[QUAD-L] fyi

2006-10-19 Thread Miss Liz
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) Technical Bulletin:  October 2006The Northeast ADA&IT Center has recently been awarded a grant for another five years of funding.  We are now called the DBTAC- Northeast ADA Center at Cornell University.  We provide training, technical a

[QUAD-L] fyi info

2006-08-31 Thread Miss Liz
Accessible Information Technology Technical Bulletin: September 2006 The Northeast ADA & IT Center at Cornell University provides training, technical assistance and materials on the ADA and accessible information technology throughout New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Isla

Re: [QUAD-L] just like fingerprints

2006-08-29 Thread Miss Liz
Primarily a rehab facility.  Your SCI/D dr. can recommend one.  An OT or PT perform the eval.  As someone stated in another post make sure they demo alot of cushions for you. Check your local ILC as they may know.  Sometimes a clinic dealing with other disabilities has a seating clinic.  Fo

[QUAD-L] pressure mapping

2006-08-29 Thread Miss Liz
http://depts.washington.edu/rehab/sci/pressure_map.html   Hope this works...       MissLizwww.nstraid.com

[QUAD-L] just like fingerprints

2006-08-29 Thread Miss Liz
Everyone's butt is different!!   I cannot emphasize that one cushion is better for one person may not be best for your own arse.  Get pressure mapped.  it's non-evasive.  They put the cushions you are demo-ing on your current chair system (compare Current/jay/roho etc) place a computer clot

Re: [QUAD-L] Seat Cushion

2006-08-27 Thread Miss Liz
get your ass pressure mapped. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2006 1:11 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Seat Cushion Hey gang, I need a new seat cushion. I don't like what I currently have. What do you

Re: [QUAD-L] Need a Job?

2006-08-23 Thread Miss Liz
Maybe they need a spellchecker? - Original Message - From: RollinOn To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2006 2:56 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Need a Job?   Walgreens Recruits Emploees With Disabilities Through New, Highly

Re: [QUAD-L] Fast Chairs?

2006-08-16 Thread Miss Liz
demo,demo,demo - Original Message - From: Greg To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2006 12:19 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] Fast Chairs? I’m having a heck of a time getting anew chair. It was about set when the company went under, now it was forw

quad-list@eskimo.com

2006-08-09 Thread Miss Liz
Accessible IT Technical Bulletin: August 2006 The Northeast ADA & IT Center at Cornell University provides training, technical assistance and materials on the ADA and accessible information technology throughout New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This monthly tech

Re: [QUAD-L] help getting wheelchair into van

2006-08-01 Thread Miss Liz
Is he entitles to VR, Vet or some AT assist from your state? - Original Message - From: Bill_J To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2006 10:40 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] help getting wheelchair into van Patricia, If you got him inside, I doubt

[QUAD-L] Jim's board Jim's rules

2006-07-28 Thread Miss Liz
Good job Jim!!   He right!  WWW.newmboilty.com and www.carecure.org have separate political forums that get very hot and controversial!   Keep God out of the q-list! (sarcasm) - Original Message - From: Jim Lubin To: Quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2006 8:4

[QUAD-L] Religion and Politics and posting in general

2006-07-27 Thread Miss Liz
That be great Dan.   I'm not the email police but another thing is I'm not interested in being a voyeur on personal notes between two members.  Lots of people leave due to the number of emails generated from the q-list.  It's a potential of information; however, replying LOL to the whole li

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Angelique and Sandy

2006-07-27 Thread Miss Liz
Change the subject line! -pet peeve rant - Original Message - From: "ALAN LABARR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Angelique Novak" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: "Silas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Quad List" Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2006 8:03 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Angelique and Sandy > yes, that

Re: [QUAD-L] A Question For The Ladies

2006-07-25 Thread Miss Liz
Wish I did.  As I get older the 5 days are almost unbearable it screws my body so much! Also (rising to my soap box) make sure you go to your gyno and get a mammogram.  Don't fall into the category of "gheesh, what else could go wrong".   also visit www.mobilewomen.org     - Original M

