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2004-08-27 Thread DAANOO
Happy Birthday TonyI am hoping your audit is no problem.Dana (C4-5, 30 years post)

[QUAD-L] Re: quad-digest Digest V2004 #808

2004-08-31 Thread DAANOO
Quad friends:Houston: So sorry about your accident. I hope you heal quickly. Didn't know about Charlton Heston, such a horrible disease. I'm still confused, which candidate should be president. I appreciate hearing different views. I just heard that Congress will be passing drastic cuts in

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2004-09-25 Thread DAANOO
Below is the link for Presidential Candidates Speak out for on Disability Issues from the I can newsletter..Dana (C 4-5, 30 years post)http://www.nod.org/election2004.html

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2004-10-14 Thread DAANOO
Please contact your Governors to support this.Dana(C4-5, 30 years post)The New Mexico folks are to be congratulatedNM Governor Bill Richardson has signed and endorsed the National Governor'sAssociation resolution!Background: at the NGA meeting in Seattle this past summer ADAPT

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2004-10-05 Thread DAANOO
Status of Micassa:MiCASSA is still pending in Congress. Unforetunately this session is due to end at the end of this week (1st wk in Oct.) and the bill will need to be reintroduced in the new Legislative Session that will start the begining of next year. All the main sponsors are committed

[QUAD-L] Re: FW: Wonderful Story about President Bush--written by Bruce Vincent who re...

2004-10-08 Thread DAANOO
I have still not decided on whowill get my vote, but received this from a friend..From: Hanson, Joyce C [CECS] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 08, 2004 10:18 AMSubject: FW: Wonderful Story about President Bush--written by Bruce Vincent who recently received an award from

Re: [QUAD-L] Call Representatives to two ASAP 1-800-828-0498 stop Medicaid cuts

2005-04-26 Thread DAANOO
Dear Dana , Tuesday April 26, 2005 STRIKE MEDICAID CUTS FROM HOUSE BUDGETURGENT ACTION - CALL YOUR HOUSE MEMBER TODAY At 800-828-0498

[QUAD-L] quadlist NPR on disability cuts

2005-04-27 Thread DAANOO
http://kcur.org/

[QUAD-L] Fwd: Fw: Impact_of_Bush_Budget_on_People_with_Disabilities from adapt

2005-05-03 Thread DAANOO
---BeginMessage--- - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2005 7:38 PM Subject: Impact_of_Bush_Budget_on_People_with_Disabilities From ADA Watch and the National Coalition for Disability Rights:

[QUAD-L] Fwd: Fw: Representative Sherrod Brown's Remarks: from adapt

2005-05-03 Thread DAANOO
---BeginMessage--- - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, May 02, 2005 5:42 PM Subject: Representative Sherrod Brown's Remarks Dear Advocates for Home and Community Services: Below are the comments of Representative Sherrod Brown, Ranking member of the Health

[QUAD-L] forwarded from adapt: End the institutional bias

2005-05-03 Thread DAANOO
- Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]END THE INSTITUTIONAL BIAS Quote from Mark B. McClellan CMS Administrator's testimony to the Subcommittee on Health of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. April 27, 2005 (All Medicaid issues

[QUAD-L] Fwd: Check out Smart Bird

2005-05-03 Thread DAANOO
---BeginMessage--- Unbelievable!!! (and pretty darn cute ) Subject: Check out Smart Bird Click here: Smart Bird http://www.koreus.com/files/200502/smart-bird.html ---End Message---

[QUAD-L] Check out Support the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005 Christopher

2005-05-11 Thread DAANOO
Support the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005 Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation

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2005-05-19 Thread DAANOO
Just receive this.Dana(C4-5,30 years post ,51,KC "Wise, Angela T. (CMS)" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Date: Tue, 17 May 2005 09:47:22 -0400 From: "Wise, Angela T. (CMS)" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: FY05 Real Choice Systems Change Grants for Community Living To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] On April 29,

[QUAD-L] Fwd: Good news amid the gloom and doom

2005-05-25 Thread DAANOO
Dana (C4-5, 30 years post, 51, KC) ---BeginMessage--- The new MEDSTAT Medicaid numbers are out for 2004 (SEE BELOW) It may be slower than we want, but we are making a big difference!! TOTAL LONG TERM CARE SPENDING FY 2004 - $89.32 billion Institutional Spending - 64.5% $57.60 billion

[QUAD-L] Fwd: Medicaid RX drug info from CMS Administrator Mark McClellan, MD, PhD...

