Living Forward - All Comments

Re: Unseen Bean: The Blind Coffee Entrepreneur

Anonymous — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 10:49:11 GMT

A wonderful story. I'm newly bllind, and this encourages me to realize that I can still be who I've always been and do anything I set my mind to. I hope to meet him someday.

Denise

Re: Staying Motivated

Anonymous — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:50:27 GMT

IIam aSrilankan medical officer who has worked in a neuro surgical unit in my country for four years.I have seen amazing will power and stamina in these patients after they become differently abled.Some times it made me feel a shamed for not having appreciated simple things in life.

Re: Frida Kahlo’s Colorful Life

m_a_s_a — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 02:53:52 GMT

Kahlo was a crip that attempted to live independently way ahead of her time. She has been a pioneer and definitely a role model for latina women in many different areas of life - sexuality, relationships, disability, and self-expression through art. She is my heroine!!

re: Taking Life One Day at a Time: Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

MotherofConfusion — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:48:16 GMT

I was just dx with RA. I'm on medicine now to try and put it into remission. I'm 35 with two boys. I appreciate this story being published.

re: How to Find a New Doctor

malloryk — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:07:53 GMT

I found this article somewhat useful, giving some ideas I have yet to try. But it really doesn't seem to make the task any less daunting. I've been without a primary for almost 6 months now; I have everything but a primary, which is just strange if you ask me. Being all these other factors are new as well but ended up easier to find. I want a doctor that has worked with disabled persons, knows a thing or two about it and doesn't leave me to coming up with the idea that I think my back is really getting curved, do you think we should do something about that? I am just sick of being my own best advocate and would like to deal with someone who knows more then I do. Why isn't there a search engine for disabled persons seeking doctors? Would this be a good idea, does it already exist and I'm just in the dark again, as usual.

I would love to hear the thoughts of others,

Thanks

Mallory

re: Mother and Son Bike Cross-Country to Raise Funds and Awareness for Rehabilitation

Bob Wassom — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:57:36 GMT

I just want to say congratulations to Aaron and Laquita for following through on a great idea. I'm also a mobile quad from a broken neck many years ago. I just completed a two day bike ride for the MS Society. Many years ago, I too shared the frustration of a big void upon being discharged from a hospital rehab center. I was left to my own devices and many times wondered about the viability of a rehab gym for people with SCI and other disabilities. If you're interested in expanding your idea into Utah, let me know. I live in Salt Lake City. I think there's a need for more rehabilitation focused gyms. Way to go!

Bob Wassom

Disaboom member

re: Isolation: The Challenge to stay Connected

JimK — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:08:46 GMT

Although this is basically a good article, I feel that Dr. Sheppard made an over-simplification for the solution of ovecoming isolation.

Not all of us live in large apartment buildings, nor do we have an outgoing personality where we can just strike up conversations with complete strangers.

He says, "You have to intentionally put yourself in locations where you can meet people," but he fails to give examples of such places.

I feel that Dr. Sheppard let those of us with disabilities down by not providing us with more specific information.

re: How to Write a Grant Proposal

karen30s — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:34:59 GMT

Execelent information usefull to project managers. As one I write proposals but I am always looking to learn new strategies to wrte better proposals.Thanks

re: Working for a Virtual Call Center

Sister Lisa Catherine Obl S.B. — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 15:01:44 GMT

Thank you for this news clip... it's very helpful and answered questions / fears I've had about scams. Now to find the right job for Me.

Lisa Catherine Obl S.B.

re: Signs of a Work From Home Scam

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re: Double Minority: Being Gay/Lesbian with a Disability

DSB — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:05:08 GMT

Racheline, first off thank you not because you’re this or that but pointing out that it really has always been about equality. As a straight man and being disabled more by accident and age then birth or illness you got my one hand clapping.

Civil rights as I know them were not over skin color or whom one may like love or want to spend a life time with it is about all people being equal. It has nothing to do with morals, standards or ethics we only need look and the elected people now and the division they make.

While I may be straight I am there I am older and guess what share a common bond with you as disabled who makes you happy or where or what sex that love lays with is not my business I tend not to peek into personal lives.

Just understand that there are many like me and civil rights may have started in my youth but even in old age I still fight for them for all people and will not let stuff continue to slip past before the last 30 years of social change.

Go figure I am over 50 I say what I want an mean what I say and I have been and will continue to be an advocate.

re: Two Milkshakes, Please—Discrimination at the Drive-Through

Deaf Mom — Mon, 19 May 2008 13:00:13 GMT

Let's hope the press leads to an accessible outcome!

re: Two Milkshakes, Please—Discrimination at the Drive-Through

nanal — Sun, 18 May 2008 16:27:00 GMT

re: Two Milkshakes, Please—Discrimination at the Drive-Through

ncconch1 — Thu, 15 May 2008 20:27:33 GMT

That will teach them not to get between a Mom and her milkshake. Seriously, that is the exactly what is needed sometimes but to many people/parents have the gumption to do anything.

re: Two Milkshakes, Please—Discrimination at the Drive-Through

zgailgoodman — Wed, 14 May 2008 17:16:23 GMT

Wow is all I can say. Almost a miralce to get all that press!!!