[QUAD-L] If you live in NM

2006-07-25 Thread Miss Liz
DON’T MISS THIS ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY! San Juan Center for Independence (SJCI) is a nationally recognized Center for Independent Living located in beautiful Farmington, New Mexico.  Nestled in the Four Corners, serving the Navajo Nation and only 45 miles from Durango, Colorado, S

[QUAD-L] call now

2006-07-19 Thread Miss Liz
Dear CAMR Friends:As you know, President Bush has announced he will veto the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act, H.R. 810. We expect that to happen today. Our friends in the House of Representatives will bring up H.R. 810 again in an attempt to override the President's veto. That override mu

[QUAD-L] make a call

2006-07-17 Thread Miss Liz
July 15, 2006Dear CAMR Friends, The vote on the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act, H.R. 810, is scheduled for Tuesday, July 18, 2006 in the United States Senate! Be sure to visit our website for breaking news and updates at www.camradvocacy.org. Our breaking news section will include an

Re: [QUAD-L] I Wonder Why

2006-07-17 Thread Miss Liz
you want discussion on stem cells go to www.sciwire.com     - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, July 17, 2006 12:57 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] I Wonder Why John, I wish I was part of that convers

Re: [QUAD-L] UTI

2006-07-16 Thread Miss Liz
It's called a Mithronoff and augment.   look at www.sciwire.com for more info   I had it done in '96 self cath independently c6 complete - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2006 6:11 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] UTI

[QUAD-L] fyi

2006-07-14 Thread Miss Liz
Accessible Information Technology Technical Bulletin: July 2006The Northeast ADA & IT Center at Cornell University provides training, technical assistance and materials on the ADA and accessible information technology throughout New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Re: [QUAD-L] My insane PT & OT schedule

2006-07-14 Thread Miss Liz
If driving increases your pain perhaps u can request in home services? - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, July 14, 2006 12:19 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] My insane PT & OT schedule    This is the schedule

[QUAD-L] reality of a taxi

2006-07-13 Thread Miss Liz
4 years later, city's cabs still leave wheelchair users sitting Author(s): Mark Brown The Chicago Sun-Times   Date: July 9, 2006 Page: A02 Section: News What Eric Lipp would really like is to be able to go to the curb and hail a taxicab like anybody else -- his ability to do so is complica

Re: [QUAD-L] More PT for me

2006-07-12 Thread Miss Liz
Open your mouth and tell him.   You'll most likely teach him more in  3 sessions what he/she has learned in 4 years of school - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2006 5:41 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] More PT for me

Re: [QUAD-L] question

2006-07-12 Thread Miss Liz
Not that I have ever heard or seen (except Vegas)? Do they have accessible cabs where you live? - Original Message - From: "Brien" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Cc: "Quad-L" Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2006 4:02 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] question > Call for a cab. I believe that cab companies

Re: [QUAD-L] question

2006-07-12 Thread Miss Liz
if it's community transportation (a paratransit system) and you meet the guidelines (forms filled by MD/ financial limits) you are entitled to the system if ANY goverment $ pays for it.  What state? Call your local ILC? - Original Message - From: rawilson7 To: Quad-L Se

Re: [QUAD-L] Vacations

2006-07-02 Thread Miss Liz
www.EmergingHorizons.comwww.CandyHarrington.com - Original Message - From: Greg To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, July 02, 2006 4:15 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Vacations Any good web sites for vacations for wheelchair users? Greg

[QUAD-L] link for info on library stuff

2006-06-25 Thread Miss Liz
  http://www.loc.gov/nls     MissLizwww.nstraid.com

[QUAD-L] audio books

2006-06-25 Thread Miss Liz
check with your local library on audio books for visually impaired and disabled   many libraries send you the cd/tape in the mail for free     MissLizwww.nstraid.com

