InstantForum.NET v4.1.4Spinal Cord Injury and Paralysis Forumhttp://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/forums/Information@ChristopherReeve.orgSun, 05 Feb 2012 01:37:25 GMT20http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/forums/Topic4398836-6620-1.aspxI wanted to open this post so people can share some of their favorite quotes with the rest of the paralysis community. A great quote can be a great way to start your day just like a nice cup of coffee, tea, or orange juice. This quote I am going to share is one of my all time favorites when I post it on facebook from time to time people always love it. The ironic thing is that I came across this quote while looking up a recipe for a fruit salad. “Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit...wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad.” So please everyone share the love of a great quote :D Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:39:42 GMTPRC_Jenniferhttp://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/forums/Topic4430176-6620-1.aspxDon't get me wrong; at a time he took anti-depressants and when one script ran out he said no more did he need them. He is usually very nice, doesn't communicate much during all our marriage since 1976. I can't tell him what to do often times like making a 911 call when my pain is out of control. Even something as small as telling a nurse something that needs added, he refuses. He says, "I can't make a call by myself even," It hurt; as I am quiet & try to not confront him. I still have burning nerve nerve pain which keeps me limited in sitting in my chair. He needs to get outside like he wants just for an hr. or two. We were to get out today, but I got out of the hospital one hour from here last Friday and I have not seen the outside since. I was bedridden for a year & recently have felt better from nerve pain due to a surgery one year year ago, so I crawl into bed & just try to not be a problem.Tue, 12 Oct 2010 23:32:29 GMTNataliehttp://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/forums/Topic4422057-6620-1.aspxWe've compiled a list of apps for SmartPhones (including iPhone, iPad, Android and BlackBerry) that benefit people living with paralysis of any kind. The list is constructed from a wide range of apps and includes those that were specifically created for wheelchair users as well as apps that might just improve the quality of life for anyone including people living with paralysis.[url=http://www.christopherreeve.org/site/c.mtKZKgMWKwG/b.6133767/k.1326/The_Reeve_Foundations_Guide_to_Apps_for_People_Using_Wheelchairs.htm]Read the article[/url] and post your favorites here.Rob[center][img]http://www.christopherreeve.org/atf/cf/%7B173BCA02-3665-49AB-9378-BE009C58A5D3%7D/pogostylus_200x200.jpg[/img][/center]Tue, 21 Sep 2010 09:39:27 GMTGerthrohttp://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/forums/Topic4419050-6620-1.aspxMany of you may have read writer Saralee Perel's thoughts on her paralysis. Some are hilarious, and all are very touching. ([url=http://www.christopherreeve.org/site/c.mtKZKgMWKwG/b.4572089/k.7867/Tell_Us_Your_Story_Center.htm]You'll find her writings here[/url].)But you have never read anything like this. She takes, what I think is, the bravest step of all and talks about her addiction. Please [url=http://www.christopherreeve.org/site/c.mtKZKgMWKwG/b.6194067/k.CCCE/Disability_and_Addiction_The_Seemingly_Easiest_Fix.htm]have a read[/url], and then come back here to discuss.RobTue, 14 Sep 2010 11:28:51 GMTGerthrohttp://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/forums/Topic4423946-6620-1.aspxWendy Crawford, a professional model who sustained a spinal cord injury in 1984, resulting in quadriplegia, spent years of frustration not being able to find answers to what seemed to be simple questions regarding everyday women’s issues for individuals in wheelchairs. She decided to take action by creating a website to address cover these topics. In 2002, her vision became a reality - mobileWOMEN.org was launched and has had loyal readers and interactive participants ever since.mobileWOMEN.org is a unique online magazine where women in wheelchairs can find answers to questions about health, sexuality, parenting, fashion, and other topics that are not typically addressed in women’s mainstream media. The mission of mobileWOMEN.org is to bring together current and accurate information on issues of interests to the disability community and to enable people to share and learn from one another.Wendy has stated many times, “Our most valuable resource is each either.” So it is not surprising that the majority of writers for the site have been women with disabilities - who better to share on these important topics? One of these writers is Kelly Rouba, former Ms. Wheelchair New Jersey, author, and tireless advocate for people with disabilities. Kelly, who has juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, took a deep interest in the site and joined Wendy to become a co-editor of mobileWOMEN.org. Completing the team is co-editor Cheryl Price, wheelchair tennis player, mother and former editor of a Miami entertainment newspaper who became paralyzed at birth. With feedback from readers all over the world, this dynamic trio put their heads together and is now ready to re-launch a new and improved mobileWOMEN.org. The team confirms that site contains all the important information that it did before, but they are excited to introduce three new innovative features! The first feature allows women to upload their own personal video clips as a way to educate and inspire others through their stories. The second is a new and improved forum that allows women to ask questions and share ideas on everything from women’s issues to adapted clothing ideas on the latest looks in fashion. Lastly, the “Featured mobileWOMAN” section introduces readers to