Hey Joy,

Let me see what I can cook up between today and tomorrow, okay?  I'll post my
ideas directly to the list, and if you like anything it's yours to use.

If you don't, file 13 that baby!  HA!

In a message dated 1/25/2002 11:21:26 PM Eastern Standard Time, [log in to unmask]
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> Forgive my quietness on list lately, but I've been busy adjusting to college
> life.  I'm having a ball.
>
> I found a great attendant (who's graduating this semester, but I don't want
> to worry about replacing her yet), have a decent roommate, made the mock
> trial team, forced the bookstore to increase accessibility, got many
> door-openers/elevators fixed, got involved with a bunch of progressive
> activism groups (anti-globalization, fair labor, feminism, human rights,
> etc), made the dean's list, and am slowly but surely making friends (even a
> possible boyfriend!).  I don't mean to brag, but I'm pretty damn proud of
> myself for not just surviving, but thriving.
>
> Anyway, the point of this ramble is that college has helped me realize what
> an awesome thing living away from my family is.  I've done things for
> myself
> that I never thought I could do, and experienced things I never thought I
> would.  I want to help other people, who are less fortunate financially
> than
> I am (thanks to the settlement with Eli Lilly whose drugs caused my CP) to
> have the same wonderful opportunities.
>
> In short, I want to write/call my legislators about MiCASSA, but I'm not
> sure what to say.  Could someone outline talking points and/or give me a
> form letter that I can work from?
>
> Thanks!
>