Cornerstone's waiting List is about a year.
Kathy
--- Anthony Arnold <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:
> I would have to agree with everything Kat has
> said here. About braces and
> walkers, they're getting easier to get because
> of greater demand for them
> now days, I know a man who recently needed an
> AFO and he had access to one
> within a day. About Cornerstone, if I were
> you, I would definitely put my
> name down on their waiting list and when
> there's room, I would try it for at
> least 3-6 months. If you don't like it, you
> can always move to another
> place, but I wouldn't move back into your
> parent's because that wouldn't
> solve anything.
>
> Thanks,
> Anthony
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Kathleen Salkin
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Sent: Monday, January 28, 2002 2:07 PM
> Subject: Re: More Woes
>
>
> Kathy Jo:
>
> Sounds like your caretaker's sister's water
> broke and she's probably gone
> into labour. So I'd cut her some slack on
> that, but the agency should have
> sent someone in her place.
>
> I know it's hard to stand and walk but the
> more you move about the better
> off you'll be. Can't your doctor prescribe
> some aids like braces to support
> your ankles and legs, or can you use a walker?
>
> Sounds like you're between a rock and a hard
> place as far as the area you
> live in goes. I can't believe you're the only
> disabled young person in your
> area. Does your state have a central agency
> for helping disabled folks in
> its capital? I live in North Carolina and the
> agencies are all centered in
> Raleigh, our capital. I strongly suggest you
> write or call them to find out
> how they can help you. And do it yourself. By
> taking the responsibility
> and doing it yourself, you're empowering
> yourself and clearing the way to
> make your own decisions. Use a search engine
> like google.com to find out
> the web pages for your state's agencies and go
> there. You'll find loads of
> information, I'm sure.
>
> OK Cornerstone may not be the best way to go,
> but surely there are other
> options, maybe not in your town but in your
> state.
>
> Kat
>
>
>
>
>
> "St. John's University Cerebral Palsy List"
> <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> > I am getting more frustrated with Tracey.
> No ,
> she isn't history yet. Tracey called in
> again
> this morning. Her sister is due to have her
> baby
> anyday and Tracey is going to go in with her.
> (She told us this before.) Her excuse today
> was
> something about her sister's water. Thanks
> for
> your prayers. My CP is getting worse. When
> I
> walk , I turn in my ankles. So I have to do
> more
> standing and walking.
>
> My case manager doesn't think I will be safe
> staying alone. I don't have the money to
> hire
> somebody 24 hours. I liked Cornerstone , but
> they have a waiting list. I don't know if I
> would like it permanently. If I moved there
> permanently , there is no turning back , then
> I
> will be forced in to an institution.
>
> No , there's no accessible public
> transportation
> in my town, that I know of. I'm the only
> person
> with a disability in my town that I know of ,
> that doesn't drive. I live in the country of
> a
> rural area.
>
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>
>
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