Joy, D.C. is great for people in wheelchairs.  They have curb cuts
everywhere.  If it wasn't for the fact that I'm a middle aged man, I'd
go up there myself...  lol

- Joy - wrote:
>
> Thanks for the advice, guys.  I just found out that the university has a
> graduate program in PT/OT, which seems like it would be a good solution.
> This university has a great DSS department.  I met with the woman in charge,
> and she was extremely helpful.  Unfortunately, she won't give me their list
> of PA resources until I commit to the university.  I'd like to have it
> straightened out before I commit, as that would be a major factor in my
> decision.  They have great provisions for extended time and computer access
> during tests, the entire campus is curb cut, flat, and thoroughly
> accessible, and they even have accessible dorm bathrooms.  I've talked to a
> few people in wheelchairs who go there, and they're very satisfied, so I'm
> excited.  For anyone interested, it's George Washington University, in DC.
> I like it so much, I'm thinking of applying early decision.
>
> ~Joy~
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Yvonne Craig" <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2000 12:33 PM
> Subject: Re: Personal Care Assistants
>
> Joy
>
> At one of our local Universities with an excellent accessibility track
> record, the University hires the PAs and they are assigned to disabled
> students based on the students' wishes (ie. age, gender) as much as
> possible. I would definitely contact the school to see if they already have
> such a programme.
>
> Just curious (and you don't have to answer), what sort of facilities are
> available on campus for PWD? Did you choose a school for any particular
> reason? Was accessibility a factor in your choice?
>
> Yvonne
>
> >>> [log in to unmask] 08/30/00 04:16AM >>>
> How do you guys go about finding people to help you with personal care?
> I'll be going to college next fall, and will need someone to help me.  I
> don't need constant care, just someone to stop by in the morning and evening
> for an hour max each time.  I've never had a PA before... my parents
> basically filled that position ; )  I have no clue where to start looking.
> I did a web search, but could only find aides that deal with the elderly.
> The colleges I'm looking at all suggest hiring other students.  I'd rather
> have someone older help me... I feel like having someone my own age would be
> awkward, since we would have classes together and share friends.  I'd
> appreciate information on your experiences and the best way to go about
> this.
>
> ~Joy~