[QUAD-L] Re: Medicaid waiver

2006-10-28 Thread LINDA FERRELL
Hi Diane, Where did you hear about the medicaid waiver being dropped? I hope not, my case-manager is trying to get me on it because they are doing away with Choice Services. I had more bad news yesterday, my main caregiver Ken had a heart attack ran off the road into a ditch. Thank goodness his

[QUAD-L] Medicaid waiver

2006-10-28 Thread wheelchair
Those coping skills were learned in Nursing School. W In a message dated 10/28/2006 12:03:10 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Well, my injury was in 87' it just keeps getting worse but I think I have learned better coping skills. Lindaf

[QUAD-L] IT'S BEEN AWHILE

2006-10-28 Thread Nichole Rohling
DEAR FRIENDS I HAVEN'T POSTED IN A LONG TIME BUT DECIDED TO SHARE MY JOY WITH THOSE OF YOU WHO KNOW WHERE I'M COMING FROM. I STARTED DRIVING LAST SUNDAY! I TEST THURSDAY TO GET MY LICENSE. I HAD NO IDEA HOW EASY IT WOULD BE. AFTER 8 1/2 YEARS EVERYTHING SEEMS TO BE FALLING INTO PLACE -

Re: [QUAD-L] IT'S BEEN AWHILE

2006-10-28 Thread David K. Kelmer
Hi Nicki,That is GREAT news! Your world will open-up for you in so many ways. Way to go!Stay strong.With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 30 Years PostTexas , USA Nichole Rohling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: DEAR FRIENDSI HAVEN'T POSTED IN A LONG TIME BUT DECIDED TO

Re: [QUAD-L] IT'S BEEN AWHILE

2006-10-28 Thread B. Kimberlin \(Quadius\)
Congratulations Nichole on getting your license. This is the first and probably one of the most exciting steps in your endeavors to become even more independent. I'll keep my fingers crossed that you are able to get everything done so you are able to get back into the ballgame once

[QUAD-L] IT'S BEEN AWHILE

2006-10-28 Thread wheelchair
How kewl is that??? Congrats Nicki! Are they also going to add a counter balance on the steering wheel for easier return on turns or do you have the strength. Are you going to be driving a mini or a greyhound bus. W In a message dated 10/28/2006 12:41:14 P.M. Central Daylight Time,

Re: [QUAD-L] IT'S BEEN AWHILE

2006-10-28 Thread David K. Kelmer
Your QUAD-LIST family all think it's great! Keep up the good work. :-)With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 30 Years PostTexas, USA Nichole Rohling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: THANKS DAVE - IT'S DEFINTELY GOING TO BE LIFE CHANGING FOR MY FAMILY- Original Message -

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Medicaid waiver

2006-10-28 Thread DiannaL767
Where did you hear about the medicaid waiver being dropped? I hope not, my case-manager is trying to get me on it because they are doing away with Choice Services. I had more bad news yesterday, my main caregiver Ken had a heart attack ran off the road into a ditch. Thank goodness his

Re: [QUAD-L] IT'S BEEN AWHILE

2006-10-28 Thread Jkrocks
Congratulations on your new founded freedom in driving. I myself have been driving since 2002 with electronic controls and do enjoy the freedom. Once you get your license go out and do some practicing on a day with less traffic like a Sunday morning. A drive to some spots that you know you

Re: [QUAD-L] IT'S BEEN AWHILE

2006-10-28 Thread Derrick
I have been driving for 5 years with EMC controls. My only regret is that the gas lever should be pulling back instead of pushing. When i hit the brakes"pulling back" my body lunges forward and makes me push forward -causing jerky motion. I can not stop on a dime.. I live in hills

Re: [QUAD-L] IT'S BEEN AWHILE

2006-10-28 Thread wheelchair
Amen Derrick, Did you consider having them reversed by the Conversion Company who installed the equipment? EMC-Gold Series? W In a message dated 10/28/2006 7:42:47 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have been driving for 5 years with EMC controls. My only