[QUAD-L] Fwd: ICYMI: Momentum to Update SSI's Asset Limits

2023-12-15 Thread Jim Lubin
https://www.votervoice.net/UnitedSpinal/campaigns/107795/respond -- Forwarded message - From: United Spinal Association I know with the holiday season, travel plans, and last-minute shopping, things can get hectic for all of us. But in case you missed the email we sent

Re: [QUAD-L] nighttime alert

2023-10-12 Thread Jim Lubin
I use a baby monitor and Amazon echos (multiple throughout the house) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08DF55XYX On Thu, Oct 12, 2023 at 2:10 PM Ben Mattlin wrote: > I'm so far behind the curve! But, yes, that's the kind of thing I was > thinking of – being able to call out from bed, say,

[QUAD-L] Greg Wickenburg

2023-02-06 Thread Jim Lubin
this posted on facebook To all the friends, family and supporters of Greg Wickenburg, Our hearts are heavy to have to tell you that Greg passed away last night, February 5th 2023. He was surrounded by family and died peacefully at home. Greg was an amazing, inspiring, creative, generous,

Re: [QUAD-L]

2023-01-24 Thread Jim Lubin
This website explains what it is https://www.ablenrc.org/what-is-able/what-are-able-acounts/ Basically, it is a way for a person with a disability to be able to put money into an account without it affecting being eligible for benefits. On Mon, Jan 23, 2023 at 10:33 AM Shala Silverstein wrote:

Re: [QUAD-L] An Introduction to ABLE Accounts

2023-01-15 Thread Jim Lubin
ask for a while now but I'm just getting more curious since > I sometimes see a few days between messages. > > Thanks! > Tod Santee > > On Tue, Jan 10, 2023, 11:58 PM Jim Lubin wrote: > >> What happens to the ABLE account after the death of the account owner?click >&g

Re: [QUAD-L] An Introduction to ABLE Accounts

2023-01-10 Thread Jim Lubin
. https://www.ablenrc.org/frequently-asked-questions/ On Tue, Jan 10, 2023 at 7:48 AM SHIRLEY BELL wrote: > My question that I can't find the answer to, is if you have an able > account and die doe the state get your money? Thanks Jim > > On January 10, 2023 at 10:34 AM Jim Lubin wr

[QUAD-L] ABLE Account Age Adjustment a Bright Spot in Omnibus Passage

2023-01-10 Thread Jim Lubin
https://specialneedsanswers.com/able-account-age-adjustment-a-bright-spot-in-omnibus-passage-19405#

[QUAD-L] An Introduction to ABLE Accounts

2023-01-10 Thread Jim Lubin
Age Limit — Eligibility is currently limited to people who developed their disability before age 26; anyone who becomes disabled later in life does not qualify. Fortunately, in late 2022, Congress signed off on adjusting this age limitation beginning in 2026. At that time, individuals who became

[QUAD-L] Check this out – ​Will Congress Finally Increase SSI’s Asset Limits? - Reeve Foundation

2022-11-19 Thread Jim Lubin
Will Congress Finally Increase SSI’s Asset Limits? - Reeve Foundation https://www.christopherreeve.org/blog/life-after-paralysis/will-congress-finally-increase-ssis-asset-limits

[QUAD-L] 10 Interesting Online Jobs You May Not Have Heard About

2022-08-01 Thread Jim Lubin
https://www.makeuseof.com/interesting-online-jobs-not-heard/?utm_source=MUO-NL-RP_medium=newsletter

[QUAD-L] 33 years

2022-05-17 Thread Jim Lubin
Today marks 33 years since my transverse myelitis onset. I woke up with a pain in my shoulder. Two hours later I could not remain able to stand and then stopped breathing. I have been paralyzed from the neck down and dependent on a ventilator to breathe to keep me alive ever since. I am otherwise

[QUAD-L] Re: Questing information on online-support group

2022-04-21 Thread Jim Lubin
Hi Laura, Are you looking for an online or in-person support group? On Thu, Apr 21, 2022 at 7:01 PM Laura Tinker wrote: > > Hi my name is Laura. I’m a care giver to my brother Andrew. Andrew is 39 > years old. He has Schizophrenia and is a quadriplegic from a Traumatic > brain Injury in a car

Re: [QUAD-L] Let's try a Zoom Meeting earlier - Thursday, April 7th

2022-04-07 Thread Jim Lubin
shoot, I forgot! On Tue, Mar 29, 2022 at 1:14 PM Don Price wrote: > It's hard to find a time that works for everyone, but let's try an earlier > meeting. I apologize to anyone who cannot make this time. > How about we try 2pm PST on Thursday, April 7th. > That's > > 5pm EST > 4pm CST > 3pm MST

