Kathy Jo,

We have discussed this many times.  Yes it is possible. I know a lot of
people who have 24 hour care and they have their own apartments, and are in
charge of their own lives.  At the moment I would not recommend coming to
california because the budget crises is making things very tight  for those
of us with DD.

look up your local independent living center.

Tamar Magenta Raine
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Oakland Mayor's Commission on People with disabilities


> [Original Message]
> From: Kathy Pink <[log in to unmask]>
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> Date: 5/11/2004 3:15:54 PM
> Subject: Independence
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> Hello:
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> I really want to try independent Living.  Is this even possible .  I have
CP
> and need basically Total Care.  If so, would I need to stay in my area to
> keep my disability benefits?
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> Kathy Jo
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> Kathy Jo Pink
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