Tribe.net. Local Connections tkb http://disAbilityConn.tribe.net/thread/a71fd3ed-7e5b-436d-8202-79c0792765d5 2008-08-06T06:17:37Z 2005-11-22T02:09:56Z

<div>Humor has got me thru a lot of BS and crazy situations since I have been in a chair. After a few months I began to have fun with walkies with what I sometimes call gimp humor. <br/> <br/>I know some people with disabilities disagree with making jokes about disabilities. Well you can't please everyone. Hell, lots of people don’t like other things I like, I don't worry about pleasing all those people. I can always find a few nuts like me. <br/> <br/>I think walkies, AB’s, whatever you call them will be a lot more comfortable around us when they can laugh with us. Not at us, but with us. The main problem I see is there are not enough good gimp jokes out there. <br/> <br/>I would like to hear your opinion on the idea of disability humor. <br/> <br/>I will leave you with my favorite gimp joke. <br/> <br/>What do you call a paraplegic prostitute? <br/>A night crawler. <br/> <br/>I didn’t say it was good. You got anything better? </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://disAbilityConn.tribe.net">disAbility Connection</a> - 5 replies </div>

tkb 2005-11-22T02:09:56Z DJ_Melody http://disAbilityConn.tribe.net/thread/76353246-b77a-4a9d-ba0f-e211bb273fea 2007-05-13T16:15:48Z 2007-05-13T16:15:48Z

<div>If you'd like to chat about your disability with people who truly understand, have compassion, and are willing to listen, you can visit this wonderful chat room http://www.disabilities-r-us.com/chat.html <br/> <br/>My name is DJ Melody. I have been a member of that chat room now for over a month, and I will tell you, it's the best place to go for a shoulder to lean on, or just to hang out and chat with people who share similar disabilities. The people in there are absolutely fantastic, they're friendly, funny, kind, unique, and very fun! <br/> <br/>I origonally came to Disabilities-R-Us to share my internet radio station with the members there. I thought I could make a small difference in their lives with music. I found not only did I achieve that, I've made friends, and an online family in the process. I too, have a disability. I'm legally blind due to Retinitus Pigmentosa. I've found that the support they give is unsurpassed by any other chat room I've visited (most of which were vacent). <br/> <br/>I encourage all in this tribe to give them a try. You have nothing to loose!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://disAbilityConn.tribe.net">disAbility Connection</a> - 0 replies </div>

DJ_Melody 2007-05-13T16:15:48Z PaulieWalnuts http://disAbilityConn.tribe.net/thread/48879858-d676-467f-846c-2cd1306bcdc6 2007-04-15T17:39:04Z 2007-04-15T17:39:04Z

<div>www.lovebyrd.com and www.disabilitypage.com are 2 great sites!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://disAbilityConn.tribe.net">disAbility Connection</a> - 0 replies </div>

PaulieWalnuts 2007-04-15T17:39:04Z tkb http://disAbilityConn.tribe.net/thread/f5390e38-ae24-4c64-93f3-4d052f493311 2007-03-11T17:25:29Z 2007-03-11T17:25:29Z

<div>Spring is fast approaching. Like many folks in the disability community I am more active during warm weather. Even with all the work of starting up a new business I am looking forward to getting out and active. How about you? <br/> <br/>What sort of disability activities are you involved with in your area? <br/> <br/>What sort of other disability activities are available in your area? <br/> <br/>I have some advocacy opportunities coming up. Someone has to keep those walkies on their toes. <br/>Plus I'm still trying to get a handcycle for fun and exercise.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://disAbilityConn.tribe.net">disAbility Connection</a> - 0 replies </div>

tkb 2007-03-11T17:25:29Z insomnimac http://disAbilityConn.tribe.net/thread/995f3b7a-be14-449c-9e30-b894132f07da 2007-01-08T03:17:27Z 2006-11-08T06:08:39Z