2005-06-04 Thread DAANOO
Information about Medicare prescription coverage.Dana (C 4-5, 30 years post, 51, KC) ---BeginMessage--- A Call to Action from CMS Administrator Mark McClellan, MD, PhD...FYI information from CMS about Medicare prescription drug coverage. They sent 2 attachements that I can't forward with this

[QUAD-L] Fwd: National Medstat Medicaid Data 2004 (the latest numbers)

2005-06-05 Thread DAANOO
Interesting information!Dana C4-5, 30 years post-, KC, 51 ---BeginMessage--- Dear Advocates: Below find the FY 2004 National Medicaid Long Term Care Data compiled by ADAPT from information taken from Medstat. Though numbers can be boring two public policy trends are clear: 1. The gap

[QUAD-L] Fwd: House Energy and Commerce Committee MiCASSA

2005-06-07 Thread DAANOO
Please contact your representative or senator on this committee.Dana ---BeginMessage--- - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, June 06, 2005 3:33 PM Subject: House Energy and Commerce Committee Dear MiCASSA Supporter: Below are the

[QUAD-L] (no subject)

2005-06-10 Thread DAANOO
Hi Tom,Welcome to the list. We are glad you joined us.Dana(C4-5, 30 years post, 51, KC)

[QUAD-L] Fwd: Check out A tale of grief, terror: 6/ 6/ 2005

2005-06-12 Thread DAANOO
This story was so interesting, I thought you might all like to read.Dana (C4-5, 30 years, 51, KC) ---BeginMessage--- Click here: A tale of grief, terror: 6/ 6/ 2005 ---End Message---

[QUAD-L] Fwd: Check out DailyBulletin.com - News-

2005-06-12 Thread DAANOO
Update to this story, I just sent about chimpanzee.Dana (C 4-5, 30 years post, 51, KC) ---BeginMessage--- Click here: DailyBulletin.com - News Chimp attack victim making progress, suffering nightmares First words out of coma: "How's Moe?" By Karen RubinStaff Writer WEST COVINA - Three

Re: [QUAD-L] Sorry

2005-06-14 Thread DAANOO
Sorry I have missed chat. Is it still the same time, 230 on Saturday.Dana (C 4-5, 30 years post, 51, KC)

Fwd: [QUAD-L] Money follows passed btw!

2005-06-14 Thread DAANOO
I'm so glad that it passed. Nowhere is it at the national level?Dana (C 4-5, 30 years post, KC, 51) ---BeginMessage--- Congratulations folks! ALL 3 Resolutions (Money Follows The Person, The Inclusive Home Design/Visitability, and MiCASSA resolutions) passed at the US Conference of

Re: [QUAD-L]

2005-06-17 Thread DAANOO
John you are really fortunate to be in contact with that many previous employers that are still available for you.Dana (C4-5, 30 years post, 51, KC)

Re: [QUAD-L] another surgery may be needed

2005-06-17 Thread DAANOO
Hello Stacy,so sorry about your disappointing news. I can imagine what a let down that is for you. I know you can't put off school. My love and prayers,Dana (C 4-5, 30 years post, 51, suburb Kansas City)

[QUAD-L] Quad-list from Dana

2005-06-21 Thread DAANOO
Congratulations Paul on 27 years. Where is a web site where you have all your devices.I am anxious to read your web site. Hope to hear more from you on the quad list. Dana (C4-5, 30 years post, 51, suburb of Kansas City)

Re: [QUAD-L] Dreams and Anniversaries

2005-06-22 Thread DAANOO
Glad you joined Lisa. Congratulations on 27 years 13 th wedding anniversary. You're in the right place to ask questions or provide information from your experiences. We learn from each other.Welcome.Dana (C 4-5, 30 years post, 51, suburb of Kansas City)

[QUAD-L] (no subject)

2005-06-25 Thread DAANOO
Fellow Quad- list: I really feel that it would be best if the moderator would remove the topic from discussion in a memo rather then remove somebody from the list. That seems a little bit stern, but of course I'm not the moderator. In my opinion, she may have been dealing with a lot and use

Re: [QUAD-L] I'm back -- for a while?