[QUAD-L] Political debate

2006-06-20 Thread Miss Liz
there are debates at www.newmobility.com and www.carecure.org under Politics.  If ya like yer head handed to you...go for it. - Original Message - From: Tim Thompson To: Danny Hearn Cc: Jim Lubin ; William Willis ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 20

Re: [QUAD-L] Special Needs Trust

2006-06-19 Thread Miss Liz
They can cost 1000.00 or more depending on your lawyer and if your parent/s are deceased.  If so then the court needs to be involved and it cost more $. You need to choose someone to handle your finances.  Technically you can't touch the money and someone is designated to pay your expenses.

Re: [QUAD-L] Toothpaste

2006-06-19 Thread Miss Liz
I suck the toothpaste out (no one else uses it) - Original Message - From: RONALD L PRACHT To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2006 3:45 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Toothpaste Hi,   Put toothbrush in mouth, then take toothpaste in both hands, squeeze on

Re: [QUAD-L] C5 Driving a van?

2006-06-15 Thread Miss Liz
VR will only pay for modifications to a new or very new van - Original Message - From: Silas To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2006 1:50 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] C5 Driving a van? About 15000, I think

[QUAD-L] Accessible IT Technical Bulletin: June 2006

2006-06-11 Thread Miss Liz
  Accessible IT Technical Bulletin: June 2006 The Northeast ADA & IT Center at Cornell University provides training, technical assistance and materials on the ADA and accessible information technology throughout New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This monthly tech

Re: [QUAD-L] great product.

2006-05-31 Thread Miss Liz
I get more spam. - Original Message - From: H & S Jones To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2006 3:01 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] great product. Inhalation of toxic to carcinogenic components of tobacco smoke, like radon and radium-226, is

Re: [QUAD-L] working from home

2006-05-23 Thread Miss Liz
which ones? - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006 2:03 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] working from home Another job option is teaching online courses for colleges, universities, o

Re: [QUAD-L] 3miles

2006-05-19 Thread Miss Liz
how do they determine a sliding scale? do you show proof of income?   From: KK Batte To: RollinOn ; quad-List@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, May 19, 2006 1:28 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] 3miles Hey Mark - Is there a YMCA in your area?  We have 2 in our tiny town.  They have a slidi

Re: [QUAD-L] - I'm New

2006-05-14 Thread Miss Liz
It's the law at self serve the assistant must come out as long as there are two attendants.  This sucks.  I've written letters to no avail here in NY and don't get me started on the parking issue!  Welcome to freedom!! - Original Message - From: Gaspar Gómez Cózar To: q

Re: [QUAD-L] Colonics

2006-05-13 Thread Miss Liz
Think it would cause Autonomic dysreflexia - Original Message - From: Steve Wickwar To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, May 13, 2006 10:23 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] Colonics Has anyone ever heard of colonics? Has anyone ever had it done? Isn't it basically

[QUAD-L] April 2006 Accessible Information Technology Technical Bulletin

2006-04-27 Thread Miss Liz
    April 2006 Accessible Information Technology Technical Bulletin The Northeast ADA & IT Center at Cornell University provides training, technical assistance and materials on the ADA and accessible information technology throughout New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin I

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Why Ditropan

2006-04-27 Thread Miss Liz
I take 5 mg at night Ditropan xl.  Generic makes me puke.  It's for bladder spasticity.  It prevents sweating etc. as it decreases the spasms. I also have taken Detrol in combo with the ditropan when my bladder went nuts for a tad.   I have the mithro/augment& self cath thru the stoma in my

Re: [QUAD-L] picking up BRAND NEW powerchair Monday

2006-04-08 Thread Miss Liz
DO NOT SIGN UNTIL U R SATIFISED - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, April 08, 2006 7:06 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] picking up BRAND NEW powerchair Monday Hi All,    Well, Monday I go pick up my shiny brand new p

Re: [QUAD-L] Comfort Direct

2006-04-04 Thread Miss Liz
    ClassAction!!

