Re: [QUAD-L] Just Curious..
You need to change the question you are asking. Handicapped accessible does not cover our needs for "wheelchair" accessible. Ask for a wheelchair accessible room. KK
Re: [QUAD-L] Just Curious..
Welcome Shellbell, I look at it this way. Equal Rights was passed in the early 60's and everything is equal today... right. Women's Equal Rights was passed in the 80's and today all women enjoy the benefits of equality... right. ADA was passed into law in 1991 and went into effect in July of 1992, so everything should be accessible right. I don't think so. But between you and I... its been better now then ever before. Is there room for improvements? Yes as accessibility continues to improve. Newer Hotels and Motels have improved greatly and generally speaking most people who handle reservations have never used an ADA room. This hospitality industry doesn't subscribe to ADA, but rather the ADAAG construction guidelines. When someone mentions an ADA room, what does that mean to someone who is blind or non-verbal, deaf or a dwarf. What does it mean to someone in a outdoor type Permobil electric chair vs someone in a manual Quickie chair. Maybe you could have a friend or family member check out a few accommodations before you arrive and measure the rooms before you confirm and then report back to you. Sometimes, trying to be totally independent means that you need to do your homework as well. As we travel, we always receive faxed confirmations from the manager acknowledging that our rooms meet the minimum requirement of ADAAG. When we arrive and they don't we offer them an option. Give us the Presidential Suite for the same price or pay for our hospital stay either way. Enjoy your Thanksgiving and remember the reason. Best Wishes In a message dated 11/16/2010 1:18:11 P.M. Central Standard Time, shellbell5...@aim.com writes: I was planning to return home for Thanksgiving but am running into roadblocks when questioning hotels about their "assessable bathrooms" and claiming to be Handicapped accessible. Consistently I am told there is not enough room to pull a wheelchair beside the toilet. "We meet state requirements for handicapped accessible" Which means there is a bar on the wall period, thats it~ . That;s BS. Has anyone experienced this and why has this not been brought to the attention of anyone? I am a very patient and so very grateful for all that I have. I was told "you will never, bla bla, bla." Today I am completely independent and 4 years post I am still healing! This am I was able to hang a shirt up in my closet with only my left hand (that I was told I would never be able to use). Today it takes so little for me to have a good day! Anyway, who do I write to? I live in PA. start with gov officials? Thanks guys~ Oh Thursday I am getting fitted for a Gate Trainer anyone have one? I am off to PT but will check email later! Shelly C6 - C7 Incomplete Quad
Re: [QUAD-L] Just Curious
I've used them for 38 years now. I think they work great - takes only a little care and a little concious effort to keep things moving properly. I use standard off-the-shelf brand usu 6 or 7 bucks a dozen. dave --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Am I the only one using external condom catheters? > They really eliminate 99% > of those UTI's. It is possible to use them without > accidental leakage any > more often than trouble with indwelling and it feels > good not to have a raging > UTI. > Dave (what's a quad?) Discover Yahoo! Stay in touch with email, IM, photo sharing and more. Check it out! http://discover.yahoo.com/stayintouch.html
Re: [QUAD-L] Just Curious
Me to. They're great. Richard --- Tim Syfert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I use the Rochester Wide Band silicone externals. > > Tim > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Am I the only one using > external condom catheters? They really eliminate 99% > of those UTI's. It is possible to use them without > accidental leakage any more often than trouble with > indwelling and it feels good not to have a raging > UTI. > > > > - > Do you Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site!
Re: [QUAD-L] Just Curious
Hey Aaron,
l straight cath every 4 hrs but somtimes I leak, have to wear
a dam diaper. I called and mentor is sending me a sample pack of the
external caths. My question is what if I don't pee, will I still have to
be straight cathed. Iv went 8 hrs before with out no leaks, then next time
I won't go 4 hrs without leaking. Thanks for this site they sound really
good, kind of expensive. Will insurance pay for them?
Thanks Silas
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I highly recommend
these: http://www.mentorcorp.com/bladder-control/incontinence-male/MEC-ClearSS.htm
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Several of us use them I couldn't be happier using them.
Mark
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Just Curious
Am I the only one using external condom catheters? They really
eliminate 99% of those UTI's. It is possible to use them without
accidental leakage any more often than trouble with indwelling and it
feels good not to have a raging UTI.
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I used them for 30 years until my bladder decided to quit working. I rarely ever had an infection. I used skin-bond to hold them on. Now I do intermittent cath, and I have to use a new one each time else the infections are nearly constant. Larry From: Tim Syfert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Just Curious Date: Thu, 19 May 2005 13:57:32 -0700 (PDT) I use the Rochester Wide Band silicone externals. Tim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Am I the only one using external condom catheters? They really eliminate 99% of those UTI's. It is possible to use them without accidental leakage any more often than trouble with indwelling and it feels good not to have a raging UTI. - Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site!
Re: [QUAD-L] Just Curious
I use the Rochester Wide Band silicone externals. Tim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Am I the only one using external condom catheters? They really eliminate 99% of those UTI's. It is possible to use them without accidental leakage any more often than trouble with indwelling and it feels good not to have a raging UTI. Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site!
RE: [QUAD-L] Just Curious
I highly recommend these: http://www.mentorcorp.com/bladder-control/incontinence-male/MEC-ClearSS.htm From: QuadPirate [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2005 2:27 PMTo: quad-list@eskimo.com; [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Just Curious Several of us use them I couldn't be happier using them. Mark ---Original Message--- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 05/19/05 13:39:51 To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Just Curious Am I the only one using external condom catheters? They really eliminate 99% of those UTI's. It is possible to use them without accidental leakage any more often than trouble with indwelling and it feels good not to have a raging UTI. <>
Re: [QUAD-L] Just Curious
Several of us use them I couldn't be happier using them. Mark ---Original Message--- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 05/19/05 13:39:51 To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Just Curious Am I the only one using external condom catheters? They really eliminate 99% of those UTI's. It is possible to use them without accidental leakage any more often than trouble with indwelling and it feels good not to have a raging UTI.
Re: [QUAD-L] Just Curious
Am I the only one using external condom catheters? They really eliminate 99% of those UTI's. It is possible to use them without accidental leakage any more often than trouble with indwelling and it feels good not to have a raging UTI.
