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From: Ron.Rothenberg@f460.n101.z1.fidonet.org (Ron Rothenberg)
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Subject: Re: Can-Do
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Date: 22 Feb 90 21:36:02 GMT
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 J> I was reading your message about showing 10 devices to the newly 
 J> disabled group.  What about including a reacher, and dicom 
 J> (which is a non-slip place mat, so your plate will be stabilized 
 J> while cutting your meat, etc.)?  Rob (my C.P. child) likes the 
 J> reacher the best.  That way he does not loose his balance when 

I've already include the reacher.  I like it a lot myself.  Good for
pinching girls at a distance.  I may include the DICOM, but I really
wanted all the devices to be housing related.  After all the idea of
the seminars are to get out the word about accessible housing so I can
sell houses so I can make a lot of money so I can get out the word
about accessible housing while living in the lap of luxury.

 J> them.  I would love to get a companion dog for Rob, who (the 
 J> dog) in some ways would make sure he (Rob) is always safe.  Rob 

There is a group called Canine Companions for Independence, or somesuch
which sounds like exactly what he needs.   They supply trained dogs to
do some of the things he can't, plus fun and companionship are thrown
in for free. I'll post their address next time I come across it.

Thanks again, 

Ron

CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE (CCI) is a nonprofit, tax-exempt
organization founded in 1975.  CCI trains specially bred dogs
to assist people with disabilities other than blindness to live
independent lives.  SERVICE dogs aid people with orthopedic challenges;
SIGNAL dogs alert the hearing-impaired and deaf to crucial sounds;
SOCIAL dogs are placed with individuals or in institutions as
part of Pet Facilitated Therapy; and SPECIALITY dogs are trained
for seniors or individuals with multiple disabilities. CCI executive
offices are located at POB 446, Santa Rosa, CA. 95402-0446.ph.
707-528-0830  for further information. (V/TDD).
       

... We are all in this together -- by ourselves.  - Lily Tomlin           

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