Re: [QUAD-L] Planet mobility

2006-04-02 Thread Miss Liz
thanks I just ordered one - Original Message - From: Eric Olson To: S. Dial Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, April 02, 2006 3:29 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Planet mobility http://www.ehob.com/S. Dial wrote: What's the EHOB mattress an

[QUAD-L] fyi

2006-03-22 Thread Miss Liz
As you may be aware, the Nassau-Suffolk TRAID Center is located at 250 Marcus Blvd, Hauppauge, N.Y. 11788. As part of our program, the N/S TRAID Center is distributing the Accessible Information Technology Technical Bulletin, which we feel you will benefit from. If you would like to be remov

Re: [QUAD-L] Work

2006-03-22 Thread Miss Liz
That's SSDI not SSI - Original Message - From: tahouston To: |ANGELIC SHARON| Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2006 6:36 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Work I was told by someone in the Social Security Administration office that the limit for SSI

Re: [QUAD-L] Lifts

2006-03-19 Thread Miss Liz
will Medicare pay for it? - Original Message - From: Jim Lubin To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, March 17, 2006 7:32 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Lifts I just found this Guardian Voyager Portable Overhead Lifterhttp://www.sunrisemedical.com

Re: [QUAD-L] free standing lifts

2006-03-14 Thread Miss Liz
Hoyer is the only one covered by Medicare - Original Message - From: Mark Richardson To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 12:44 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] free standing lifts Hoyer free standing lift is available from Express Medical Supply f

Re: [QUAD-L] Having Kids-OMG did I not respond!?

2006-03-09 Thread Miss Liz
Also if I have not mentioned it, post at www.carecure.org  There's tons of info there - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 4:13 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Having Kids In a message

[QUAD-L] write a letter please

2006-03-03 Thread Miss Liz
Protect the DBTAC Center in your area!  Mine is the Northeast.   Your Support  for Continued ADA Technical AssistanceThe Regional ADA Centers or DBTACs (National Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers) are up for re-competition with the national funder (the U.S. Department of

[QUAD-L] FYI

2006-03-02 Thread Miss Liz
Accessible Information Technology Technical Bulletin: March 2006 The Northeast ADA & IT Center at Cornell University provides training, technical assistance and materials on the ADA and accessible information technology throughout New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands

[QUAD-L] extra mail

2006-03-01 Thread Miss Liz
Hi all,   Sometimes I get 3-4 messages that are the same from a few people.  Please check your To box.   Thanks.   MissLizPlease join the forum atwww.nstraid.com

Re: [QUAD-L] The start of pressure sore

2006-02-28 Thread Miss Liz
Keep off it.  Period. - Original Message - From: Danny Hearn To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2006 2:30 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] The start of pressure sore   Hi, all- I have a question, I have never had pressure sores except for my in

Re: [QUAD-L] lighters

2006-02-26 Thread Miss Liz
Practice.  Long match sticks for fireplaces. also I have used the newer lighters for barbeques.  I need to use two hands so I light my candle near the sink. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, February 25, 2006 6:23 PM

Re: [QUAD-L] NJ Handicap parking

2006-02-25 Thread Miss Liz
@eskimo.com ; Miss Liz Sent: Saturday, February 25, 2006 3:33 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] NJ Handicap parking That's cool but I would think it's the doctors recommendation that should dictate who is deserving of a disabled permit? I

Re: [QUAD-L] NJ Handicap parking

2006-02-25 Thread Miss Liz
Pregnancy is NOT a disability requiring a handicap permit. - Original Message - From: QuadPirate To: quad-list@eskimo.com ; Miss Liz Sent: Saturday, February 25, 2006 2:40 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] NJ Handicap parking I'm curious

[QUAD-L] NJ Handicap parking

2006-02-25 Thread Miss Liz
The local news WCBS_TV did a story @ NJ legislature wanting to put a bill through to let pregnant women park in handicap spaces. I am trying to find out what idiot proposed this idea so I may write a letter. Has anyone heard of this?