[QUAD-L] The 10 Best Side Business Ideas for Full-Time Workers

2022-04-04 Thread Jim Lubin
https://www.makeuseof.com/best-side-business-ideas-full-time-workers/

Re: [QUAD-L] Quadlist Zoom Meeting, 3/15

2022-03-17 Thread Jim Lubin
PM Nichole Rohling > wrote: > >> Anytime between 1 pm and 4 pm CST >> >> >> >> Nicki >> >> >> >> *From:* Jim Lubin [mailto:jlu...@eskimo.com] >> *Sent:* Wednesday, March 16, 2022 8:44 PM >> *To:* Edward Tessier &g

Re: [QUAD-L] Quadlist Zoom Meeting, 3/15

2022-03-16 Thread Jim Lubin
Don Price wrote: > > Hey all! > > > > We did a Quadlist Zoom meeting a few weeks ago, and even though only four > of us attended it was still very enjoyable. I finally got to see and talk > to my hero, Jim Lubin, the man who started the Quadlist. > > > > Anyhow

Re: [QUAD-L] REMINDER--QUAD-LIST ZOOM TODAY (2/15/22)

2022-02-15 Thread Jim Lubin
Thanks for setting this up Don. It was nice to see you guys. We'll have to do it again some time. On Tue, Feb 15, 2022 at 11:13 AM Don Price wrote: > I hope to meet some of you today! > 5pm Eastern > 4pm Central > 3pm AZ and Mountain > 2pm pacific > > I've set up this Zoom meeting. Join if you

Re: [QUAD-L] REMINDER--QUAD-LIST ZOOM TODAY (2/15/22)

2022-02-15 Thread Jim Lubin
Thanks for setting this up Don. It was nice to see you guys. We'll have to do it again some time. On Tue, Feb 15, 2022 at 11:52 AM Don Price wrote: > I hope to meet some of you today! > 5pm Eastern > 4pm Central > 3pm AZ and Mountain > 2pm pacific > > I've set up this Zoom meeting. Join if you

Fwd: [QUAD-L] Re: Quadlist Zoom Meetup, 2/15, 3pm AZ Time

2022-02-14 Thread Jim Lubin
-- Forwarded message - From: Jim Lubin Date: Mon, Feb 14, 2022 at 4:38 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Quadlist Zoom Meetup, 2/15, 3pm AZ Time To: Edward Tessier Cc: Don Price , Quad-list Post I was just checking the time. Is 3 pm AZ Time = 2 pm Pacific Time = 5 pm Eastern Time

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Quadlist Zoom Meetup, 2/15, 3pm AZ Time

2022-02-14 Thread Jim Lubin
I was just checking the time. Is 3 pm AZ Time = 2 pm Pacific Time = 5 pm Eastern Time? On Tue, Feb 8, 2022 at 6:16 PM Edward Tessier wrote: > Thanks Don! > > Can't wait to finally see everybody > > Ed Tessier > -- > *From:* Don Price > *Sent:* Tuesday, February

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Testing my email

2022-01-19 Thread Jim Lubin
I'm still alive and well. On Sat, Jan 15, 2022 at 1:00 PM radnbada...@aol.com wrote: > Ray (radnbadatpj) Still here c/5 Prescott Valley AZ 20yrs post, miss all > the old timers:( Jim who started this site, I think he’s still here, W > (Wheelchair who’s son was a quad) and he always gave

[QUAD-L] 10 Work From Home Careers You Should Know About

2022-01-19 Thread Jim Lubin
https://www.makeuseof.com/work-from-home-careers-to-know/

Re: [QUAD-L] Breathing

2021-07-27 Thread Jim Lubin
I knew someone who was a C2 quad dependent on a vent to breathe and changed to a diaphragm pacemaker. She wrote an article about it https://files.wearesrna.org/newsletters/j5/journal-5-11.htm She suffered from depression and stopped eating then passed away a few years ago. On Tue, Jul 27, 2021

Re: [QUAD-L] Vent ?