<div>Hi all <br/> <br/>I have been on Tribe for a few months but only just joined this group. A month ago I found out I am symptomatic with Huntington's Disease (it's a genetic neurological degenerative disorder) and while I had had a genetic test 8 years ago and knew I would eventually get it, I was hoping to at least make it to my 40th - next week :( <br/> <br/>The symptoms are mild at the moment thankfully athough noticable to me of course but I haev had to give up my motorbike because of my bad balance. It's still in garage cos I can't bring myself to sell it. Trying to do all the right things att he moment but it is one thing to think you might be symptomatic and quite anoteh r to b etold officially. <br/> <br/>sorry typing sux today <br/>Trace <br/> <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://disAbilityConn.tribe.net">disAbility Connection</a> - 1 reply </div>

insomnimac 2006-11-08T06:08:39Z Amped http://disAbilityConn.tribe.net/thread/fad0bc4b-b9a1-400a-9575-b45bb053ec04 2006-11-29T00:12:48Z 2006-11-29T00:12:48Z

<div>http://tribes.tribe.net/amputees <br/> <br/>thanks, <br/> <br/>james</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://disAbilityConn.tribe.net">disAbility Connection</a> - 0 replies </div>

Amped 2006-11-29T00:12:48Z LeilaM http://disAbilityConn.tribe.net/thread/b9d31348-c4f8-4dc5-9381-6f1076873aff 2006-11-12T02:40:14Z 2006-11-12T02:40:14Z

<div>Hey everyone, <br/> <br/>I volunteer for an SF Bay area non-profit called ETC (Environmental Traveling Companions). They organize accessible kayaking, white water rafting and cross country skiing trips. They also organize some far flung adventures including a week long kayaking trip to Baja which I am hoping to go on in April. I don't think that they have posted this trip on their website yet, so send me a message if you want the details. <br/> <br/>Check them out! http://www.etctrips.org <br/> <br/>Leila</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://disAbilityConn.tribe.net">disAbility Connection</a> - 0 replies </div>

LeilaM 2006-11-12T02:40:14Z Ox Ix http://disAbilityConn.tribe.net/thread/993eb4bc-2c8b-4ea3-adee-f768fa71852a 2006-10-20T23:59:40Z 2004-01-26T04:47:59Z

<div>hi, my name is jeff and my partner misha has an incomplete spinal cord injury. she fell out of a tree when she was 18, so since she hadn't worked much, her social security benefits are quite low, like $750/month. i have heard there are some amazing resources out there but it's quite daunting trying to find anything. if anyone has already experienced these challenges and has any advice, i'd be hugely grateful. we are interested in college scholarships, rehab, housing, whatever. we are in santa cruz, ca and it's fairly expensive to live here. thanks!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://disAbilityConn.tribe.net">disAbility Connection</a> - 4 replies </div>

Ox Ix 2004-01-26T04:47:59Z Ann http://disAbilityConn.tribe.net/thread/8911d104-280a-42a5-9bc9-2b5119793058 2006-10-08T18:12:54Z 2006-10-08T18:12:54Z

<div>WheelchairTrails.net is a Bay Area resource for anyone who wants to get out in nature using a wheelchair. It reviews dozens of local trails and parks for accessibility, and tells not only about places where access is excellent, but those that may be usable for some. Also trails that are NOT accessible, to save wheelchair users the frustration of visiting them. <br/>It also gives links to other resources, transit info, and photos of the many beautiful places in our corner of the world. <br/>We need to hear from other wheelchair-using outdoorspersons about good places not yet posted: anns@wheelchairtrails.net or 510-655-8863</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://disAbilityConn.tribe.net">disAbility Connection</a> - 0 replies </div>

Ann 2006-10-08T18:12:54Z krishanna http://disAbilityConn.tribe.net/thread/f1c2bd2c-fa33-497a-b7e1-db317d40e94f 2006-09-18T18:11:45Z 2006-09-18T18:11:45Z

