[Blind-rollers] New member: introduction

Wed Sep 21 16:39:52 UTC 2011

Dear Paul,

I have Cerebral Paulsy.

Right now, I don't work. I spend a lot of time on the computer.

Cory

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From: "Paul Wick" <wickps at gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2011 11:27 AM
To: "Blind wheelchair users list" <blind-rollers at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Blind-rollers] New member: introduction

> 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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