[Blind-rollers] New member: introduction

[Paul Wick]

Hi Cory,

What is your disability and what do you do for fun/work?

Paul

On 9/21/11, Cory McMahon <cjmc404 at hotmail.com> wrote:
> Dear Paul,
>
> Thanks for welcoming me to the list!
>
> Cory
>
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> 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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