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From: Walter.Hart@f10.n130.z1.fidonet.org (Walter Hart)
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Date: 21 Dec 90 05:32:52 GMT
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[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

Allen, it's obvious you've never attended one of Ed Roberts wheelchair
karete demo's.  Surprisingly he turned on a group of mostly disabled and 
with Tony convinced a lot of us that a power wheelchair could be a pretty 
good weapon.  I can identify with how you feel But, while I don't agree 
with those saying accept it I do think you will benefit from Joe's 
advise. I found that by working with ADAPT and later the Developmental 
Disabilities Board and now the Dept. of Human Services once again I look 
forward to each new day.  While I find the Independant Living Centers to
be much too conservative they and your local Vocational Rehab can be 
helpful. Look around and find some volunteer work on behalf of the 
disabled.  You are fortunate we thru the ADA will be able to make it much 
easier on those who come after us. Work for disability RIGHTS NOW!

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