2021-07-22 Thread Jim Lubin
I can't breathe at all on my own the vent is breathing for me so the experience is different. On Thu, Jul 22, 2021 at 11:39 AM Greg wrote: > you guys on vents ever get use to it? > I have to use one at night, I use a face mask not trach. I just can't get > the breathing to match mine good

Re: [QUAD-L] Bed/Mattress Question

2021-04-18 Thread Jim Lubin
.gov/medical-equipment-suppliers/ On Fri, Apr 9, 2021 at 9:56 PM Jim Lubin wrote: > I had two pressure sores 6 years ago and the wound care doctor prescribed > an invacare MA65. I just moved and wanted to replace it. I just got the > invacare MA600 and love it. > > On Fri, Mar 1

Re: [QUAD-L] Bed/Mattress Question

2021-04-13 Thread Jim Lubin
Invacare microAIR Alternating Pressure Low Air Loss Mattress System, 500 lb. Weight Capacity, MA600 https://smile.amazon.com/Invacare-microAIR-Alternating-Pressure-MA600/dp/B07T99MF3B/ On Fri, Apr 9, 2021 at 9:56 PM Jim Lubin wrote: > I had two pressure sores 6 years ago and the wound c

Re: [QUAD-L] Bed/Mattress Question

2021-04-09 Thread Jim Lubin
I had two pressure sores 6 years ago and the wound care doctor prescribed an invacare MA65. I just moved and wanted to replace it. I just got the invacare MA600 and love it. On Fri, Mar 19, 2021 at 11:28 AM Nancy wrote: > What bed/mattress do you use to prevent skin breakdowns? I'm looking for

[QUAD-L] Fwd: Take Action: Support the ABLE Age Adjustment Act

2021-04-09 Thread Jim Lubin
-- Forwarded message - From: United Spinal Advocacy Network Date: Fri, Apr 9, 2021 at 2:07 PM Subject: Take Action: Support the ABLE Age Adjustment Act To: James Lubin Fellow advocate,United Spinal supports the ABLE Age Adjustment Act (H.R. 1219/S.331), which would expand

[QUAD-L] SCI-COG Study

2021-03-07 Thread Jim Lubin
*SCI-COG Study* The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of a cognitive screening test in a SCI population. We are doing this research to improve how well a person’s medical team can identify whether a patient needs to see a specialist about memory, attention, and other thinking

Re: [QUAD-L] Voice Operated TV Google, Alexa, others?

2021-02-25 Thread Jim Lubin
This device lets you use a cell phone to connect to a phone with a jack. Cell2jack - Cellphone to Home Phone Adapter - Make and Receive Cell Phone Call on Your landline Phone Free https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B089984QRT/ On Thu, Feb 25, 2021 at 5:32 PM Lori Michaelson wrote: > Yup I do

[QUAD-L] Come As You Are (2019) - IMDb

2020-08-28 Thread Jim Lubin
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6722726/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 I just watched this on Starz. I liked it. Funny.

Re: [QUAD-L] For the Quach that are paralyzed from the neck down a question

2020-05-18 Thread Jim Lubin
I mainly use my cell phone, a Moto G7, through a program called Vysor on my Windows 10 laptop. I have also used the free Voice Access app for Android that lets you control your device with spoken commands. Use your voice to open apps, navigate, and edit text hands-free. To

[QUAD-L] Celebrating Life 31 years after Transverse Myelitis!

2020-05-17 Thread Jim Lubin
On May 17, 1989, I suddenly, within minutes, went from a sharp pain in my shoulder to becoming paralyzed from the neck down and dependent on a ventilator to breathe due to acute idiopathic transverse myelitis. My condition has not changed but I am otherwise in good health and grateful for every

[QUAD-L] Re: Just checking in.

2020-04-27 Thread Jim Lubin
I'm doing good. Hope you are doing well On Mon, Apr 27, 2020 at 7:13 AM Nancy wrote: > Just want to know how you all are doing. Thinking of you all! > > Nan >

[QUAD-L] Update about COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments for Beneficiaries

2020-04-03 Thread Jim Lubin
Commissioner of Social Security Shares Update about COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments for Beneficiaries Posted on April 3, 2020 by Andrew Saul, Commissioner, Social Security Administration “I want to provide an update to people who receive benefits from the Social Security Administration. The

Re: [QUAD-L] Anyone know how Quads will fair if they get Virus?