2005-06-28 Thread DAANOO
Hi Billy,Glad you are back.Dana C 4-5, 30 years post, 51, suburb of Kansas City in Johnson County Kansas

[QUAD-L] Fwd: Your New Issue of the Capitol Insider

2005-06-28 Thread DAANOO
This is a very interesting publication about the bills that are out or have been passed or approved . I don't really know where I found the web site. I believe thisweb site had letters wrote for you about stem cells. Ash Dana C 4-5, 30 years post, 51, KC ---BeginMessage--- Title: Your New

Re: [QUAD-L] Cell phones

2005-07-05 Thread daanoo
Have been looking at Version, they have a Bluetooth earpiece with a large that you hit to turn the phone on and off. They also have voice dial, where you don't have to push buttons before you say the name. They are supposed to be getting in a new phone that has large buttons that can be pushed

[QUAD-L] Fwd: Money Follows the Person introduced in the House too! HR 3063 and S 528!

2005-07-06 Thread daanoo
-Original Message-From: Stephanie Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: micassa list [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 17:39:56 -0500Subject: Money Follows the Person introduced in the House too! HR 3063 and S 528! Money Follows the Person (MFP) has a House sponsor and bill number now, and

Re: [QUAD-L] Leg Bag

2005-07-10 Thread DAANOO
That would be interesting to see. The device your sister invented.Dana (C 4-5, 30 years post, 51, suburb of Kansas City in Johnson County)

Re: [QUAD-L] 39 years and I've had a good life!

2005-07-14 Thread DAANOO
Congratulations G. Henry, you sound truly amazing. You're doing a great job. Glad to have you among our group. I appreciate you letting us know what you accomplish. Your church is so fortunate to have your support.Dana (C 4-5, 30 years post, 51, KC, suburb in Johnson County, Kansas)

[QUAD-L] Fwd: Biking for MiCASSA and Money Follows!

2005-07-20 Thread DAANOO
I live in Kansas and I didn't even know about this individual in Olathe, which is not far from me.Dana (C 4-5, 30 years post, 51, KC a suburb in Johnson County, Kansas) ---BeginMessage--- Cruising for MiCASSA! Hey whatever works. Let's keep getting that message out and FREE OUR PEOPLE!

[QUAD-L] Fwd: Forum Conversion - Please read!

2005-07-20 Thread DAANOO
Dana (C 4-5, 30 years post, 51, KC suburb in Johnson County Kansas) ---BeginMessage--- Dear CareCure Member, We will be converting our forums from Infopop OpenTopic to new vBulletin software hosted on a new server platform. The conversion will begin at 7:00PM tomorrow, which is Friday,

[QUAD-L] Fwd: Fw: NY Times article on Medicaid

2005-07-20 Thread DAANOO
Dana (C 4-5, 30 years post, 51, KC suburban Johnson County Kansas) ---BeginMessage--- Meanwhile the National Governors are also meeting in Des Moines Iowa and you can bet Medicaid will be on the table again... - Original Message - From: Bob Kafka [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, July

[QUAD-L] Fwd: Marci's Medicare Update: Week of 07/18/05--Prescription Drug Coverage

2005-07-20 Thread DAANOO
Another newsletter I signed for under the Medicare information from web site.Dana (C4-5, 30 years post, 51, KC suburb in Johnson County Kansas) ---BeginMessage--- www.medicarerights.org | e-newsletters Volume 4, Issue 29: Week of July18, 2005 Welcome to Dear Marci, a

[QUAD-L] Fwd: Responding to your message

2005-07-20 Thread DAANOO
Dana (C 4-5, 30 years post, 51, KC suburb in Johnson County Kansas ---BeginMessage--- Dear Friend: Thank you for writing with your comments regarding reforms to the TennCare program. I remain committed to finding creative solutions to reign in the program's costs and allow the State to

[QUAD-L] Fwd: Tell Your Senators to Choose: People or Profits? Letter will be sent to

2005-07-21 Thread DAANOO
Dana (C 4-5, 30 years post, 51, KC suburb in Johnson County, Kansas) ---BeginMessage--- Title: Families USA Dear Dana, Tell Your Senators to Choose: Are They for People or Profits? The budget resolution Congress passed earlier this year includes $10 billion in Medicaid

[QUAD-L] Fwd: Urge Your Representative to Cosponsor Dingell's Resolutions to Honor Med...

