I live there... and it is pretty great ; )  We do allow middle aged men
within the city limits, so you can always come visit.

~Joy~

----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael H. Collis" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2000 3:45 PM
Subject: Re: Personal Care Assistants


> 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~
>