2020-04-03 Thread Jim Lubin
I saw an interview with an ENT doctor. He said NOT to use filters from vacuum cleaner bags since they are coated with chemicals that you don't want to be inhaling. He recommends microfiber cloths inside the cotton layers. Also be sure to wash/dry them at least daily. On Fri, Apr 3, 2020 at 12:05

[QUAD-L] Social Security Recipients Will Automatically Receive Economic Impact Payments

2020-04-01 Thread Jim Lubin
https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sm967 Social Security Recipients Will Automatically Receive Economic Impact Payments April 1, 2020 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today announced that Social Security beneficiaries who are not

Re: [QUAD-L] Do you guys know if

2020-03-28 Thread Jim Lubin
might be $1200 https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/info-2020/coronavirus-stimulus-checks.html On Sat, Mar 28, 2020 at 3:49 AM wrote: > Hello guys that check that the president going to send to everybody if is > going to affect us on our disability check and my other question is do

Re: [QUAD-L] Hello guys I have a question for you

2020-03-28 Thread Jim Lubin
This could be what your friend heard https://www.medicaid.gov/state-resource-center/disaster-response-toolkit/federal-disaster-resources/index.html *View in browser

Re: [QUAD-L] Magic Bullet Suppositories

2020-03-21 Thread Jim Lubin
I use Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) - Suppositories, 10 mg for my bowel program. https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000K6J2DU/ On Fri, Mar 20, 2020 at 7:07 PM wrote: > Hello. Does anyone know where I can get the Magic Bullet Suppositories? > I went to the Allegro website and it said they were out of stock. >

Re: [QUAD-L] Any you guys has a trach I will like to ask you

2020-02-17 Thread Jim Lubin
Had a trach 31+ years. Use a Shiley 4CFS Non-Fenestrated Tracheostomy Tube, Cuffless, Size 4 Change the trach every 3 months No surgery On Mon, Feb 17, 2020 at 5:18 AM wrote: > Any you guys that has Trait I will like to ask you couple questions how > often you change your trach also have your

Re: [QUAD-L] Wondering

2020-02-10 Thread Jim Lubin
I found this page with contact info depending on what issue you have https://hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip/about-medicaid-chip/medicaid-chip-contact-us some have online forms instead of email contacts. On Sun, Feb 9, 2020 at 6:41 PM wrote: > Hello my friends I am from Texas do

Re: [QUAD-L] I would like to say to everyone a you

2019-12-30 Thread Jim Lubin
I also want to wish everyone a healthy new year! Take care and God Bless! On Mon, Dec 30, 2019 at 4:24 PM wrote: > Hello my friends the ear is almost over tomorrow midnight is going to be a > you ear beside we don't know each other I want to wish you every one of you > and to your family a

[QUAD-L] Re: HELP Spasms will not stop

2019-11-29 Thread Jim Lubin
I take baclofen 20mg x 4 and dantrolene 25mg x 3. both are used to treat muscle spasticity On Fri, Nov 29, 2019 at 9:11 AM DAVID LEWIS wrote: > How much baclofen mg can u up a day.? > > I already take 20 mg 3 times a day > thanks >

[QUAD-L] cell phone holder

2019-11-20 Thread Jim Lubin
I got a new cell phone holder that claps to my over-the-bed table. This one is for phones 4in to 6.3in. https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07P2VK93P/ The old holder turned out was too tight a grip on my phone that it actually split the back right off my phone!

Re: [QUAD-L] alexa and others

2019-10-30 Thread Jim Lubin
Switchbot mini hub will send infrared signals https://www.switch-bot.com/hub-mini What do you mean screen mirroring? From Windows 10 to TV? If that is what you want then any Roku can do that. On Wed, Oct 30, 2019 at 9:48 AM Glenn A Henry wrote: > Good afternoon, > I have been playing around

Re: [QUAD-L] SSI disability

2019-10-22 Thread Jim Lubin
Took awhile to find it. https://www.ssa.gov/ssi/text-income-ussi.htm in the example calculations it says gross income. On Tue, Oct 22, 2019 at 8:19 AM Todd Daugherty wrote: > Hi everyone. I've passed my 30yr anniversary and am considering > transitioning from working full time to SSI

Re: [QUAD-L] Wondering

2019-09-23 Thread Jim Lubin
I use an onscreen remote on my Windows 10 laptop. More information here https://at-eadl.blogspot.com/2019/07/infrared-ir-remote-from-windows-laptop.html My cable company DVR (Comcast Xfinity X1) doesn't work with infrared remote, so for that I use a web app

Re: [QUAD-L] how is Greg?

2019-08-30 Thread Jim Lubin
at is because that infection that is body is trying to fight along with >> everything else... :-( >> >> *Light and thoughts* (that Greg's mother requested) going to him and his >> family! >> >> On Sat, Jun 15, 2019 at 1:04 PM Jim Lubin wrote: >> >>> I contac

[QUAD-L] get a free google mini (free shipping too!)

