Jan,

I don't know anything about the services in Tennessee, but in Maryland, there
are accessible taxis that will come to your house and take you wherever you want
to go.  You might also want to check into getting hand controls for a car, so
that you can drive.  Sorry, but I'm not sure how much they cost.  I've heard of
several groups who donate used ones at low or no cost.  Also, the Internet (as
you've discovered!) is a great means for socialization.  Besides disability
info, there are forums where you can discuss and debate any interest you might
have.  Check out http://www.onelist.com.  You might want to look into counseling
for your depression.
A disability can definitely be very frustrating and make things look bleak at
times.  I was lucky enough to find a wonderful psychologist, and talking with
her makes me feel much more calm and in control.  Any time you want to talk, or
if there's anything else I can do to help, just e-mail me!  Good luck to you! :)
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~Joy~
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Jan Nottmeier wrote:
> Since I am on summer vacation now, I have nothing to do and sit around
> the house most of the time.  The county where I live (Dade County,
> Georgia) does not have away of transporting me down to chattanooga, or
> anywhere else I want to go.  My vocational rehabilitation counselor has
> told me that if I were on SSI a neighboring county would transport me to
> chattanooga. Thus being able to access public transport in Chattanooga.
> This is causing me unhappiness (I believe it may be depression).
> Because I see young adults going places having fun.  While I sit around
> having no place to go trying my best to keep a positive attitude.  But
> that has grown increasingly difficult for me.