Kathy, I'm sorry but I have to agree with Mag about your agency not wanting
to have their people drive you around anymore mainly because if you would
have killed the driver and yourself, the agency might be expected to pay
something to the family of the employee.  Most agencies don't have that kind
of money, so they don't want to take their chances, especially driving
somebody who behaves like how you did.  But however, can you get on some
medication to help control your thinking and behaviors.

Thanks,
Anthony
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Magenta Raine
  To: [log in to unmask]
  Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2002 9:51 PM
  Subject: Re: Attendant Woes


  they have 24 hour care... That is the case in several people I know of.
They
  have paid roommates who stay with them at night, then they get other
people
  in the day.

  Well, Kathy Jo, I certainly understand the fear of the driver. You could
have
  killed a lot of people, not just yourself!  now to find ways of getting
  around -- how about taking the public bus, or paratransit, or
walking/riding
  your chair where ever?

  mag