2019-07-26 Thread Jim Lubin
https://googlenest.reevefoundation.org/

Re: [QUAD-L] Any you guys have a trait

2019-07-23 Thread Jim Lubin
On Mon, Jul 22, 2019 at 10:04 PM wrote: > Hello I will like to ask you several questions any you guys are paralyze > from the neck down and also connected to a respirator > > my second question how often you change your trait > every 2 months my third question does your trait is couplets they

Re: [QUAD-L] anniversary

2019-07-12 Thread Jim Lubin
I celebrate still being alive all those extra years. On Thu, Jul 11, 2019 at 9:15 PM Dana Wray wrote: > It’s good to hear from you again Glyan. Someone asked me the other day, > why do we celebrate our anniversaries of being paralyzed? I think it is > great do you make it another year and

[QUAD-L] Congress Finally Passes The Disability Integration Act (DIA) – Rolling Without Limits: Your mobility may be limited. Your voice, boundless.

2019-07-10 Thread Jim Lubin
https://www.transfermaster.com/blog/view-post/Congress-Finally-Passes-The-Disability-Integration-Act-DIA Congress Finally Passes The Disability Integration Act (DIA) Disability rights advocates explained that only the passage of the Disability Integration Act (DIA)

Re: [QUAD-L] anniversary

2019-07-10 Thread Jim Lubin
Wow 53 years. Enjoy your life! On Wed, Jul 10, 2019 at 1:29 PM glenn henry wrote: > > I wasn't going to post, but I guess I will. At this time 53 years ago I > was in surgery. I think I made it, at least on your now. The last year has > been very rough, but we keep plugging on. > > Why be able

Re: [QUAD-L] Concerns about fellow quads...

2019-07-08 Thread Jim Lubin
ls which is getting tougher and tougher. > > Hope everyone else is having a good or fair summer wherever you are! > > ~Lori > > On Mon, Jul 8, 2019 at 2:09 PM Jim Lubin wrote: > > I haven't heard anything more yet. I messaged his mom on facebook. > > On Mon, Jul 8, 2019 at

Re: [QUAD-L] How is Greg?

2019-07-08 Thread Jim Lubin
I haven't heard anything more yet. I messaged his mom on facebook. On Mon, Jul 8, 2019 at 2:02 PM Eric Olson wrote: > I just asked Jim the same thing. I guess he's on everyone's minds. > > >

[QUAD-L] Re: [QUAD-L] Watch This—You Can Control Xfinity X1 with Just Your Eyes

2019-06-17 Thread Jim Lubin
but I don't care for > TV. > > On Mon, Jun 17, 2019 at 10:43 AM Jim Lubin wrote: > >> >> https://www.tomsguide.com/us/comcast-xfinity-x1-eye-control,news-30371.html >> > > > -- > "Petting, scratching and cuddling a dog could be soothing to the mi

[QUAD-L] Watch This—You Can Control Xfinity X1 with Just Your Eyes

2019-06-17 Thread Jim Lubin
https://www.tomsguide.com/us/comcast-xfinity-x1-eye-control,news-30371.html

Re: [QUAD-L] how is Greg?

2019-06-16 Thread Jim Lubin
> > *Light and thoughts* (that Greg's mother requested) going to him and his > family! > > On Sat, Jun 15, 2019 at 1:04 PM Jim Lubin wrote: > >> I contacted Greg's mom. She told Greg the quadlist was asking how he is >> doing. She said Greg wanted me to pass this along. >> T

Re: [QUAD-L] how is Greg?

2019-06-15 Thread Jim Lubin
I contacted Greg's mom. She told Greg the quadlist was asking how he is doing. She said Greg wanted me to pass this along. Thanks for everyone's concern. In a nutshell... His kidney biopsy reveals that they have completely shut down and no meds can reverse it. So he will probably need dialysis 3

Re: [QUAD-L] Test Message

2019-06-11 Thread Jim Lubin
I'm still here :-) On Mon, Jun 10, 2019 at 12:22 PM wrote: > Just checking to see if anyone in the Quad list is there. I haven’t > received anything lately. Thank you. >

Re: [QUAD-L] Sweating

2019-05-31 Thread Jim Lubin
Quad-list, I just saw this message on facebook from Greg's mom: Just a quick note to let all of you wonderful friends of Greg know that he is currently in intensive care due to severe complications from his bone infection. Please send him good thoughts and prayers. Joanne, Greg's mom

Re: [QUAD-L] I have a new email address debradew1957@Gmail, & I are there any groups for us on Facebook? TY

2019-05-29 Thread Jim Lubin
https://www.facebook.com/groups/quadlist/ https://www.facebook.com/quadlist/ another group I am on is https://www.facebook.com/groups/SCPSUSA/ On Tue, May 28, 2019 at 7:04 PM DEBRA DEW wrote: > I have a new email address debradew1957@Gmail, & I are there any groups > for us on Facebook? TY >

Re: [QUAD-L] Baclofen ?

