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they do have community mental health clinics. sliding scale cheap to free
all they have to do is go
so that's why they were all back slapping each other the other day..... if i am equal to someone without a disability how come people still show me the door when i am fully qualified?? and why are disabled the largest group of unemployed?
we have a…
hi,
i have a degree and tons of experience in my field of study, yet i am stuck at home declining in health. if i had a high back wheelchair i could sit up long enough to go to work. but i could not get it because my legs work. my balance is very ba…
you have to consider, the cost of the operating room, the scrub nurses, the doc, the anesthesiologist, the medicine used. the technology of the procedure. medical care isn't pizza making. it takes many years and much money to develop all new technol…
they charge fees at zoos, not surprised
go to goodwill. i bought a really nice one for $24
the govt limited the wheelchairs because when they were first available they were being attained and sold by people who didn't need them. so they went too far in the opposite direction
govt lack of common sense again
hi,
boy do i face this every day!! my doc tried to get help for me in my home but i don't qualify because i can walk. my issue is my spine. most days i cannot bend far enough to sweep the floor, can't get up from the floor without the dog's help, ge…
hi Laura I had seizures from age 2 or 3 till 11 and then I grew out of themthis was in the 70s and I've lived with Cerebral Palsy sence I was 7mos and I'm coming up on 39 year annaversery of having this. So in my eyes it can be a curse and/or a bles…
Hi Laura,
I suffer from 3 types of seizures myself. Mine started at 21 when my baby was just 14 months old. We were out in germany and stopped at the PX to get something to eat. I was standing there holding onto the stroller and looked over at the t…
These are just ones I found listed on the net in places. I can in no way recommend these places. Just what I found for you.
http://www.servicedogsupport.org/
AZ Service Dog Brush-up Association
Contact: Lynn Houston
802 E. Seldon Ln.
Phoenix, AZ 8…
From CCI's FAQ on their website:
How much does it cost?
The dog is free of charge. Students must pay for their transportation to and from the center, their meals during Team Training, and depending on the training center in your regional area, the…
I do.
what do u want to know.
I use and I train SDs
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- i have klippel-feil syndrome. i live with my dogs and cats in arizona
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dating /finding someone
hi,
i really feel the need to find someone who would care about me as much as my pets do and have someone who would accept me as i am.. i go either way but lately i just want to find a kind woman about my age with similar beliefs. i feel the ned to be held, to be comforted, not so much sexual but that would be alright. i like dark hair and dark eyes, feminine. girls that look like boys are a turnoff. but i am interested in men too. i prefer dark hair and dark eyes too. specifically for the guy b… Continue
i really feel the need to find someone who would care about me as much as my pets do and have someone who would accept me as i am.. i go either way but lately i just want to find a kind woman about my age with similar beliefs. i feel the ned to be held, to be comforted, not so much sexual but that would be alright. i like dark hair and dark eyes, feminine. girls that look like boys are a turnoff. but i am interested in men too. i prefer dark hair and dark eyes too. specifically for the guy b… Continue
Posted on October 30, 2009 at 1:31am —
i HATE the umbrella terminology
i always went to regular classes in a regular school. the principals fought my mom on this one. even though the standardized tests given every so often put my knowledge at college level by 5 th grade in spite of not having glasses and never having a hearing aid. people could not tell i had a hearing problem i had taught myself so well. nobody was going to say i was stupid. i did very well until my neck fusion. now its harder to hide especially since i dont have glasses either. i need to see bett… Continue
Posted on October 28, 2009 at 4:57pm — 2 Comments
finally a diagnosis
hi,
i was born with lots of funny quirks. i was very small at birth 5lbs and full term. i have a facial malformation and one that was inherited from my grandmother. i have a hypoplastic thumb and ear. one whole side of my body is different than the other. i also had hydrocephalus and a slightly shortened neck. i did not thrive. the docs went through all kinds of diagnoses. the first doc i had told mom i should be put away and she should have another baby. then one said i would be a dwarf, they s… Continue