2005-07-21 Thread DAANOO
Number to call your representatives to ask them to support an otter programs that care for disabled, elderly persons not covered by health care by calling and e-mailing with members provided. Please do this.Dana (C 4-5, 30 years post, 51, KC suburbs in Johnson County Kansas)

[QUAD-L] Fwd: The Fourth Step to Improving Prescription Drug Coverage

2005-07-22 Thread DAANOO
Dana ---BeginMessage--- Asclepios Your Weekly Medicare Consumer Advocacy Update ACT NOW: The Fourth Step to Improving Prescription Drug Coverage July 21, 2005 Volume 5, Issue 29 Ouch! One saving grace of the Medicare Part D outpatient prescription drug benefit is that the

[QUAD-L] Fwd: URGENT: Hold a TennCare Vigil in Your State

2005-07-22 Thread DAANOO
Information I received about Tennessee.Dana (C 4-5, 30 years post, 51, KC suburb in Johnson County, Kansas) ---BeginMessage--- Title: Families USA Dear Dana, Advocates and Medicaid enrollees in Tennessee need your help! Here's what you can do: Organize a candlelight

[QUAD-L] Fwd: A TRAPPED FLORIDA QUADRIPLEGIC SPEAKS ABOUT NURSING HOMES

2005-07-26 Thread DAANOO
Dana(C 4-5, 30 years post, 51, KC suburb in Johnson County, Kansas) I wonder why was he not offered home and community-based services or is he on a waiting list? ---BeginMessage--- He says it well - Original Message - From: Denny R. Wood To: DARREN GREGORY Sent: Tuesday, July 26,

[QUAD-L] (no subject)

2005-07-26 Thread DAANOO

[QUAD-L] Fwd: Happy Birthday, Medicaid!

2005-07-27 Thread DAANOO
This web site is one that keeps you posted with import laws legislation. Under action Center, it helps you with writing letters.Dana C4-5 31 years post today, 51, KC suburb of Johnson County Kansas ---BeginMessage--- Title: Families USA Dear Dana, This week we

[QUAD-L] Asclepious Newsletter through Medicare rights I should've each

2005-07-29 Thread DAANOO
Interesting information about switching from Medicaid to Medicare.Dana (C 4-5, 31 years post, 51, suburb of KC in Johnson County Kansas)mip://0336a960/default.html mip://0336a960/default.html 䄀QÀ? Subject: The Fifth Step to Improving Prescription Drug CoverageSent:

[QUAD-L] Fwd: New Web Resources

2005-07-29 Thread DAANOO
Interesting information someone might want to read.Dana (C4-5, 31 years post, 51, suburb of KC Johnson County, Kansas) ---BeginMessage--- Dear Dana, We've collected information on several new reports and other resources available on the Web that we hope you'll find interesting

Re: FW: Re: [QUAD-L] Movie: Million Dollar Baby

2005-07-29 Thread DAANOO
Not a good movie for a new quad to see. It showed no opportunities for her. Sure she had a horrible family, but such as supportive friend. Why not use those fighting abilities in the right direction. Why not any independent living, that would've made a big difference. She appeared to be in

Re: [QUAD-L] Mr. Boyd

2005-07-29 Thread DAANOO
Is Mr. Boyd on this list.Dana

Re: [QUAD-L] Legs strap

2005-07-29 Thread DAANOO
Do they still have the Fred Sammons catalog? I used to get a lot of straws and they have a lot of things in it. I don't know if it is on the Internet. I ordered through a medical supply company in my city that ordered from their.Dana (C 4-5, 31 years post, 51, suburb of Kansas City in

[QUAD-L] Fwd: (no subject)

2005-07-29 Thread DAANOO
---BeginMessage--- Welcome to the Quad -List Kaye.Dana (C 4-5, 31 years post, 51, suburb of Kansas City in Johnson County, Kansas) ---End Message---

[QUAD-L] Fwd: Summer break makes a break for MiCASSA MFP!

2005-07-31 Thread DAANOO
Dana (C 4-5, 31 years post, 51, suburb of KC in Johnson County Kansas) ---BeginMessage--- The Summer recess in both the US House of Represenatives and the US Senate has arrived. That means your Senators and Congressional Representative will be back in your district (at home) for the entire

[QUAD-L] Fwd: Is your Senator/Rep. on this list?