2019-05-17 Thread Jim Lubin
I've on 20mg x 4/day for 30 years. I also take dantrolene 25mg x 3/day also for muscle spasms. On Fri, May 17, 2019 at 10:20 AM Eric Olson wrote: > I've been using baclofen since my injury 32 years ago. I know I still > need it because I've been hospitalized several times for GI issues and

[QUAD-L] Celebrating Life 30 years after Transverse Myelitis!

2019-05-17 Thread Jim Lubin
Today marks 30 years since I suddenly became paralyzed from the neck down and dependent on a ventilator to breathe due to acute idiopathic transverse myelitis. Feeling blessed to be in good health.

[QUAD-L] Universal Wireless WiFi Smart IR 2.4G Remote Control Hub with Alexa Google Home | eBay

2019-04-30 Thread Jim Lubin
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-Wireless-WiFi-Smart-IR-2-4G-Remote-Control-Hub-with-Alexa-Google-Home/283405228921?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

[QUAD-L] Re: NCIL Advocacy re EVV.doc

2019-04-13 Thread Jim Lubin
National Council on Independent Living Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Task Force Statement of Principles and Goals Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) requirements were passed into federal law as part of the 21st Century Cures Act (‘Cures Act’) of 2016. The Cures Act requires the

[QUAD-L] Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Is Here – Disability Visibility Project

2019-04-04 Thread Jim Lubin
https://disabilityvisibilityproject.com/2019/03/24/electronic-visit-verification-evv-is-here/

[QUAD-L] Robotic finger!

2019-03-30 Thread Jim Lubin
I found I was asking my caregivers several times each day to press the buttons on my bed mattress controller at the foot of my bed, either "static" or "alternate". I found a way I can now "press" the buttons myself from a phone app and SwitchBot. It's a little robotic finger that presses buttons!

[QUAD-L] Support S.651 ABLE Age Adjustment Act

2019-03-28 Thread Jim Lubin
Support S.651 ABLE Age Adjustment Act United Spinal supports the ABLE Age Adjustment Act, S.651, which would increase the age of onset of disability from up to the age of 26 to up to the age of 46, adding millions of new potential ABLE account holders into the pool of eligible individuals. ABLE

[QUAD-L] Quiet Victory: The Charlie Wedemeyer Story (TV Movie 1988) - IMDb

2019-03-15 Thread Jim Lubin
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095945/ Just saw this on Netflix. True story. He has ALS.

[QUAD-L] Senators Look To Expand ABLE Program - Disability Scoop

2019-03-08 Thread Jim Lubin
https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2019/03/06/senators-expand-able-program/26125/ Legislation introduced this week by a bipartisan group of senators would raise the eligibility age for ABLE accounts. Under the plan known as the ABLE Age Adjustment Act, S. 651, individuals with disabilities that

[QUAD-L] Reeve Connect

2019-02-13 Thread Jim Lubin
a new support community https://www.christopherreeve.org/your-community

Re: [QUAD-L] "He won't get far on foot" movie

2019-02-09 Thread Jim Lubin
It's now free on Prime Video https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0797G6XK1/ On Tue, Jan 1, 2019 at 10:04 AM Jim Lubin wrote: > This is what I found: > > John Callahan, a quadriplegic, alcoholic cartoonist whose work in > newspapers and magazines made irreverent, impolitic spo

Re: [QUAD-L] PULST/DNR

2019-02-07 Thread Jim Lubin
Thanks for that information. I found a national site that links to each state https://polst.org/programs-in-your-state/ On Thu, Feb 7, 2019 at 2:35 PM Bobbie Humphreys wrote: > A PULST/DNR is a single piece of paper that you would show first > responders or in the hospital to show, in writing

Re: [QUAD-L] Web Hosting

2019-02-02 Thread Jim Lubin
There are a lot of options available now for people to make a website using a website builder. The website builder on these sites have templates you choice and some are drag and drop. So it's not complicated as it use to be. It looks like some offer a free option (with ads) to try it before you

