[QUAD-L] The bionic man

2005-01-04 Thread wheelchair
Magnet Controls are nothing new. Its one of the oldest forms of adaptive equipment on a van (in the tail lights). The other is toggle switches with key lock in the box. Today, most companies are using electronics and remote controllers. It adds the element of security with functionality.

Re: [QUAD-L] Frustration

2005-01-04 Thread Smurfonwheels
In a message dated 04/01/2005 02:51:54 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have no idea what if feels like to be with someone as a paraplegic. Stacy I personally have found that relationships are even more meaningfull being a para than what they were as a AB.

Re: [QUAD-L] Home Accessibility

2005-01-04 Thread Lori Michaelson
I'll keep my answer short simple. I'd like the floor plan HUGE (with money being no obstacle) and an "open floor plan." Widened doorways or archways from one room to another. Glorious hardwood floors throughout. Solar heating roof in at least half the house so colder days I can just sit

Re: [QUAD-L] Home Accessibility

2005-01-04 Thread Houston809
Title: Re: [QUAD-L] Home Accessibility Lori Youre going 2 have 2 help my architect out designing my place when the time comes. I love the home you described. Except my office wont have room 4 hubby :) or wifey my office will be my place of solitude :) On 1/4/05 1:23 PM, Lori Michaelson [EMAIL

Re: [QUAD-L] Frustration

2005-01-04 Thread David K. Kelmer
Hi Warrior, I don't thinkmy sexual feelings haseverbeen a problem formewhen meeting new people. I was a married manwhen I had my SCI andmy wife and Iwere sexually active before I was out of rehab. Over time my sexualfeelings have become a part of who I am, and is a part of any relationship I'm

[QUAD-L] Home Accessibility

2005-01-04 Thread Houston809
Title: Home Accessibility Jessica, The apartment Im in was designed by a Para and I think the brother of someone with CP. Theyre about 25 yrs old so they could use a lot of updating and as Wally Billy pointed out no 1 design will be perfect for everyone. And designs that were tailored for a

[QUAD-L] FW: Home Accessibility/ oops 4got

2005-01-04 Thread Houston809
Title: FW: Home Accessibility/ oops 4got Subject: Home Accessibility Jessica, The apartment Im in was designed by a Para and I think the brother of someone with CP. Theyre about 25 yrs old so they could use a lot of updating and as Wally Billy pointed out no 1 design will be perfect for

Re: [QUAD-L] Home Accessibility

2005-01-04 Thread QuadPirate
I'm in the process of building an accessible home and the most important things for me are: Wider hallways and doors. Low threshold doorways. Large open rooms. Definitely extra outlets in Mstr Bedroom around the bed. Level Lot. At least an 8' garage door and preferably18' instead of 16'.

Re: [QUAD-L] Frustration

2005-01-04 Thread Stacy Harim
I absolutly agree. When I was with Mike, it was so nice to just sit or lay there in his arms or kissing him. I enjoyed that and sex didn't even come into mind. It defiantly hurt more when that ended than it did with other men when I was AB. Stacy - Original Message - From:

Re: [QUAD-L] Frustration/sensitive

2005-01-04 Thread Stacy Harim
Title: Frustration/sensitive Houston, I'm glad you said what you said, because I portrayed you as someone who seems to get women a lot. I don't know why. Maybe just because you speak with so much confidence. I also do what you do. I am strong around people and they would never in a million

[QUAD-L] home accessibility

2005-01-04 Thread TheOmen723
hey jessica 1)i have a tall wheelchair so i don't like going places where i have to sit under tables because most of the time i won't fit. 2)not sure how my life would be different. maybe less physical stress. as far as my home, automatic sliding doors like they have at many stores,

Re: [QUAD-L] Frustration/sensitive

2005-01-04 Thread THouston
Title: Frustration/sensitive Ditto Houston I used to be very aggressive b/4 now I'm very passive. Any little line I used to take it and flirt but now I take it as someone just trying to be nice. tahouston - Original Message - From: Houston809 To: andrea murray ; [EMAIL

Re: [QUAD-L] Home Accessibility

2005-01-04 Thread THouston
Well Lori, your prayers are answered. I'll just add your name behind mine for America's Extreme HomeMake Over. Started working on my home 2 years ago when my wife left but now I say why waste the time and money when they're just going to come in and destroy all my fine work (lol) :-)