[Blind-rollers] New member: introduction

[Cory McMahon]

Dear Paul,

Thanks for welcoming me to the list!

Cory


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From: "Paul Wick" <wickps at gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 6:26 PM
To: "Blind wheelchair users list" <blind-rollers at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers] New member: introduction

> Welcome!
>
> I'm Paul, I'm a blind guy with CP who works as a law clerk at a Center
> for Independent Living in northern California. I've been a full time
> chair user since I was 15.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Paul
>
> On 9/19/11, Jewel <herekittykat2 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Welcome Cory! My name's Jewel. I'm a 230-something living in Raliegh,
>> North Carolina. I am a full-time student. I lost my eyesight due to a
>> chemical burn to the face and secondary glaucoma, and currently have
>> 3/360 in my right eye only (the left was removed after a serious
>> infection). I also have fibromyalgia. Right now, I use a wheelchair
>> only when I will be going long distances (such as at DisneyWorld this
>> past summer!), but know that fibromyalgia gets worse with age, so I
>> don't know where I'll be ten or twenty years from now.
>>
>> Like was said, this list is quiet but fun, so feel free to speak up
>> and discuss issues or solutions you might have!
>>
>> ~Jewel
>>
>> On 9/19/11, Becky Frankeberger <b.butterfly at comcast.net> wrote:
>>> Welcome Cory, smile.  I am Becky from the great State of Washington.  I
>>> have
>>> a degenerative bone disorder, so never quite know when I will be in a
>>> wheelchair.  I am two years walking after a life changing accident.
>>>
>>> Welcome we are a quiet, but fun group. So ask away or talk about how you
>>> do
>>> things for yourself and others.  Wheelchairs can cage one into thinking
>>> they
>>> are helpless.  Plus the addition of pane and it is just about cemented,
>>> unless you have a fighting spirit as you obviously do.  We have
>>> brainstormed
>>> about how to get things done, shortcuts etc.  You never know you might
>>> have
>>> the answer that none of us could figure out, smile.
>>>
>>> I work out of my home with a knitting business, "Butterfly Knitting."  I
>>> have customers all over the country.  I just got done making ponchos for
>>> two
>>> little granddaughters of my customer in Arizona.  Sold  a throw to a gal
>>> in
>>> Pennsylvania. I am presently covering hangers for a customer here in
>>> Washington.  Trying my hand at making Cowls.I would be very pleased to
>>> work
>>> with you to make a product you have always wanted.
>>>
>>> b.butterfly at comcast.net
>>>
>>> What is nice about my business, everything is customized to you. So if 
>>> you
>>> need a poncho that won't catch in the tires, like you buy off the shelf,
>>> we
>>> can work together to make it the perfect length. Need a cover for your
>>> legs
>>> that keeps the back of your legs warm also, let's talk and design
>>> together.
>>>
>>> Oopse, slipped into a commercial, shy smile.  I just love what I do, so
>>> please forgive me, smile.
>>>
>>> Welcome!
>>>
>>> Becky and guide dog Jake
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>> [mailto:blind-rollers-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Cory McMahon
>>> Sent: Monday, September 19, 2011 9:37 AM
>>> To: blind-rollers at nfbnet.org
>>> Subject: [Blind-rollers] New member: introduction
>>>
>>> Dear all,
>>>
>>> My name is Cory, and I am from Missouri.
>>>
>>> I use a wheelchair when I am going to be required to walk a long 
>>> distance;
>>> however, have the ability to use crutches when the distance is short.
>>>
>>> I look forward to meeting all of you.
>>>
>>> Thanks.
>>>
>>> Cory
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