Don't suppose there are any "differently abled" orgs or support groups or anything locally that might have recs?
I called the Spina Bifida Association. They were unhelpful. I don't know why I still expect that to be different.
Bunch of wanna blessed-bes. Nowadays every girl with a henna tattoo and a spice rack thinks she's a sister to the dark ones.
Willow ,'Bring On The Night'
Spike's Bitches 48: I Say, We Go Out There, and Kick a Little Demon Ass.
[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.
sj - Apr 17, 2014 2:33:08 pm PDT #10460 of 30002
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
EpicTangent - Apr 17, 2014 2:45:50 pm PDT #10461 of 30002
Why isn't everyone pelting me with JOY, dammit? - Zenkitty
Maybe a group other than SB that still requires hand controls? Paraplegics? VA or Wounded Warriors? (And if you just wanted to come in and bitch, therefore making suggestions is unwelcome and/or annoying, I apologize. And sympathize).
erikaj - Apr 17, 2014 2:48:43 pm PDT #10462 of 30002
Always Anti-fascist!
Try your local Independent Living Center...every state has at least one, and they are full of disabled people with advice. (it's not as scary as it sounds)
beekaytee - Apr 17, 2014 2:50:37 pm PDT #10463 of 30002
Compassionately intolerant
Nice one, Laura! You make me want to buy that house. So nice and all the info I would want...except perhaps a picture of the back yard.
The 'coming soon' thing has helped to sell many a house in this 'hood prior to listing. Many without realtors. I hope it brings you much luck!
Epic, did you happen to take a gander at the photo and autograph prices for Awesomecon? I nearly fainted. I understand that for lots of folks, like Erin Grey, this is probably the majority of their income...I believe I heard Peter Mayhew say that once...but MERCY! The day I spend $50 for a line of ink from an actor's hand is the day I turn in my sense card.
I know that some folks are collectors making investments on future returns but still. I've never needed a piece of anyone else quite so much.
A few on the guest roster (which is far more impressive than I would have expected for a podunk like DC) don't even offer photo calls. I wonder if that means you pay the dosh for a preprinted signature.
erikaj - Apr 17, 2014 2:52:40 pm PDT #10464 of 30002
Always Anti-fascist!
RI independent living centers an State Center for Independent Living (OSCIL)
1944 Warwick Avenue Warwick, RI 02889
401.738.1013 (V) 401.738.1015 (TTY) 866.857.1161 (toll-free)
info@oscil.org www.oscil.org PARI Independent Living Center
500 Prospect Street Pawtucket, RI 02860
401.725.1966 (V/TTY) 401.365.1839 (Spanish/Portuguese)
info@pari-llc.org www.pari-llc.org
erikaj - Apr 17, 2014 2:56:01 pm PDT #10465 of 30002
Always Anti-fascist!
I'll bet Massachusetts has even more. At their best, ILCs are great resources that help disabled people get what we need(I have heard the occasional horror story, of course, but not as much as the more specific orgs(cough) UCP, cough)
EpicTangent - Apr 17, 2014 3:01:58 pm PDT #10466 of 30002
Why isn't everyone pelting me with JOY, dammit? - Zenkitty
bonny, no, I didn't even look at the autograph & photo prices. Not since my first ComicCon have I paid a dime for anyone's autograph, photo op, or presence, and even then I didn't pay more than $10 for anything, I don't think. The best interactions I ever had were the random, spontaneous, spot-them-in-the-hall stuff anyway (if I spend time in line, I have too much time to work myself up to doofus mode). I was just excited because I saw Cary Elwes listed as part of a panel - if they want to charge separate admission for entrance to a panel, you have my blessing to skip it. :)
I understand that for lots of folks, like Erin Grey, this is probably the majority of their income...I believe I heard Peter Mayhew say that once...but MERCY!
Yeah, when I had Herb Jefferson, Jr. (Boomer in original BSG)across the aisle from me in the trolley from Con, I was just kinda sad. (And forgave him for being a bit brusque with me earlier when I was in doofus mode).
sj - Apr 17, 2014 3:02:14 pm PDT #10467 of 30002
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Thanks, erika. I will look into that. I'm in MA now, but I'm sure they have Independent Living Centers too.
Tomorrow I'm going back to the old place with TCG before we head to Mom's for Easter weekend because I don't have time to find an alternative, and the old place will not charge me.
(And if you just wanted to come in and bitch, therefore making suggestions is unwelcome and/or annoying, I apologize. And sympathize).
Mostly the former. I don't mind the advice. I just don't have the time to deal with any of it before next week.
Burrell - Apr 17, 2014 3:27:05 pm PDT #10468 of 30002
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
Many hugs to you, Laura. What a huge load on your plate!
And arrgh sj, how infuriating!
Laura - Apr 17, 2014 3:47:56 pm PDT #10469 of 30002
Our wings are not tired.
Burrell, you know of the having a loaded plate! We both could use a day of rest.
Yes, Bonny, I need to get an outside picture of the pool area. More outside pictures in general since we planted bunches of plants around the perimeter. White hibiscus with red centers, jasmine, gardenia, alamanda, and florida cherries. We finally got some good rain this week which was timely.