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Beth commented on Colorado
I want support. HOUSING IN COLORADO.
Beth commented on P&P
So right. P&P is the only thing I HATE avout SCI. I am 44 years out and old, he cure I will never see. GREAT Article.
Beth commented on Colorado
Hi, This is a small group and rather quiet. I do not know of volunteer opportunities here in colorado. I do think there are many issues that need to be addressed. I was injured in 1967 auto accident due to a drunk driver. L 1,2,3 incomplete.
Beth commented on Gerthro's profile
Thanks for the suggestion and phone number. This is what scares me. I had called the REEVES number and I do know the places in town who are supose to help. NO ONE COULD HELP. It upsets me because I know these things and others do not. I found 2 accessible apartments in low income neither were available. I asked some landloards to make changes - nothing big - NO. I was told I could make changes at my own expence. Then, there were those who just did not want to rent to a disabled person.
Gerthro commented on Beth's profile
So sorry the new place isn't perfect. You should call our Information Specialists, they might be able to hook you up with a local organization that can help: 800-539-7309.
Beth commented on Gerthro's profile
I found a place. I can get in and out of the bathroom. But it is not accessible. The kitchen is imposible. I get so frustraited.
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Beth commented on Dan Gottlieb's profile
Growing OLD with a SCI. I was thrown 120 feet from a rolling car when I was 17. The Dr.'s were positive I would not survive. Guess what here I am here 43 years later. I have tons of experiences. It just never stops. Good thing I have a great positive attitude about everything.
Beth updated their status
Just got home from seachering for a place to live. Time is running out. Imposible ?!?!?!?!?!
Beth commented on RoboDad's profile
Just hoping something might change in 43 years. Oh well I guess I will camp at Walmart.
Beth updated their status
Watching the Colorado Rockies Baseball game.
Beth commented on Sick of Being Sick
Thank you for sharing with me. I understand where you are comming from. The bathroom stuff has always been the hardest thing for me and I can still take care of it myself.

I know it is difficult to live for now rather than live for a cure. My problem has always been other people telling me how I should live for now. I have to be in some control. The strange thing is if my accident happened today rather then 1967 I would have my cure..... Life really is interesting isn't it??????

My big concern today is finding an accessible place for me and my grandson, age 8, to live in the next week. Been looking for several weeks. Being homeless will be a first for me. lol
Beth
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RoboDad commented on Beth's profile
addendum: Unless you're wealthy and able to buy a ranch-style house that you can modify for accessibility, there is not much available in the stock of low income housing that lead makes available. Many counties have opted out of the low income housing business, which makes it even more difficult. Universal design and vi regulations being adopted by some states may eventually change things that your story in a letter to your elected representatives might also help. Good luck!

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