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Vicki

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posted 11/18/2009, comment (1)

Mobility Aids: Vans and Wheelchairs

Vans seem to be perfect for handling wheelchairs and the people who use them. The same adaptive equipment that allows cars to accommodate people with walking difficulties can be added to vans as well. Some of these devices have extra features especially for wheelers using vans. For example, the swivel seat that reaches out from a car door,... Read more Chevron

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Mandy Crest

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posted 08/20/2008, comments (6)

Handicapped Accessiblity is Just Good Business

Question: What do you do if you are disabled, and you cannot gain entry into a retail store, restaurant, hotel, or other public building? How about if, once you get inside, you find that you cannot take full advantage of services offered?Answer: You don’t patronize these businesses. You spend a lot of time at home, and your family and... Read more Chevron

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Lisa Emrich

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posted 08/18/2008, comments (4)

Who do you tell? When and Why? - Part 2 The Middle Realm

Telling people that you have Multiple Sclerosis is a very personal choice. For some, it flows naturally from their lips without hesitation. For some, it is a secret which they hold close to the breast. In Part 1, I discussed telling those people closest to you - family members, other doctors, perhaps your best friend. Ultimately each... Read more Chevron

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Mandy Crest

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posted 08/18/2008, comments (4)

"Handicapped People Steal Shower Chairs"

My daughter is dating a young man who is confined to a wheelchair as a result of spinal cord injury, and it has profoundly affected the way she sees the world.You see, Emily and I have lived quite a distance apart for the last several years. While she has witnessed some of my multiple sclerosis related disability, it has had only a minor impact on... Read more Chevron

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Mandy Crest

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posted 08/15/2008, comment (1)

If It'll Help You Stay in the Game...Take Advantage!

In the shower this morning, I rested for a moment on my shower chair. The warm water felt good and I felt secure on my chair. It’s always there when I need it and I rarely give it a thought these days. It amuses me now to remember how it hurt my pride to purchase it.After my first MS attacks, I was also reluctant to buy a cane. Owning one... Read more Chevron

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