<div>VSA arts of Virginia is pleased to announce new visual art exhibition opportunities for artists with disabilities and others with limited access to the arts. VSAVA's Outside The Lines exhibition program is open to artists with disabilities and others with limited arts access, nationwide . Outside the Lines offers opportunities to showcase work for sale while learning how to professionally submit and present art for consideration in juried and curated art exhibitions. Exhibitions begin February 2007 in 4 different venues in the greater richmond area. Arts organizations and human services agencies are welcome as well. Deadline for submissions is January 1, 2007. <br/> <br/>For eligibility and application guidelines for Outside the Lines contact: <br/> <br/>Krishanna Spencer <br/>Outside the Lines- Exhibitions <br/>VSA arts of Virginia <br/>Zero E 4th Street, #50 <br/>RIchmond, VA 23224 <br/>Phone:804.230.0246 Fax: 804.230.0247 <br/>Email: kspencer@vsava.org </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://disAbilityConn.tribe.net">disAbility Connection</a> - 0 replies </div>

krishanna 2006-09-18T18:11:45Z doodlebug http://disAbilityConn.tribe.net/thread/4bf4ca7c-722b-4a15-a741-104dfa4b540b 2006-07-17T17:36:22Z 2006-07-17T17:36:22Z

<div>hey, you guys...does anyone know where i can find some CUTE shoes that will fit over my KAFO's???? I have never had as much trouble with shoe shopping in my life!!! HELP!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://disAbilityConn.tribe.net">disAbility Connection</a> - 0 replies </div>

doodlebug 2006-07-17T17:36:22Z PosterBrat http://disAbilityConn.tribe.net/thread/dd432b50-3b1b-4c56-bb63-5778f67563ad 2006-07-15T11:54:59Z 2006-07-15T11:54:59Z

<div>Some disability rights activists are using familiar images, confrontational language -- and guerilla tactics -- to take back what is rightfully ours. <br/> <br/>Adverbox, a blog for self-described advertising voyeurs, and CoolzOr, which examines the treacherous minefield of marketing thoughts, both feature what appears to be a guerilla advocacy campaign (which seems to originate from, of all places, Latvia) designed to put non-disabled accessible parking spot stealers in their place. <br/> <br/>At first glance, the gonzo signs which feature a knock-off of the wheelchair-using access symbol, look official enough. <br/> <br/>Until you read them. <br/> <br/>Full story at: <br/>http://www.raggededgemagazine.com/departments/mediacircusblog/002240.html <br/> <br/>Don't forget to comment!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://disAbilityConn.tribe.net">disAbility Connection</a> - 0 replies </div>

PosterBrat 2006-07-15T11:54:59Z Angel http://disAbilityConn.tribe.net/thread/38f0e297-ef70-4925-9ea0-ebd94b9dde33 2006-05-10T21:36:22Z 2006-05-02T22:59:59Z

<div>hey all, i've been out of work due to disability for 12 years now. does anyone know how one can go back to working part-time while *not* losing any ssi/ssdi income and medical benefits? i've heard rumor that this is possible, but can't find any info on the ss website other than something called "ticket to work", which doesn't explain a *thing*! <br/> <br/>thanks in advance, <br/>angel o'</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://disAbilityConn.tribe.net">disAbility Connection</a> - 2 replies </div>

Angel 2006-05-02T22:59:59Z COmidnightrider46 http://disAbilityConn.tribe.net/thread/5396da4b-2cf4-4c4b-a856-0ec671d0b9b7 2006-05-10T07:50:56Z 2006-05-10T07:50:56Z

