tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post6121857789306081189..comments2024-03-19T07:36:33.915-04:00Comments on Of Battered Aspect: The Time of Her LifeDave Hingsburgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918601687946534172noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-56635960597056747152016-06-28T12:04:38.153-04:002016-06-28T12:04:38.153-04:00Most people never pursue their dreams because they...Most people never pursue their dreams because they know society will not support that dream. And that's why I keep my dreams a secret, not because of my disability, but because of society's negative attitudes towards dreamers.<br /><br />And I greatly appreciate your ability to own up to a past mistake. When I grow up, I want to be more like you sir Dave!Frank_Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15707525224938640688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-80091907507172240382016-06-25T22:42:23.543-04:002016-06-25T22:42:23.543-04:00If you're in the United States, check out the ...If you're in the United States, check out the National Coalition on Independent Living website at http://ncil.org to find the independent living center closest to where they live. Some other countries have independent living centers too.Andrea Shettle, MSWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16984732076766787818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-73785075108381768182016-06-25T18:34:40.971-04:002016-06-25T18:34:40.971-04:00Are there any active disability rights groups near...Are there any active disability rights groups near them Alicia? I feel thats one of the things missing in my life, having independant living disabled people to point services at to show them that being disabled doesnt mean having to have a restricted life, and to be able to find things out from about how to make things possible. Since becoming a wheelchair user 6 years ago I've met a total of one other wheelchair user, and he was a git, and a ton of health and social care people who think my body is the problem rather than that their attitudes are. We need 'outreach advocates' from the disabled community to help free people from unwanted 'concern' and patronisation, and that doesnt seem to exist in the UK in any visible, accessible way but even one similarly disabled supporter could be the wedge people need to get doors open to having the lives they want.<br /><br />Also, whats the name of your novel please?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16595277303954088344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-83885878694385923992016-06-25T12:25:55.969-04:002016-06-25T12:25:55.969-04:00I know, very remotely, a couple of people in the s...I know, very remotely, a couple of people in the same boat - wanting to live on their own, but not being able to get the services they need to do it, and I have no idea what to say or do.<br /><br />Is there a general resource I could mention? Something they could read to figure out better options when everyone in their lives says, 'No'?<br /><br />I can't help - even if I knew them better, I'm on the other side of the country. One is intellectually disabled but mobile - and used to drive, and I believe live on her own, until her parents got worried because she had a boyfriend, and she was put in an institution where she's 'safe' but not happy; the other has very little mobility, but was living on her own until the system stopped providing the help she needed, and institutionalized her, too.<br /><br />If it were someone closer, I'd know the circumstances better. I just know they're unhappy where they are - and I don't know if it's because the places are not very responsive.<br /><br />Thanks. Your story brought up all my doubts again.ABEhrhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17211038591900883672noreply@blogger.com