? In my experience, I've never had people not want to talk to me (and
yes the wheelchair is many times the conversation starter).? In fact I've seen
more AB's ostracized than crips.
People tend to avoid conversing with other people who look sad or?angry,
regardless of whether they are
I don't know about being a sad puppy like that portraits... I'M NOT!
and by the way I get all kinds of attention, sometimes unwanted ...
could it be my ibot?
Hec
Absolutely!? I heard of a guy getting mobbed when out at Costco in his Ibot.?
All the guys want to know how it works and why it works? it's a real
conversation piece.
AZDAVE
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I think it was a good way oftelling the (temporary bodes people) TBP of this world.I know Chris and I'm proud of him and the way he uses his art to educate the plubic.
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Thanks Warrior. But I think you are bias, lol. You know the real guy. I
believe what explains it all is the look on people's faces when they walk or
ride into the drag racing pit area to see That Van and meet its owner. He
also enjoys the art of building bridges too.
But I could say
My cousin was the V.P. of a college in Owosso, MI. They had just spent $35
million to make the campus accessible (in 1989). He asked me to look at what
they had done. With me in my electric chair and him in my manual chair, we
toured the campus. Some sidewalks had a slant (sideways) of
Good story Mikey.
I just read another article in the newspaper this very morning about a city
council in Valparaiso, IN
that gave its approval for the downtown square restaurants to extend their
outdoor eating area out to
within 48 inches of the street curb. The protected area must also have
Sure, the WC video is not aimed at people in WC's but it is in good taste and
frankly, we aren't building much of a lobby in Washington DC by keeping quiet.
I can't bring myself to say anything discouraging to someone that is pushing a
positive message for me and those like me. I've done that
_Home - Perspectives from People with Disabilities_
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The above link was written by another exceptional individual. A very lovely
girl that has developed into a fine
Amen John! You have seen the light, lol. For those with sight impairments,
that might not be possible. For others in scooters, wheelchairs, walkers
and those with developmental disabilities who are not represented, may not
have
the necessary support network and advocates working on
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Hi all,
I'm so excited about what I just did a had to share it with you guys
because I know that you all will understand. I brewed myself a cup of coffee.
It's a really miserable rainy day out here and I came home alone, and I
wanted to have a cup of coffee. I poured water in the
I love coffee in the morning for its kick and taste. But after 10 am, its
no coffee for me. Tea, water and beverage... ok. But the 1st cup in the
morning... is always the best.
Thanks for sharing.
W
In a message dated 4/28/2008 2:05:49 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
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Little things can be so satisfying.
In a message dated 4/28/2008 3:05:49 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
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returned back to the refrigerator, and enjoyed my cup of coffee completely.
Then I cleaned the coffee pot up, and I put it away. It was the best damn
coffee I
You should be excited. That must have been one great cup of coffee! Way to go
Bobbie.
With Love,
CtrlAltDel aka Dave
C4/5 Complete - 31 Years Post
Texas, USA
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Hi all,
I'm so excited about what I just did a had to share it with you guys
A friend needs a question answered. When in bed, where is your bed remote?
Currently his wife hung it on a rope hanging down from the Sure Hands track.
That is not a good place thou.
Need your suggestions
D.B. Isn't there a condition where people are indeed Midgets, like
proportionately smaller versus dis-proportionately smaller? For reasons like
this - I shy away from calling 'little people' anything except Bill, or Fred,
or D.B.
Is this Wikipedia description accurate? --
Dwarf and Dwarfism is the correct term and proper term for Little People
I too have used midget, which is wrong, not correct and to some derogatory. I
spent a week with those Little People at their annual conference some year
back and really enjoyed myself while I learned and learned.
My is clipped to my sheet. I pull it up with my curved fingers, get it
between my hands and push the buttons against my chin.
In a message dated 4/28/2008 5:17:17 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
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When in bed, where is your bed remote?
Bill
C6 Incomplete since
Dwarves have some body parts out of proportion to the rest of their body.
Midgets are in proportion. Little people covers both and is preferred.
In a message dated 4/28/2008 5:43:34 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Dwarf and Dwarfism is the correct term and proper
For the last 8 years I've been confined to a wheelchair due to a spinal cord
injury. The 42 years prior I lived a life looking up at people not because of
my injury but because I'm a 4'6 dwarf. Yes, I said dwarf not midget as midget
is a derogatory in the dwarf community. A little like the
They are often wrapped and secured around the guard rail for memory and
access.
Best Wishes
In a message dated 4/28/2008 4:17:17 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
A friend needs a question answered. When in bed, where is your bed remote?
Currently his wife hung
AMEN Mr Pockets. You are now the official expert on questions and protocol
involving the subject of Dwarfism. I like your attitude and hope you
continue to post your attained knowledge. By any chance do you know of Danny
Dwarf
Cafe Black in Grand Rapids Mich?
Best Wishes
W
In a
b4 my aide leaves i have her put them all in bed...i sleep on side have fan
remote, cell phone, tv remote, keys (so i can turn off ADT in am), bed
remote...i think that's all ;-p
Eric W Rudd
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Bobbie,
Congratulations on making your own cup of coffee. I am proud of you, and
quite envious. I'm sure Pete will be thrilled.
Naomi
C4-incomplete, quadriplegic since July 2005
due to Transverse Myelitis
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In a message dated 4/28/2008 3:22:51 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Hi all,
I'm so excited about what I just did a had to share it with you guys
because I know that you all will understand. I brewed myself a cup of
coffee. It's a really miserable rainy day
I lay my bed remote across my lap. I lie on my back when sleeping and I can
only use the left-hand so, I position the remote where I can reach it with
that left-hand.
Naomi
C4-incomplete, quadriplegic since July 2005
due to Transverse Myelitis
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Laughing with Stacy
W
In a message dated 4/28/2008 6:56:19 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
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They guy is whiny. I couldn't stand to listen to him. Most of us try to
blend in instead of wanting someone to feel sorry for us.
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They guy is whiny. I couldn't stand to listen to him. Most of us try to blend
in instead of wanting someone to feel sorry for us.
I go grocery shopping by myself all of the time. I put my transfer board on my
lap and put a basket over that. If I need to buy something that is too big to
fit,
BREAKFAST AT BOBBIES HOUSE---ILL BUY US ALL DONUTS!!! - SHE CAN MAKE THE
COFFEE . ;-) DAN H.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all,
I'm so excited about what I just did a had to share it with you guys
because I know that you all will understand. I brewed
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