Re: [QUAD-L] Dan_Re: BLADDER STONES

2006-02-24 Thread Miss Liz
Do you irrigate.  I don't recall the name but there's a solution by script that helps reduce stone formation.  I had to be under to remove stones @ 15 years ago.  My urologist is an angel so I had no worries. - Original Message - From: Lori Michaelson To: Quad Sent:

Re: [QUAD-L] Travel: CR about a CRUISE

2006-02-16 Thread Miss Liz
depending on newer ship you can get a roll-in shower.  I had them take out the table and chairs for more roll around room.  You are hardly in your room anyway.  Ensure you have the accessible room BLOCKED not just reserved.   I took my manual to get off the ship and my power for on the ship. 

Re: [QUAD-L] Colonoscopy

2006-02-13 Thread Miss Liz
Tell your dr. your concerns, they may put you in house to do your clean-out. - Original Message - From: "Karen S. Nelson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Dan'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "'Quad List'" Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2006 10:02 PM Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] Colonoscopy > We have done it two ti

[QUAD-L] FES from chair

2006-02-12 Thread Miss Liz
1-800-609-9166 www.restorative-therapies.com   Liz www.nstraid.com - Original Message - From: Brien To: quad-list@eskimo.com Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2006 12:44 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] stim master fes bike I am seriously consideri

[QUAD-L] FES

2006-02-12 Thread Miss Liz
I was part of an initial study of FES.  It was great to see my legs bike again and I retained muscle mass.  c6complete.   Study ended and so did my mass.   - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent:

Re: [QUAD-L] Birthdays - I'm another year older

2006-02-10 Thread Miss Liz
no u didn't - Original Message - From: Gloria Matthews To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, February 10, 2006 11:24 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Birthdays - I'm another year older I have unsubcrbed to this list.tha

Re: [QUAD-L] Dragon dictate

2006-02-01 Thread Miss Liz
Gabe should get an AT eval, what state are you in.   Your computer may already have voice recognition software in it.  - Original Message - From: Lana Baugh To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 2:05 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] Dragon dictate

Re: [QUAD-L] Waxing for women

2006-01-24 Thread Miss Liz
I did for awhile at a salon.  Only half a leg.  Sometimes I'd get minor AD (a tiny bit of sweating).  I shave now, quicker and less expensive. - Original Message - From: ~LittleQuad~ To: Quad-list post Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 11:22 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] Waxin

[QUAD-L] Women's feedback

2006-01-24 Thread Miss Liz
Please check out www.mobilewomen.org and give me your feedback.  Thanks.

Re: [QUAD-L] QUESTION

2006-01-24 Thread Miss Liz
may I ask how you got it paid for.  I would like one. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, January 23, 2006 2:05 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] QUESTION I use a Sure Hands electric hoist because I'

Re: [QUAD-L] Question Help ASAP

2006-01-23 Thread Miss Liz
www.carecure.org - Original Message - From: River Wolfe To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, January 23, 2006 10:47 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Question Help ASAP I'm not sure what Extension is, but if you're talking about a muscle s

Re: [QUAD-L] question

2006-01-22 Thread Miss Liz
Didn't you ask this already?  LOL.  Yes I do.  7 tabs mwf am, but I use the CVS or local senns brand, much cheaper - Original Message - From: Mare Albano To: QUAD LIST Sent: Saturday, January 21, 2006 5:08 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] question does anyone use Senoko

Re: [QUAD-L] QUESTION

2006-01-22 Thread Miss Liz
Do you have a pic of the slideboard? - Original Message - From: Eric Olson To: Mare Albano Cc: QUAD LIST Sent: Saturday, January 21, 2006 4:30 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] QUESTION I use a ceiling lift from Waverly Glen about half the time.  The other half I tr