Hi Trisha,

You're welcome...

But as far as there being an "abled body conspiracy" to keep us down, I
think like you it's mostly ignorance of the issues, and the fact that
most people don't think it will happen to them...  However, I'm not
ignorant about the issue of disability and rape... A C.P. friend of mine
in Tidewater Virgnia was raped, and I've since come to find out that
sexual assault among WwD's is epidemic.  As to what can be done about
it, outside of arming oneself with an AK-47, (wry grin) very little.
Practice safety and common sense, is the best advice I've heard.  I
always arrange meetings with people I don't know in public places or in
groups, never in a private place or alone.  That way, my A-- will be
covered. :)

I will look around the net and see what I can find in regard to Lists
for Teens with C.P. or disabilities, ok?
I'll respond to you offlist...

Mike


Trisha Cummings wrote:
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> Greetings All,
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> Hi Mike!!! Wow - I knew I spent a lot on the kid but this brings it home!!
> Thanks!
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>    I have been mulling this phrase around for a bit now and want to toss my
> 2 cents in - the phrase is "able-bodied conspiracy".
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>    Now, I need some help. Amber is to the age and stage where she could be
> on a list - I am wondering if anyone knows of a list for teens with CP or a
> generalized list for disabled teens?
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>      That's it for now - Everyone have a great weekend.
>
>                      Brightest Blessings
>                            Trisha