2005-08-01 Thread DAANOO
Dana (C 4-5, 31 years post, 51, KC) ---BeginMessage--- Here, by state, are the Representatives and Senators who are back in Congress, who co-sponsored MiCASSA last time, but have NOT YET signed on to MiCASSA again When you see them back in the district during this month of August it's a

[QUAD-L] Fwd: Marci's Medicare Update: Week of 08/01/05--Long-term care

2005-08-01 Thread DAANOO
Dana (C4-5, 31 years post, 51, kC) ---BeginMessage--- www.medicarerights.org | e-newsletters Volume 4, Issue 31: Week ofAugust1, 2005 Welcome to Dear Marci, a free,weekly newsletter designed to keep you in the loop about health care benefits, rights and options for older

[QUAD-L] (no subject)

2005-08-02 Thread DAANOO
Hi Dave,I really enjoyed reading your story and your many accomplishments. Congratulations.Dana (C 4-5, 31 years post, 51, KC)

[QUAD-L] Fwd: MN advocates get more details on who wants out of nursing homes!

2005-08-04 Thread DAANOO
Dana (C4-5, 31 years post, 51, KC) ---BeginMessage--- - Original Message - From: Steve Thovson Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2005 9:15 AM Subject: HHS Omnibus bill Advocates in Minnesota were able to get language(see attached) in our Health and Human Services bill that the MN Department

[QUAD-L] Fwd: The Sixth Step to Improving Prescription Drug Coverage

2005-08-04 Thread DAANOO
Dana (C 4-5, 31 years post, 51, KC) ---BeginMessage--- Asclepios Your Weekly Medicare Consumer Advocacy Update ACT NOW: The Sixth Step to Improving Prescription Drug Coverage August 4, 2005 Volume 5, Issue 31 Ouch! Last week Medicare celebrated its 40th birthday, and lawmakers

Re: [QUAD-L] bowel mgmt

2005-08-05 Thread DAANOO
What are they like compared to fleet enema? The way they work and price? Thank you.Dana (C 4-5, 31 years post,51 KC) The In a message dated 8/5/2005 9:42:45 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Enemeez(formerly Therevac)Plus every other morning for all of my

[QUAD-L] Fwd: Fw: Direct Support Worker Bill Can Make a Difference

2005-08-05 Thread DAANOO
Dana (C 4-5, 31 years post, 51, KC) ---BeginMessage--- For those who already get JFA mail, sorry for the duplication But this is an important piece of the Real Choice puzzle. - Original Message - From: Justice For All Moderator [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday,

Fwd: [QUAD-L] Gut control and diet ideas

2005-08-05 Thread DAANOO
I have found that I am able to keep my quad gut fairly flat if I keep my weight under control. If I gain weight I usually notice it appearing. I keep my weight under control with Slim fast for breakfast and lunch with the regular meal at dinner. I mostly eat grilled fish (orange roughly),

Fwd: [QUAD-L] Gut control and diet ideas

2005-08-05 Thread DAANOO
I forgot to identify myself. I guess you could tell by my e-mail. Duh lolDana (C 4-5, 31 years post, 51, KC) ---BeginMessage--- I have found that I am able to keep my quad gut fairly flat if I keep my weight under control. If I gain weight I usually notice it appearing. I keep my weight

Re: [QUAD-L] Update on quadriplegic surgery

2005-08-06 Thread DAANOO
Billy,that is such a wonderful story. Thank you for sharing.Dana (C 4-5, 31 yearsPost, 51, KC) In a message dated 8/6/2005 10:54:04 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Billy, A great story. I love to hear when good things happen to others. Thanks for the

Re: [QUAD-L] Just found the site-Awesome!

2005-08-07 Thread DAANOO
My name is Dana. Welcome to the group. Glad to have you aboard.Dana (C 4-5, 31 years post-, 51, KC) In a message dated 8/7/2005 5:02:05 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi, My name's Greg, I'm a C3/4 quad and I'm glad to find such a unique group to be a

Re: [QUAD-L] Anniversary....