<div>FOR ALL THE LATEST COLORADO Medical Marijuana INFORMATION see: <br/>http://medmarijuana.meetup.com/119/ <br/> <br/>************************************************************************ <br/>Colorado Springs Medical Marijuana Support Group <br/> THIS THURSDAY <br/> <br/>Where: Penrose Public Library <br/>20 N. Cascade Ave <br/>Colorado Springs, Co. 80903 <br/> <br/>When: May 11 2006 @ 6:30pm. <br/>Then the second Thursday of each month @ 6:30pm. <br/> <br/>Purpose: To provide education about <br/>Medical Marijuana to <br/>patients, caregivers and the <br/>general public! <br/> <br/>If anyone has any questions, concerns or suggestions for us let me know. <br/>Contact Roger at abrronas@adelphia.net <br/>*************************************************************************** <br/> <br/> NEW CLUB WOW!! <br/>North Colorado Springs Cannabis Therapeutics Compassion Club <br/> <br/>Monday, June 5 at 6:30pm - 8pm in Conf. Rm2 <br/>(First Monday of each month and Possibly the third—depending on interest) <br/> <br/>The East library at 5550 N Union Blvd, Colo Spgs, CO 80918. <br/> <br/>Call for more information contact Michael Lee at 719 380 8444 <br/>or cannabis_therapeutics@msn.com <br/>**************************************************************************** <br/> <br/> WESTERN SLOPE BEGINS <br/> Its official Colorado Cares Medical Marijuana support group for patients and caregivers will be held July 29th in Grand Junction Colorado near the downtown area location will be announce at the end of June. More and contact information soon to come. <br/>**************************************************************************** <br/> <br/> North Denver Medical Marijuana Discussion Group <br/>'NEW' OFFICIAL MESSAGEBOARD: http://medmarijuana.meetup.com/119/ <br/> <br/>Zheng Chi Medical Marijuana Discussion Group <br/>Front Range Community College LIBRARY <br/>(112th,approximately six blocks West of Federal Ave.), Westminster <br/>Room L211 <br/> <br/> 7-9pm Monday May 22 <br/> 7-9pm Monday June 19 <br/> <br/>Zheng Chi or "Righteous Chi" is the Chi that is released to eliminate PAIN through the needles of Chinese Acupuncture, an effort that seems to be so much a regular part of my life, as I suffer with my Fibromyalgia flare ups! An entire team of doctors regularly helps me keep a better focus on quality of life, and to minimize the severe pain which plagues me. Medical marijuana is only one of the components for relief. <br/> <br/>DISCLAIMER: This is solely an Educational gathering, bringing the public, medical marijuana patients, caregivers, interested parties, and others together for the purpose of discussing answers to questions surrounding the option of medical marijuana in Colorado. ABSOLUTELY no medications will be dispensed and NO DOCTOR will be onsite. RULES PROHIBITION any discussions of specific instances of securing medication with "NO Drug Dealing" allowed in "any way, shape or form" onsite during this educational discussion forum. <br/>'New'OFFICIAL MESSAGEBOARD: http://medmarijuana.meetup.com/119/ <br/>Contact: TTipper39@yahoo.com </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://disAbilityConn.tribe.net">disAbility Connection</a> - 0 replies </div>

COmidnightrider46 2006-05-10T07:50:56Z Jynx http://disAbilityConn.tribe.net/thread/244c4ef8-a8ce-4480-a502-e5333d4393fa 2006-04-26T17:53:16Z 2006-01-30T22:28:09Z

<div>I got FM when I was in a car crash at 19. So it is called Post-Trauma FM, I also have Myofascial Pain Syndrome, am Bi-Polar, have Borderline Personality disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and a chronic torn meniscus of the left knee. I HAD to work, but at 32, had a nervous breakdown which led me to a near fatal suicide attempt at 33. I am unable to work, have no health insurance and no money. I've applied for Medi-Cal (denied) and SSD (denied 2x). I was told that I was turned down due to my extensive work history. Yes, I worked, but had NO quality of life. I have been on EVERY drug imaginable. Now I take Morphine ER 30mg tid, Morphine IR 15mg bid, Flexeril 10mg tid, Codeine 3 as needed, Paxil 10mg 1 a day, Lithium 150 mg @ bedtime, Risperdel .25 mg @ bedtime, and .5mg of Klonipin bid. I go to Alliance for Community Care for my mental illness but they dispense meds, not therapy or assistance. My PCP says I'm disabled, as does the Dept. of Rehab. I need knee surgery NOW (I've needed it for over a year). I live in Santa Clara Co. does anyone have an idea where I can turn for help? I am on my ALJ appeal w/ an attorney, but that could take quite a while for an outcome, which may not even go my way. I don't know what to do. </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://disAbilityConn.tribe.net">disAbility Connection</a> - 2 replies </div>

