Re: [QUAD-L] college-quads

[DeLiMiTeD4]

I'd like to mention that it has been 30 years since I became a quad. I don't know if they keep stats on it( I'm sure someone does) While I was in rehab at the old Dodd Hall in Columbus, 3 quads committed suicide. I've been asked by counselors to see psychiatrists to be certain I had no suicidal tendencies before beginning college. I have never read any reports as to how true it is that quads are high risks for it. I personally think that psychotic people that often work at vocational rehab centers are a greater risk. My counselor suffered from paranoid delusions and severe depression, so he was quickly put in charge of the local bureau of voc. rehab. In my 30 years as a quad I have thought about suicide but I have never attempted it nor do I encourage it. Life is a gift. I don't believe it is meant to be wasted or destroyed by me or anyone else. I wish I hadn't mentioned it. I don't like this subject. Merry Christmas, john   In a message dated 12/18/2005 9:04:08 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I would rather consider that the more one is physically impair'd... the more certifiable education one needs.  A college degree is no warranty, but one has a much better chance with a Master's, PHD or Doctor's..... than just a mere, high school diploma. Education and knowledge=  Power to survive. W In a message dated 12/17/05 2:49:48 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Quads are often discouraged to get higher education because we are such  high suicide risks and why put a lot of money into someone is this physically  limited. You got to stay on them. Don't let them make verbal promises to you. Get them to put it in writing. Don't be afraid to call your state  representative. john   >>