phenomenal women throughout the world. Whether they are leading the way in their career, athletic endeavor or in other areas of life, these women’s stories are compelling and meaningful.mobileWOMEN.org believes that women with disabilities steer their own lives. Empowered by knowledge, they are having children, pursuing careers, competing in professional sports arenas, becoming community leaders, and living life to the fullest! This overlooked segment of the population refuses to be overlooked anymore and mobileWOMEN.org is excited to be in the forefront where knowledge is expanded and success celebrated, thereby broadening the horizons for women in wheelchairs all over the world! Visit mobileWOMEN.org to learn more.Sun, 26 Sep 2010 14:51:04 GMTWendyhttp://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/forums/Topic4397670-6620-1.aspxWe released [url=http://www.christopherreeve.org/site/lookup.asp?c=mtKZKgMWKwG&b=6150343]Top 20 Most Livable U.S. Cities for Wheelchair Users[/url] today after months of looking at data. What do you think? How wheelchair livable is your city? What makes a city livable in your mind?Seattle, Denver and Chicago are some of America's Top 20 most livable cities for people living with paralysis, rated by the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. The Reeve Foundation commissioned the list in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA was passed by Congress on July 26, 1990, to protect against discrimination based on disability.The Top 20 Most Livable Cities represent several regions of the country and highlight those communities that provide the best combination of health and livability-related factors, which enable a disabled person to live a fuller, longer life. Health factors include clean air, Medicaid eligibility and spending, access to physicians and rehabilitation facilities. Livability factors include access to fitness facilities and recreation, access to paratransit and the percentage of people living with disabilities who are employed. The city's age and climate are also taken into account."Our Top 20 list highlights the great work taking place across the country to help Americans living with paralysis live their lives to the fullest, thanks, in large part to the passage of the ADA," said Peter Wilderotter, President and CEO. "However, there is still so much more we can do as a nation to improve the quality of life for the tens of millions of Americans living with a disability."The cities named are as follows, in ranked order: 1. Seattle, Wash. 2. Albuquerque, N.M. 3. Reno, Nev. 4. Denver, Colo. 5. Portland, Ore. 6. Chicago, Ill. 7. Birmingham, Ala. 8. Winston-Salem, N.C. 9. Orlando, Fla. 10. Lubbock, Texas 11. Miami, Fla. 12. Tampa, Fla. 13. Durham, N.C. 14. Fort Worth, Texas 15. Virginia Beach, Va. 16. Arlington, Texas 17. Baltimore, Md. 18. New Orleans, La. 19. Arlington, Va. 20. Atlanta, Ga.Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:46:39 GMTGerthrohttp://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/forums/Topic4406270-6620-1.aspxIm a 46 year old para and I need a place to live preferably in san gabriel valley ca.The problem Im having is I cant find anything wheelchair acsessable or under 550 a month.I have been sleeping in my 67 nova going on 2 months now and realy would like to find somewhere to live asap.If you know of or have anything for me please contact Ben at turbrotoy@msn.com or 626-487-9500Thanks!!!Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:11:16 GMTBenhttp://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/forums/Topic4405207-6620-1.aspxAfter our [url=http://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/forums/Topic4397670-6620-1.aspx?DisplayMode=1]Top 20 Most Livable Cities for People Using Wheelchairs[/url] came out we got a lot of input, both good and bad. What was most notable was how hard the data was hard to come by to help us make our decisions. Plus, we only looked at the top 100 cities based on population. That passes by some really great small towns.Now we want to hear from the real experts -- you! What do you have to say about your hometown? We want to know about accessibility, but we also want to know what other things make your city good or bad. RobTue, 10 Aug 2010 13:55:10 GMTGerthrohttp://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/forums/Topic4400289-6620-1.aspxWith summer TV being a bit of a drag for the most part except for The Real Housewives of NJ which I may add I am from the lovely state of NJ and have yet to flip a table, I tend to dig into some nice summer reading. So far this summer I read Chasing Harry Winston (quick and fun read) then I moved on to something a bit deeper and read Change of Heart by Jodi Picoult's the book was amazing and has a very unique story. I wanted to open up to the forum for recommendations on my 3rd summer read. Looking forward to hearing some suggestions and seeing what everyone on the community is reading.Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:25:43 GMTPRC_Jenniferhttp://www.spinalcordinjury-paralysis.org/forums/Topic4399120-6620-1.aspxJohn Callahan died at age 59 on July 24th, 2010 after a lengthy hospital stay, due to complications from his spinal cord injury. You can [url=http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/htm...anobit26m.html]read more here[/url] from the Seattle times as well as from the [url=http://portlandtribune.com/news_grap...1320345700.jpg ]Portland Tribune[/url].Known for his edgy and often dark humor, John found humor in life as a quadraplegic. Callahan's 1989 collection called, “Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far On Foot” is one of my favorites. You can visit [url=http://www.callahanonline.com/index.php]Callahan's website[/url] for a look at some of his cutting edge cartoonsRIP John.Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:36:39 GMTPRC_Bernadette