Jynx 2006-01-30T22:28:09Z doodlebug http://disAbilityConn.tribe.net/thread/536181a7-e473-4afb-8cc3-10db222d5baf 2006-04-26T04:26:46Z 2006-04-26T04:26:46Z

<div>So I joined this tribe like, a month ago... <br/>I've been sorta MIA~I dowloaded a virus that totally f**ked up my computer! <br/>I was able to get it somewhat sorted out, but still having trouble... <br/> <br/>anyway, I'm wondering if anyone can give me some good advice re:nervous system repair &amp; any alternative methods I could check out to help it along. I've got an acute demylinating polyneuropathy thing going on...so it came on with a quickness, but it's progress was stopped upon treatment. Supposedly, my central &amp; peripheral nervous system will heal... <br/> <br/>....................but last week my physical therapist (who's specialty is SCI work) said that upon meeting me 3 mos. ago (&amp; looking over my chart &amp; progress)she had suspected that there was damage done to the spinal cord (which is unusual for the condition i've got) <br/> -she named the region...but i forgot it's name almost instantly! oops!- <br/>->and that after our work together, some monotoring, testing &amp; especially her observation of my progress...that she's even more sure now that there is deffinate damage to my spinal cord. <br/> <br/>then i got "the talk"........ <br/>you know, the one about how this might be as good as it gets, <br/>&amp; how I should start thinking about the possibility of not ever getting 100% better...like they said I would <br/> <br/>Yeah, so...i've been running on this hope &amp; expectation of recovery for almost 2 yrs. <br/>&amp; right now i feel like i'm stuck in limbo <br/>i don't think any feelings have really even surfaced yet <br/>but i'm sure they're about to because I began to get this really frantic, desperate urge to seek out a different treatment, something my Dr. may have over looked or been too egotistical to consider. There has to be a way that my Phys. therapist was wrong-i can't be like this forever...i have a 5 1/2 year old! i have plans for the rest of my life, F**K!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!my marriage is already in ruins-well over, really-because of my illness... <br/> <br/>please, someone has got to have an idea...</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://disAbilityConn.tribe.net">disAbility Connection</a> - 0 replies </div>

doodlebug 2006-04-26T04:26:46Z doodlebug http://disAbilityConn.tribe.net/thread/8796d8da-523b-409a-b35a-a65a1ea068cc 2006-03-30T21:23:12Z 2006-03-29T20:53:54Z

<div>hi, I'm new to tribes (sorta) and I'm also newly disabled &amp; completely freaking out!!!!!! <br/>25 yr-old...new to wheelchair...HELP!!!!!!!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://disAbilityConn.tribe.net">disAbility Connection</a> - 1 reply </div>

doodlebug 2006-03-29T20:53:54Z http://disAbilityConn.tribe.net/thread/d0e0dd05-21ab-48ad-a0b1-23f2c8293a4b 2005-12-02T13:40:21Z 2005-11-28T05:55:43Z

<div>Hey guys, <br/>I'd be really into meeting folks who are part of the community working with people who have developmental disabilities. I've been working in the field for a while and always wondered if there's some support and resource structure for those of us dealing with the daily frustrations - challenging families, insane beaurocracy, etc. <br/> <br/>Other than that, just saying hello! New to tribe. <br/> <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://disAbilityConn.tribe.net">disAbility Connection</a> - 3 replies </div>

2005-11-28T05:55:43Z Ann http://disAbilityConn.tribe.net/thread/21190a47-425a-4364-a164-0c3aea2b3da4 2005-11-04T00:24:18Z 2005-05-28T19:54:45Z