Re: [QUAD-L] Viewers Choice surveys

2019-01-23 Thread Jim Lubin
do for $50? > Greg > > On 1/19/2019 12:43 PM, Jim Lubin wrote: > > Anyone interested in doing surveys for points to redeem for gift cards? > This one is for Bravo, USA, E!, SYFY and Oxygen. Last year I got $50 in > Amazon gift cards. > > Let me know if you are interest

Re: [QUAD-L] Viewers Choice surveys

2019-01-22 Thread Jim Lubin
Don't remember. I redeemed points twice for $25 gift cards. On Tue, Jan 22, 2019 at 1:05 PM Greg wrote: > How may surveys do you need to do for $50? > Greg > > On 1/19/2019 12:43 PM, Jim Lubin wrote: > > Anyone interested in doing surveys for points to redeem for gift

Re: [QUAD-L] Wondering quadriplegic that is paralyzed from the neck down

2019-01-20 Thread Jim Lubin
>From my bed I control most things from programs on my computer. TV: I have a program called IRCommand2 and an IR sender/receiver that plugs into a usb. This lets me operate anything that has IR. More details and links here:

[QUAD-L] Another survey for points

2019-01-19 Thread Jim Lubin
This is another survey I have been doing if anyone is interested. These are on a variety of topics: politics, entertainment, brand regulation. You need a lot more points to get $50 or $100. Most surveys are 500 to 1000 points. I like giving my opinion on various topics. I figure Google and

[QUAD-L] Viewers Choice surveys

2019-01-19 Thread Jim Lubin
Anyone interested in doing surveys for points to redeem for gift cards? This one is for Bravo, USA, E!, SYFY and Oxygen. Last year I got $50 in Amazon gift cards. Let me know if you are interested and I can submit your email address. If you join before Feb 14, 2019 I will receive 50 points per

Re: [QUAD-L] Quad Movies

2019-01-09 Thread Jim Lubin
8 at 3:23 PM Jim Lubin wrote: > >> Looks like the quad movies, are: >> >> * Inspiring biographies >> * rich person biography >> * fictional rich person >> * fictional comedy >> >> >> On Tue, Dec 18, 2018 at 12:05 PM Jim Lubin wrote: >&

Re: [QUAD-L] What would you say & do?

2019-01-05 Thread Jim Lubin
I read my mom your message, she said, "what an ignrant bitch!" On Sat, Jan 5, 2019 at 2:20 PM Bobbie Humphreys wrote: > I had a nurse, 3rd time here, come Tuesday. > She asked me > "How long have you been a quad"? > I told her 46 years and she said as she looked to the ceiling ... very >

Re: [QUAD-L] Wondering

2019-01-04 Thread Jim Lubin
dot and puff for a dash (or vice versa) or do > you straight key it? Finally, are you a ham radio operator? > > Thanks, Greg > > On Thu, Jan 3, 2019 at 2:42 PM Jim Lubin wrote: > >> Guess it depends on what method you are using to access the computer: >> voice, switch, mouth

Re: [QUAD-L] Wondering

2019-01-03 Thread Jim Lubin
Guess it depends on what method you are using to access the computer: voice, switch, mouth joystick. I think most methods can be used with either Apple Mac or Microsoft Windows. The Morse code device I use is hardware so it works with any computer with an usb port, it doesn't matter what

Re: [QUAD-L] Click Lock

2019-01-02 Thread Jim Lubin
Try this program Point-N-Click is a FREE stand-alone on-screen virtual mouse designed for anyone with a disability that makes it difficult or impossible to click a physical computer mouse. As long as they can move a mouse, trackball or other pointing device, they can send mouse clicks to virtually

Re: [QUAD-L] "He won't get far on foot" movie

2019-01-01 Thread Jim Lubin
This is what I found: John Callahan, a quadriplegic, alcoholic cartoonist whose work in newspapers and magazines made irreverent, impolitic sport of people with disabilities and diseases and those who would pity and condescend to them, died on Saturday in Portland, Ore. He was 59 and lived in

Re: [QUAD-L] Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot (2018) - IMDb

2018-12-29 Thread Jim Lubin
I rented it on Prime Video for $2. It was good. I had heard about him but did not know his story. On Sat, Dec 29, 2018 at 2:29 PM Bobbie Humphreys wrote: > I have been waiting for this movie to come out for many, many years! > Bobbie > > On Dec 29, 2018, at 5:24 PM, Jim Lubin wrot