2005-08-07 Thread DAANOO
Congratulations on 17 years, Tim. we haven't talked along time. Glad you made it.Dana (C 4-5, 31 years post, 51, KC) In a message dated 8/7/2005 8:24:48 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Today was a bit like it was 17 yrs. ago today, avery hot early August

[QUAD-L] Fwd: MDS Q1a - 2nd Quarter 2005 data

2005-08-09 Thread daanoo
Interesting information. Dana (C4-5, 31years ,51, KC), Message-From: Stephanie Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: micassa list [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Tue, 9 Aug 2005 15:27:49 -0500Subject: MDS Q1a - 2nd Quarter 2005 data - Original Message - From: Bob Kafka Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2005

Re: [QUAD-L] Christopher Reeve's Wife Has Lung Cancer

2005-08-09 Thread daanoo
So well said Dave. Thank you for the information Amy.Dana (C 4-5, 31 years post, 51, KC)-Original Message-From: David K. Kelmer [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: ~LittleQuad~ [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Quad-list post quad-list@eskimo.comSent: Tue, 9 Aug 2005 16:13:20 -0700 (PDT)Subject: Re: [QUAD-L]

Re: [QUAD-L] airing out

2005-08-10 Thread DAANOO
I did not get to save mine, they were lost . Good for you, Amy, that you still have. I could not stand to lay on my stomach as if hurt my neck. I know it is so good for you, no pressure on bony areas..Dana (C 4-5, 31 years post, 51, KC) Go Vikings!!!With

Re: [QUAD-L] Choosing a van ... Full or Mini

2005-08-10 Thread DAANOO
Lori or anyone, What is the difference in price? Do you always buying new vans?Dana (C 4-5, 31 years post, 51, KC)In a message dated 8/10/2005 4:01:15 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Thing is ... the pros cons DO make it difficult to

[QUAD-L] Fwd: A TRAPPED FLORIDA QUADRIPLEGIC SPEAKS ABOUT NURSING HOMES

2005-08-10 Thread DAANOO
---BeginMessage--- I think their services are pretty limited, waiting lists etc. Have been trying to get them to push for Money Follows the Person but so far they seem more interesed in a bill of their own. Not too sure all the ins and outs. Am trying to find out more myself. Stephanie

[QUAD-L] Fwd: Secretary Leavitt won't put it in writing says he supports MiCASSA

2005-08-10 Thread DAANOO
Interesting information!Dana (C 4-5, 31 years post, 51, KC) ---BeginMessage--- GO TN ADAPT!!! - Original Message - From: Randy Alexander Sent: Friday, August 05, 2005 12:15 PM Subject: Secretary Leavitt won't put it in writing August 5, 2005 Secretary of Health and Human

[QUAD-L] Fwd: NFI Transmitted to Congress w MFI included

2005-08-10 Thread DAANOO
---BeginMessage--- NFI Transmitted to CongressThis bill contains Money Follows the Person as well as 3 other demonstration programs, and a presumptive eligibility for community services Medicaid option states could pick. Why was it sent over during the summer recess? Hard to say. Will keep

Re: FW: Re: [QUAD-L] Anniversary....

2005-08-11 Thread DAANOO
Dan,Sorry these regards our late for your eighth quad anniversary. I hope you had a great day.Dana (C 4-5, 31 years post, 51, KC)In a message dated 8/10/2005 11:33:40 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: In a message dated 09/08/2005 01:29:00 GMT Standard Time,

[QUAD-L] Re:: New to this

2005-08-12 Thread DAANOO
Mac,I was so anxious to see your Web but for some reason and would not work. I downloaded the flash. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I guess I will try on my other computer.I wish you all the best in your quest to live independently.If there is a will, there is a way!. The key ingredient

Re: [QUAD-L] Fwd: A TRAPPED FLORIDA QUADRIPLEGIC SPEAKS ABOUT NURSING HOMES

2005-08-12 Thread DAANOO
In a message dated 8/12/2005 4:46:30 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Dana, Here in TX the Medicare Waiver has a two year waiting list. This coming Sept. I will have been on it for one year. I am currently looking at new wheelchairs so that I will be

Re: [QUAD-L] Fwd: A TRAPPED FLORIDA QUADRIPLEGIC SPEAKS ABOUT NURSING HOMES

2005-08-12 Thread DAANOO
Hi Dave,it looks like a great wheelchair.Dana (C 4-5, 31 years post, 51, KC) In a message dated 8/12/2005 4:46:30 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Dana, Here in TX the Medicare Waiver has a two year waiting list. This coming Sept. I will have been on

Re: [QUAD-L] Home Care

2005-08-14 Thread DAANOO
In a message dated 8/14/2005 8:06:17 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] my Mine only out to do bloodwork and about sores to look at, but not care for. I normally go to the wound care Center, because the regular nurse don't seem to know that much, sometimes applies dressing..

