Interesting that you discuss "fix" in the physical aspects rather than
social, cultural, economic, political, etc., possibilities.

Perhaps how we perceive ourselves and our world "confines" us more than
our wheelchairs--which, after all, we "use" for mobility and to
"unconfine" ourselves.  Notice how frequently writers refer to us
wheelies as "confined" to our wheelchairs rather than being empowered or
liberated by them, or simply using them, or finding the fact worthy or
necessary of mention.

Too few of us have yet mastered the art, or is that the science?, of
negating the negative.  ;-)

S.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Gordon Stewart" <[log in to unmask]>
To: "I. S. Margolis" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, October 28, 2000 5:07 AM
Subject: Re: Adults with CP


>
> --- "I. S. Margolis" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> > Joanne dear,
> >
> > In my not humble opinion you're missing Kyle's
> > point.  He's made his.
> > I'll make mine.
> >
> > Adults with CP are not children with CP.  Children's
> > conditions cannot
> > extrapolate our adult experiences.  We cannot be
> > "fixed" and made
> > "better."
>
> Has anyone considered hip-replacembents etc...
>
> I guess that it depends on each person, But i'm still
> walking.. (& basically), my left leg is shorter than
> my right - which affects my hips / walking etc..
>
> Anyone consider this ??
>
> Gopher