<div>Hi! <br/> My name is Ann. I'm mildly disabled with cerebral palsy, a neurogenic bladder, and moderate to severe hearing loss. My application for S.S.I. has just been denied. I need to find a job to support myself, so that I can stay in San Diego and continue to help my elderly mother. I do have a place to stay. It would be best if I could find a dayshift job, so that I could be over at Mom's hospital by 4:00-4:30. She is a resident at a convalescent hospital in San Diego and she really likes me to have dinner with her every day. I am her only child and I try to help her as much as I can. <br/> I am a good typist and I'm computer literate. I have a B.A. in Humanities from New College of California, San Francisco. I would really appreciate any help or suggestions. I will be available for work on June 1, 2005 <br/> <br/> Thanks so much, <br/> Ann</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://disAbilityConn.tribe.net">disAbility Connection</a> - 1 reply </div>

Ann 2005-05-28T19:54:45Z oichick621 http://disAbilityConn.tribe.net/thread/6515dfc6-2081-4623-8523-6a024c2296f1 2005-09-12T00:41:32Z 2005-06-30T21:39:13Z

<div>Hi all I am Bonnie, I live in LA. My profile has more about me! Hope to meet some cool ppl's! <br/> <br/>Bonz</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://disAbilityConn.tribe.net">disAbility Connection</a> - 3 replies </div>

oichick621 2005-06-30T21:39:13Z http://disAbilityConn.tribe.net/thread/a8d1e1c2-2e96-42e4-b523-270ea9dd7a36 2004-10-19T02:28:24Z 2004-10-19T02:28:24Z

<div>Please forward widely!! <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>Do others miscategorize you because of the way your body looks? <br/> <br/>Do you feel straight-jacketed by main stream categories of sex, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, class, age, ability, etc? <br/> <br/>Do you feel isolated, like you just don't fit in? <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>COME TO FLUID!!! <br/> <br/>Fluid will be meeting for a casual lunch on Sunday, October 24, at 1:00 PM. The restaurant is "Cafe 16" (3170 16th St, between Valencia &amp; Guerrero. Take BART to the 16th St station and then walk West on 16th St for a few blocks). <br/> <br/>Please join us if you do not fit neatly into categories such as lesbian, gay, straight, woman, man, female, and male; black, African American, hispanic, Latino, Asian, Asian American, Native American, white, and Caucasion; underclass, working class, middle class, upper middle class, and upper class; child, teenager, young adult, adult, middle-aged, and senior citizen; able-bodied and disabled; and any other social categories! <br/> <br/> <br/>***Learn more about SF Fluid at www.groups.yahoo.com/group/SFFluid <br/> <br/>***Subscribe to the SF Fluid email list by sending an email to SFFluid-Subscribe@yahoogroups.com </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://disAbilityConn.tribe.net">disAbility Connection</a> - 0 replies </div>

2004-10-19T02:28:24Z heatheroni http://disAbilityConn.tribe.net/thread/06b72fc7-4120-4d18-8381-53dab082f457 2004-03-19T22:47:23Z 2004-03-18T20:31:04Z

<div>I am the mother of an autistic child. I live in the Upstate New York area, and I heard a story summary on the news recently about a local plant (in Pittsfield, I think?) that may be dumping pollution that could lead to developmental delays in children. I tried to catch the whole story, but I missed it. Does anyone know how I can chase this information down? <br/> <br/>Much thanks.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://disAbilityConn.tribe.net">disAbility Connection</a> - 1 reply </div>

heatheroni 2004-03-18T20:31:04Z Eric http://disAbilityConn.tribe.net/thread/1167f46a-b1c1-4098-9f02-35d85f5d5072 2003-12-17T01:51:25Z 2003-12-16T21:47:19Z

<div>Thank you for joining the disAbility Connection. My name is Eric and I have spent many years working to help people with disabilities. More specifically, I work to improve assistive technology for different companies and have recently developed a piece of software to help people with limited mobility and speech difficulties communicate more effectively. I have just began marketing this software on a larger scale. Feel free to share what you do and how you do it on this board.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://disAbilityConn.tribe.net">disAbility Connection</a> - 1 reply </div>

Eric 2003-12-16T21:47:19Z