Re: [QUAD-L] Home Care

2005-08-14 Thread DAANOO
Hi Mark, butHas it been two years for you after your disability?Have you applied for Medicaid? It takes that long to qualify for Medicare. If you have insurance, it is generally primary, depending on if you are the subscriber or somebody else or you still work . For instance my stepmom is

[QUAD-L] Fwd: Money Follows the Person has new co-sponsorS!

2005-08-15 Thread DAANOO
Yah Kansas as a new cosponsor. Please contact your state representatives I have it is not listed as cosponsor of MICASSA and Money follows the cat person!Dana (C 4-5, 31 years post-, 51, KC, suburb in Prairie Village Kansas) ---BeginMessage--- Money Follows the Person has New Co-Sponsors!

Re: [QUAD-L] Exercise

2005-08-16 Thread DAANOO
How cool! Really interesting. What does a personal trainer do? How is it different than the range of motion? Just wondering.Thanks.Dana (C 4-5, 31 years post, 51, KC)

Re: [QUAD-L] Mattresses

2005-08-18 Thread DAANOO
Are those the mattresses that they sometimes get you in the hospital that just look like foam?Dana (C 4-5, 31 years post, 51, KC)

[QUAD-L] Fwd: Talk of the Nation Tues. 8-23-05 to discuss nursing homes vs. other alte...

2005-08-22 Thread DAANOO
Dana (C-4-5, 31 years post, 51, KC) ---BeginMessage--- A friend from Michigan alerted us that tomorrow, Tues August 23 on NPR Radio show Talk of the Nation (from 2 - 4 pm in his area) they are going to be talking about what do we do with people when they can't take care of themselves?

[QUAD-L] Fwd: Marci's Medicare Update: Week of 08/22/05--Long-term care

2005-08-23 Thread DAANOO
Maybe interesting information to you.Dana (C4-5, 31 years post, 51, KC) ---BeginMessage--- www.medicarerights.org | e-newsletters Volume 4, Issue 34: Week ofAugust22, 2005 Welcome to Dear Marci, a free,weekly newsletter designed to keep you in the loop about health care

Re: [QUAD-L] pressure sore on butt miracle mist link

2005-08-23 Thread DAANOO
In a message dated 8/23/2005 4:53:50 A.M. Central Daylight Time, DAANOO writes: Hi quad-gang: I'm enclosing the link below about the story in New Mobility about a girl that was facing amputation when all kinds of wound care treatment were not working. She found miracle

[QUAD-L] Fwd: Fw: HHS Medicaid Commission Adopts Recommendations For $10 Billion In P...

2005-08-23 Thread DAANOO
More info .Dana(C4-5, 31 years post, 51, KC) ---BeginMessage--- - Original Message - From: Justice For All Moderator [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, August 19, 2005 1:37 PM Subject: HHS Medicaid Commission Adopts Recommendations For $10 Billion In Program Savings

[QUAD-L] Check out Write Your Representative - Contact your Congressperson in the U.S.

2005-08-23 Thread DAANOO
Click here: Write Your Representative - Contact your Congressperson in the U.S. House of Representatives.

[QUAD-L] Fwd: The Ninth Step to Improving Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage

2005-08-25 Thread DAANOO
There's a place you can click, and the Medicare will write a letter for you to dispute the noncoverage of benzodiazepines, which is important.Dana (C4-5, 31 years post, 51, KC) ---BeginMessage--- Asclepios Your Weekly Medicare Consumer Advocacy Update ACT NOW: The Ninth Step to

Fwd: [QUAD-L] PIE SYSTEM for Sale

2005-08-26 Thread DAANOO
I have this product. I have only used a few times, but it workedveryefficiently and didn't take very much time. I believe the price was $12,000. I was surprised my insurance coveraged. I did not even know that the bags into being would cost so much as it came with a number of them. I was