i was born with lots of funny quirks. i was very small at birth 5lbs and full term. i have a facial malformation and one that was inherited from my grandmother. i have a hypoplastic thumb and ear. one whole side of my body is different than the other. i also had hydrocephalus and a slightly shortened neck. i did not thrive. the docs went through all kinds of diagnoses. the first doc i had told mom i should be put away and she should have another baby. then one said i would be a dwarf, they s… Continue
Posted on April 23, 2009 at 1:04pm — 2 Comments
concerned over this wave towards socialized medicine
hi,
i was worried about this issue for a long time. it isnt all the care for all the people. it is rationed. and we would be getting less, not more. at least now i can go to the ONE doc i need. the govt already is rationing things right under our noses and we are letting them. i cant get stronger meds for my constant pain. its now only for cancer patients. what about those like me or those with fibromyalgia?? my meds helps me to be able to get out of the house for awhile. i dont want to end up b… Continue
i was worried about this issue for a long time. it isnt all the care for all the people. it is rationed. and we would be getting less, not more. at least now i can go to the ONE doc i need. the govt already is rationing things right under our noses and we are letting them. i cant get stronger meds for my constant pain. its now only for cancer patients. what about those like me or those with fibromyalgia?? my meds helps me to be able to get out of the house for awhile. i dont want to end up b… Continue
Posted on April 12, 2009 at 2:43pm —
Comment Wall (26 comments)
- At 11:13am on March 11, 2010,
Lisa said…
- What do u need an SD to do, Where do u live and I can find schools in your state that U can look into.
- At 4:53am on February 2, 2010,
Edward Janus said…
Dear Laura,
I stopped by to say Hello, and stay in-touch. Also 'THANK YOU' for all the gifts, and all you do.
- At 7:13am on November 04, 2009, Edward Janus gave laura a gift…
- At 3:05am on October 17, 2009,
Rudy Sims said…
- Hello how are you today? I just wanted to wish you a wonderful weekend :-) sincerely Rudy Sims
- At 6:58pm on October 12, 2009,
- Hello Laura how are you today? Sorry to hear about your problems with your brother. Unfortunately sometimes family can be a bit overbearing especially if you have any kind of chronic illness or disability people seem to always think they know better than you at that doing it their way is best for you. I also find that very frustrating as a person with a disability. Well, have a wonderful week and let me know if there's anything I can do for you.
Sincerely,
Rudy Sims
- At 6:33pm on October 7, 2009,
Dolle said… - I replied to your Oct 5 blog; please read it and visit my friend Joni's website. Make every day a great day; the pursuit of happiness is all up to each individual. I know you can do it!
~Dolle
- At 4:20pm on September 21, 2009,
- Edward Janus | Disability Advocate and Activist.
Doing Daily Internet Activism for Supporting Causes of Change.
Taking Actions, Clicking for Donations, Signing Letters, Petitions, and Sharing News.
Dear Laura,
I stopped by to say Hello, I appreciate you adding me as your friend. I wanted also, to thank you for all that You Do.
Sincerely and Always,
Edward Janus | Disability Advocate and Activist
Founder of: http://www.edwardjanus.net | Disability Network Connections.
- At 10:41am on September 10, 2009,
Cindy Odom said…
- I know what you mean Laura, I too have a wheelchair, and ma concerned for my life, or rather the life I have always known. But more than that I am scared for my kids, grandkids and hopefully in the future (if they dont put birth control in the food) my great grandkids.
- At 4:07pm on August 27, 2009,
Eve Carver Callis said… - Laura, i am so sorry about the way you were treated on the bus. When I looked for help from the ADA I found this on the website for your state;
Due to budget constraints, the Arizona Office for Americans with Disabilities closed effective June 30, 2009. For general information regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act, please visit the federal website at www.ada.gov
You may want to call 2-1-1 to get local social or United Way services to help you. Most large American cities have 2-1-1 service. If I were you (looked fairly normal but would be in trouble if you fell or someone pushed you), in addition to the helper dog I would get a cane. A cane would be sure to alert people that you have some kind of handicap - even if you don't really need the cane for walking, it might help you keep your balance better. This is just a suggestion and it doesn't mean (I have found) that there won't still be crude, uneducated people who won't give you a seat or be nice to you. Just remember, even tho we know we're disabled and sometimes feel like aliens from Mars, to strangers we look like normal people.
- At 10:34am on July 23, 2009,
- hello I see you are online right now thank you for visiting the site today have a great weekend :-) sincerely Rudy Sims
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