Kat:

I don't want braces or other walking aides.  I
used a walker before.

My parents work for HomeWard Bound , that agency
and they filled in.

Why isn't Cornerstone the way to go?

Kathy Jo










--- Kathleen Salkin <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:
> 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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