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[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

>        Right!  Even in 1966 there were still no ramps at the
universities and schools.  Hotel, transportation, and employment
started in '73.
    
        Well, its a callous thing to say, but, the war in Viet Nam 
actually helped (and produced) people in 'chairs. All of a sudden there 
were a lot of young men in chairs with something other than their 
injuries uniting them.... and they wanted, and fought for, rights and 
access. But it sure was an expensive price to pay to help guys like 
me.....
     

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