I'll second Ken's comment about zaniness.  Most of our discussions are
fairly light-hearted, and, well, dammit, we like it that way! ;>)  Once in a
while someone will start a nuts 'n bolts thread on health or advocacy
issues. and there are plenty of opportunities for soapboxing.

Do you have CP yourself?  Most of us do; a few are parents of kids with
CP--others, like "Beth the OT", are able-bodied, but are here to help with
practical living issues.

Welcome!

-Kyle

-----Original Message-----
From: Barber, Kenneth L. [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2001 12:00 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Hello everyone!


welcome aboard, dina,  here your find many friends if you can put up with us
and some of our zaniness.

-----Original Message-----
From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2001 11:45 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Hello everyone!


Hello there!
       I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is
Dina
and I just signed up with the C-PALSY mailing list. Let me tell you a little
about myself. I live in the Los Angeles area, I'm 27 years old, & I recently
got married 6 months ago. I work at the ILC in L.A. as an Systems Change
Advocate. In my job, I empower people with disabilities to make systemic
changes on a local, state, and national level. We work on issues like
housing, transportation, benefits, etc. wherever my consumers want to make
change. I am fairly new at my job, I've been here for 6 months, so if anyone
suggestions let me know. I am a people person!!! :) I love meeting new
people, so please don't hesitate to say "Hi!" I believe that nobody can have
too friends!!! Hope you all have a great day and I look forward to hearing
from you soon!! :)

Dina