[QUAD-L] Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot (2018) - IMDb

2018-12-29 Thread Jim Lubin
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6288124/?ref_=ttls_li_tt based on the quad cartoonist, John Callahan

Re: [QUAD-L] Oldest living Quads

2018-12-26 Thread Jim Lubin
Some of the quads in this group are the longest living that I have seen. Maybe it's the good company.  Merry Christmas On Wed, Dec 26, 2018 at 1:15 PM Bobbie Humphreys wrote: > Depends on a lot of factors > I ca feel myself dying, I'm at 46 years > > Merry Christmas  > Bobbie > > On Dec 26,

Re: [QUAD-L] Wondering

2018-12-26 Thread Jim Lubin
not affected https://www.businessinsider.com/government-shutdown-2018-social-security-checks-still-paid-2018-1 On Wed, Dec 26, 2018 at 3:13 AM Ismael Cavazos wrote: > Hey guys do you know if on the government shutdown if is going to affect > our disability check any you guys heard anything

Re: [QUAD-L] Strange Question

2018-12-21 Thread Jim Lubin
Four or Five times all due to ventilator problems (mechanical or tube disconnects when no one was nearby) On Thu, Dec 20, 2018 at 5:13 PM Greg wrote: > Since your injury, how many times, because of your injury, have you come > close to passing? > > Me, 3 Times... > > OD, medication interaction.

Re: [QUAD-L] Quad Movies

2018-12-18 Thread Jim Lubin
Looks like the quad movies, are: * Inspiring biographies * rich person biography * fictional rich person * fictional comedy On Tue, Dec 18, 2018 at 12:05 PM Jim Lubin wrote: > Updated my list > > https://www.imdb.com/list/ls051082586/?sort=list_order,desc_dt==detail=1 > > &

Re: [QUAD-L] Quad Movies

2018-12-18 Thread Jim Lubin
Updated my list https://www.imdb.com/list/ls051082586/?sort=list_order,desc_dt==detail=1 On Tue, Dec 18, 2018 at 8:43 AM Greg wrote: > The quads in movies always seem rich, not always, but often. > Though I guess a movie about me would be boring. > Greg >

Re: [QUAD-L] Movie title?

2018-12-18 Thread Jim Lubin
I really enjoyed "Breathe". It's on prime video. On Tue, Dec 18, 2018 at 10:56 AM Bobbie Humphreys < bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com> wrote: > Anybody ever see "Breathe"? > Bobbie > > > On Dec 18, 2018, at 8:53 AM, Noel wrote: > > > > The theory of everything > > > > On Mon, Dec 17, 2018 at 9:03 PM

Re: [QUAD-L] TV control

2018-11-21 Thread Jim Lubin
ching TV in OneGuide requires a compatible headset or Kinect—some way to input the sound of your voice. OneGuide and Live TV https://support.xbox.com/en-US/browse/xbox-one/live-tv On Wed, Nov 21, 2018 at 2:19 PM Jim Lubin wrote: > I saw this on Facebook demonstrating using a Xbox One to contr

Re: [QUAD-L] TV control

2018-11-21 Thread Jim Lubin
I saw this on Facebook demonstrating using a Xbox One to control the TV using voice only https://www.thetsf.org/ https://www.facebook.com/148425091884505/videos/1387274131332922/ Here is a video of me demonstrating how to control a television hands-free using Xbox one. Also a thank you letter

[QUAD-L] Fwd: Very bad side effects taking when taking antibiotics for UTI

2018-11-14 Thread Jim Lubin
-- Forwarded message - From: DAVID LEWIS Date: Wed, Nov 14, 2018 at 10:17 AM Subject: Very bad side effects taking when taking antibiotics for UTI To: Quad-list Hi Ive been a quad since i was 18 from auto accident. Im 60 now. I have had a Texas cath all my quad life. Its a

Re: [QUAD-L] Do you know of a good way to send and receive text messages ?

2018-11-09 Thread Jim Lubin
Google voice is what I've been using too. It's free. https://voice.google.com/ After I got a smart phone I started using a program Pulse SMS. It works better with pictures and group messages. https://messenger.klinkerapps.com/overview/signup.html On Fri, Nov 9, 2018 at 7:05 AM Noel wrote: >

Re: [QUAD-L] Mobizen

2018-11-02 Thread Jim Lubin
bmail_term=icon> > Virus-free. > www.avast.com > <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email_source=link_campaign=sig-email_content=webmail_term=link> > <#m_-5315113332566265674_DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> > > On Thu, Nov 1, 2018 at 7:00

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