAD-L] Question for the group
I'm famous in these part for my "hostile glare" at anyone I feel is encroaching upon my territory in the restroom. ;- River On May 24, 2006, at 11:09 PM, RONALD L PRACHT wrote: Hey, What do you guys do when you enter a restroom and their are several stalls but a walking Joe is in the handicapped stall. This forces you to wait awhile, then the Joe walks out of the stall finally, do you guys say something, stare him or her down, or let it go. When I let it go I feel like I am letting disabled individuals as a whole down. Ron
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In most of the stalls I have been in room has been taken from the other stalls. The hc stalls look large & luxurious in comparison. I think waiting, in their face so they have to see you, makes a statement without saying a word.
Re: [QUAD-L] Question for the group
You'd be doing us real damage by lipping off. We'd likely get smacked by him next time he expects us to get out of his way. The HC stalls are as popular as HC parking spots. Cheaters don't care and calling them on it just pisses them off more. My wife even uses the HC spots - when people don't care, they REALLY don't care. (she also leaves her shoes in the bathroom every afternoon after she gets home. I've yelled and made a big deal but have switched to using the other bathroom. Some people just don't get it, and never will.) I just prop my leg up on the shortie urinal when that happens. No real big deal actually. Dave In a message dated 5/24/2006 8:09:42 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hey, What do you guys do when you enter a restroom and their are several stalls but a walking Joe is in the handicapped stall. This forces you to wait awhile, then the Joe walks out of the stall finally, do you guys say something, stare him or her down, or let it go. When I let it go I feel like I am letting disabled individuals as a whole down. Ron
[QUAD-L] Question for the group
Hey, What do you guys do when you enter a restroom and their are several stalls but a walking Joe is in the handicapped stall. This forces you to wait awhile, then the Joe walks out of the stall finally, do you guys say something, stare him or her down, or let it go. When I let it go I feel like I am letting disabled individuals as a whole down. Ron
