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politicat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-11-06 11:16 PM Original message |
Has anyone here ever prepared for a disability? |
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SheilaT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-11-06 11:26 PM Response to Original message |
1. Contact various organizations |
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Kutjara (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-11-06 11:27 PM Response to Original message |
2. I have muscular dystrophy. |
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pansypoo53219 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-11-06 11:45 PM Response to Reply #2 |
10. i feel ya there |
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mtnester (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 11:14 AM Response to Reply #2 |
29. I will be going in August for a final determination of an MS diagnosis |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-11-06 11:28 PM Response to Original message |
3. i would have stayed in the construction union... |
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politicat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-11-06 11:42 PM Response to Reply #3 |
9. Chick, not a dude, and I hope you can get a legal recourse. |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 09:02 AM Response to Reply #9 |
26. no legal recourse...nobody to sue. |
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rwenos (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-11-06 11:33 PM Response to Original message |
4. Multiple Sclerosis |
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politicat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 12:13 AM Response to Reply #4 |
15. That's what's driven me away from the local support group... |
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eShirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 04:46 AM Response to Reply #15 |
20. you could talk with an occupational therapist |
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MercutioATC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-11-06 11:35 PM Response to Original message |
5. What's the nature of the problem? |
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politicat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-11-06 11:50 PM Response to Reply #5 |
12. Genetic legacies having a big old party on my optic nerves. |
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Emit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-11-06 11:37 PM Response to Original message |
6. Does your state have a Blind Services or Vocational Rehab Services Office? |
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politicat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 12:04 AM Response to Reply #6 |
14. Thank you. I'm sure we do.... |
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Lib Grrrrl (801 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-11-06 11:39 PM Response to Original message |
7. I'd Start By Contacting |
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Mojorabbit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-11-06 11:41 PM Response to Original message |
8. Have you thought about a canine companion? |
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politicat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 12:02 AM Response to Reply #8 |
13. I am so not a dog person, and allergic to boot. |
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AlienGirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 12:15 AM Response to Reply #13 |
16. Have you heard about guide horses? |
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Nicole (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 12:56 AM Response to Reply #13 |
18. Are you sure capuchins are illegal? |
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politicat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 11:10 AM Response to Reply #18 |
28. Thanks! |
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carolinalady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-11-06 11:48 PM Response to Original message |
11. i have scleraderma and had no time to prepare-it is a scary |
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Rainscents (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 12:24 AM Response to Original message |
17. One thing I want to add is... |
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SheilaT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 08:33 AM Response to Reply #17 |
25. Yes, most SSI disability claims |
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politicat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 11:22 AM Response to Reply #25 |
30. It's one of the reasons I want to learn braille now. |
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SoKalKyle (58 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 03:22 AM Response to Original message |
19. I don't know about where you live but.... |
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madokie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 04:50 AM Response to Original message |
21. Went from being a well paid concrete finisher to disability in a matter of |
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Philosoraptor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 05:01 AM Response to Original message |
22. You seem prepared to me, you've got a great brain. |
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Ioo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 05:21 AM Response to Original message |
23. Start to LEARN and USE Text Readers for PC... |
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politicat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 11:25 AM Response to Reply #23 |
31. Mac user, but yeah. |
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Hekate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 05:46 AM Response to Original message |
24. Our local Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic org does textbooks... |
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politicat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 11:28 AM Response to Reply #24 |
32. Calm... well... |
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Hekate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 03:55 PM Response to Reply #32 |
33. Some tears and rage are completely appropriate... |
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napi21 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 09:15 AM Response to Original message |
27. I haven't but a close relative went through the same as you. |
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