[QUAD-L] speaking of fakes

Hey everyone,I've been aware of the phenomenon of "wheelchair pretenders" for quite some time and haven't seen much discussion about it here on the quad list.  At times, I wonder if everyone here is for real, but have usually let it go.  What do others think and feel about these people who "need"

[QUAD-L] Hello

Hi everybody- I'm Angelique Novak, ventilator dependent quadriplegic from a spinal cord injury at the levels of C1 C2. A wonderful man who shares my condition turned me on to this list. I'm 25, in MN, and live at home with my parents. My injury happened in August of 1994, I was hit by a

[QUAD-L] Paralyzed Pregnant

TV Alert: Paralyzed and PregnantIn case you missed it, this weekend is your last chance to watch the excellent documentary chronicling wheeler Michelle Carston’s path to motherhood, Paralyzed and Pregnant. Despite the foreboding after-school special title, the one-hour show is an uplifting

Re: [QUAD-L] Hello

In a message dated 7/2/2006 11:55:39 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm Angelique Novak+ Hello Angelique welcome to the list! I'm Diane from Ohio. A C6/7 resulting from a boating accident in 1990.

[QUAD-L] Hello- Hiya Angel !

Hiya Angel and welcome... another broad, er oops aboard! Interesting story. Are you planning on college in the near future? W In a message dated 7/2/2006 10:55:39 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi everybody- I'm Angelique Novak, ventilator dependent quadriplegic

[QUAD-L] (no subject)

Hi and Welcome I am Kathy from Mississippi. I am usually hanging close to the computer all day. Let me know any time you might want to talk. If I don't answer I won't be off long.

Re: [QUAD-L] Hello

Welcome Angelique I'm Mark a C5/6 in Arkansas turning 41 on the 5th. ---Original Message--- From: Angelique Novak Date: 07/02/06 10:55:37 To: Quad List Subject: [QUAD-L] Hello Hi everybody- I'm Angelique Novak, ventilator dependent quadriplegic from a spinal cord injury at the

[QUAD-L] Cervical SCI Research Study

Do you have a cervical spinal cord injury and live in the United States? If so, you qualify for the following research survey. Arm and Hand Function Research Survey The Reeve-Irvine Research Center is conducting a research study to determine more details about the arm/hand impairments

Re: [QUAD-L] Hello

Welcome Angelique! I am also a vent dependent quad, 49, living in Fairfax Virginia. I'm also an RN. We can talk any time! Sandy

[QUAD-L] IM

I have Yahoo Instant Message running all the time. So if anyone wants to chat look me up. [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [QUAD-L] Hello

Welcome, Angelique. Sorry you need us, but glad you found us. I think some here can help you. I'm a C-6 incomplete from a diving accident. Bill age 55C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68Leesburg, FLHe had a mind like a Post-It note; it held things but not real tight. - Original Message -

Re: [QUAD-L] reply: hiya

Welcome to the list, Angie, glad to have you with us. I'm a 38 yr old c3 quad from Transverse Myelitis and reside in FL. Stephanie

Re: [QUAD-L] Hello

Angie, I'm vent dependent and live in Milwaukee so we're practically neighbors eh? Eric Angelique Novak wrote: Hi everybody- I'm Angelique Novak, ventilator dependent quadriplegic from a spinal cord injury at the levels of C1 C2. A wonderful man who shares my condition turned me on to

Re: [QUAD-L] Hello

Forgot to mention you might want to join the vent-users list. Generates very little mail so you don't have to worry about being swamped. Send e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and typesubscribein the subject line. Who is this mystery man that told you about this list? Eric Angelique

[QUAD-L] Vacations

Any good web sites for vacations for wheelchair users? Greg

Re: [QUAD-L] speaking of fakes

We've had this discussion on here before but it's pointless. These people really get under my skin but hey what can you do? They also have websites and I've read some of their post before just to see what they were talking about and it seems pity plays a big part because they like to talk

[QUAD-L] Hello Angelique

Most definitely welcome to the list, Angie! It sounds as if you were only 13 years old when you acquired your injury. I had just turned 15 when I was in a motor vehicle accident with my first boyfriend. A tractor-trailer pullout in front of us after dark but the exact details on the exact

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hello out there ... this is my 1st time e-mailing here and i hope it works. i have been a quad for 25 years ... it was a diving accident. i'm an old quad ... 59 years old and live in central, fl. i need advice in finding an attendant. my wife wants a life of her own, so i need to find

[QUAD-L] Hello

i think i messed eveything up. did anyone get my message? alan

Re: [QUAD-L] Hello

Sure did! Welcome! Silas - Original Message - From: ALAN LABARR To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, July 02, 2006 3:55 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Hello i think i messed eveything up. did anyone get my message? alan

FW: Re: [QUAD-L] speaking of fakes

OK, I consider myself to be a fairly open-minded, non-judgemental person. However, this transabled business is absolutely sick. No one in his right mind would purposely welcome the suffering that we onthis list must endure. It nearly made me nauseous to read the web site below. Unbelievable.

Re: [QUAD-L] Vacations

www.EmergingHorizons.comwww.CandyHarrington.com - Original Message - From: Greg To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, July 02, 2006 4:15 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Vacations Any good web sites for vacations for wheelchair users? Greg

[QUAD-L] Alan - new member

Your message came through fine Alan! It looks like we have a couple of new members almost at the same time -- Angie and Alan. H a possible romance? big age difference but these days age covers a broad spectrum.My husband is 15 1/2 years older than I am and I am sure glad that he is

Re: FW: Re: [QUAD-L] speaking of fakes

Some people have it set up so they know how many people attend their web site [hits] so I would suggest not even going to this web site because, just by doing so, it gives them moreof the attention they need. Setting up a web site for it says it all! It really irritates us when something

Re: [QUAD-L] speaking of fakes

I think you are right on Mark. I joined one a few years ago just because I couldn't believe there was such an interest. There is and it seems to be very much a pity thing. All of them aren't brave enough to go out in public but the ones who do and then write about it are treated like

FW: Re: FW: Re: [QUAD-L] speaking of fakes

Amen, Lori. From: Lori Michaelson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Lori Michaelson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Quad quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: FW: Re: [QUAD-L] speaking of fakes Date: Sun, 2 Jul 2006 16:51:43 -0700 Some people have it set up so they know how many people attend their web site

[QUAD-L] RN- Quad

Hiya Sandy, I forgot to mention that LindaFis also an RN Quad. But she's chosen to visiting hospitals and having doctors work on her butt, rather than being her. Oh, nurses are most defnitely the worst patients to have other than doctors, lol. I think Linda is a C3/4 Complete. Maybe she will

Re: [QUAD-L] reply: hiya

No problem.Then Angie, it will be. If you ever have the chance, read up on Ed Roberts of California, who graduated from college in an iron lung and after many years of struggles, became the commish of Human Services in Californina, then started the world's first Center for Independent Living