[QUAD-L] Fwd: Fw: CMS Issues Updated Regulations for Power Wheelchair POV Claims

2005-08-26 Thread DAANOO
New regulations for power chairs.Dana (C-4-5, 31 years post, 51, KC) ---BeginMessage--- - Original Message - From: Bob Kafka [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Thomas, Stephanie [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2005 11:39 AM Subject: CMS Issues Updated Regulations for Power Wheelchair

[QUAD-L] SCI can run the 't find

2005-08-30 Thread DAANOO
Hi all,Does someone have the link to SCI list, I had in favorites, now it doesn't come up. Thank you very much.Dana (C4-5, 31 years post, 51, KC)

[QUAD-L] Fwd: Medicare Watch #18, August 30, 2005

2005-08-30 Thread DAANOO
Medicare watch!Dana (C4-5, 31 years post, 51, KC) ---BeginMessage--- Welcome to MEDICARE WATCH, a biweekly electronic newsletter of the Medicare Rights Center Vol. 8, No. 18: August 30, 2005 Contents: 1. FAST FACT 2. MEDICAID CUTS HEAT UP 3. COST OF DRUG BENEFIT RISES HIGHER

[QUAD-L] Fwd: Marci's Medicare Update: Week of 08/29/05--Long-term care

2005-08-30 Thread DAANOO
There are some web sites that might some Medicare questions?Dana (C4-5, 31 years post, 51, KC) ---BeginMessage--- www.medicarerights.org | e-newsletters Volume 4, Issue 35: Week ofAugust29, 2005 Welcome to Dear Marci, a free,weekly newsletter designed to keep you in the

[QUAD-L] Fwd: Hurricane Assistance to the CILs and people with disabilities

2005-09-01 Thread DAANOO
Dana C4-5, 31 years post, 51, KC ---BeginMessage--- - Original Message - From: Bob Kafka Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 4:07 PM Subject: Re: Message from the Commissioner Regarding Hurricane Assistance INFORMATION FROM ILRU IN HOUSTON - Original Message - From:

[QUAD-L] Fwd: People or Profits: The Game Show

2005-09-02 Thread DAANOO
An easy way to let your senators and representatives know you're feeling about the cutting of Medicaid. You writes the letter for you and sends to your legislative officials.Dana (C4-5, 31 years post, 51, KC) ---BeginMessage--- Title: Families USA Dear Dana, Click here

Re: [QUAD-L] adaptive computer access?

2005-09-03 Thread DAANOO
I cannot use my arms at all in bed and very minimal use when up, and I use Dragon naturally speaking8 professional on my bed computer and version 7 on my laptop, 7.3 on my desk top. I have problems with and you have to train again when you do. The no-brainer program is supposed to help with

Re: [QUAD-L] Drinking in bed

2005-09-03 Thread DAANOO
I use it 2 gallon jug that sits on the floor and I hook up 2 rigid 1/8 straws and the top flexible 3/16 inch straw using the rubber tubing that is used on leg bags only a little smaller if I can get atmedical supply store if not I use the regular size tubing. I duct to my pillow. I still

Re: [QUAD-L] It's official

2005-09-06 Thread DAANOO
Hi Peter,Congratulations antique quadriplegic of 25 years.Dana (C-4-5, 31 years post, 51, KC)In a message dated 9/5/2005 9:58:30 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: quarter centurey - noshit. remember counting the days...then weeks... then months...? me too.

[QUAD-L] Fwd: Missouri's Medicaid cuts feeding tubes, vents

2005-09-06 Thread DAANOO
Dana (C4-5, 31 years post, 51, KC) ---BeginMessage--- - Original Message - http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/editorialcommentary/story /A89F32CB8BAD093F8625706E003235D6?OpenDocumenthttp://www.stltoday.com/stlto

[QUAD-L] Fwd: new disability determination regs for SS

2005-09-06 Thread DAANOO
Dana (C4-5, 31 years post, 51, KC) ---BeginMessage--- SOCIAL SECURITY News Release Commissioner Barnhart Announces Proposed Regulation to Improve Social Security's Disability Process Jo Anne Barnhart, Commissioner of Social Security, today announced that Social Security will publish a proposed

[QUAD-L] Fwd: Medicaid Action Alert: Call Your Senators on 9/8-9 800-828-0498

2005-09-07 Thread DAANOO
In a message dated 9/6/2005 12:14:58 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Dear Dana,

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