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Nancy Ackerley

Nancy Ackerley

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posted 10/02/2008, comments (4)

disabilitiy

Well i went to the doctor today. He told me to try for disability.Because of my back problems and ms and depression. So i am going to try. Nancy
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Mandy Crest

Mandy Crest

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MS Blogger and Freelance Writer
posted 09/12/2008, comments (7)

Hey, You with the Cane, Could You Speed it Up?

This is going to sound a little strange, but I believe that trains should give pedestrians the right of way. At least when they are running in a shopping mall. Let me explain.There is a shopping mall close to my home. It's very small, only one level, and easy to navigate. No stairs, escalators, or elevators needed. The main entrances have... Read moreChevron
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Mandy Crest

Mandy Crest

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MS Blogger and Freelance Writer
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 moreChevron
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Mandy Crest

Mandy Crest

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MS Blogger and Freelance Writer
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 moreChevron
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Mandy Crest

Mandy Crest

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MS Blogger and Freelance Writer
posted 07/22/2008, comments (2)

Are You Disabled?

Marriam-Webster OnLine defines the word disabled as: “incapacitated by illness or injury; also : physically or mentally impaired in a way that substantially limits activity especially in relation to employment or education”Am I disabled? Are you? The definition sounds fairly cut and dry, but when I try to apply it to my own life,... Read moreChevron
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