[Blind-rollers] discrimination

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bib...
The best way to advocate is not to do it in anger.  (Although I am  angry 
just hearing this lol).  First of all, your motorized wheelchair is  
essentially your legs.  They cannot deny you medical equipment that helps  you with 
mobility.  Secondly, yes, someone has to be responsible for the  holes we 
put in walls.  (You notice I said WE lol) Here is my  suggestion.  Go  buy 
some of those foam rings used for in swimming  pools to float.  Cut them in 
half (NOT you, please lol).  Use those  non marking tape hooks (made by 3m and 
in the hook dept of walmart or lowes)  that comes off without a mark to put 
them next to your molding  or even non marking masking tape will work.  This 
two inch foam will stop  your wheelchair from reaching the wall most times. 
  You could even  lay down a 2x2 right next to the area u mark the most.  I 
had a problem in  the hallway here and realized my old house had one inch 
moulding and this has  thin moulding...big difference.   Now backing up into 
the wall is  another story.  My armrests hit the wall so I fixed that...I 
put a piece of  foam on the metal back there.  Sometimes my wheel hubcap 
screws will  hit...coat them with something soft...put flowers on them...foam  
flowers...whatever.  The object is...be preventive to injuring the  walls.  
Tell HUD you are doing everything you know of on your part to keep  the apt in 
nice condition.  Tell them this wheelchair is your legs.   Don't be going 
around the apt of course on high....turn it to turtle  speed.  And if they 
require someone with you...you can get independent  waiver funds for nurses' 
aides to be with you when hubby gone....and that will  just cost the state 
lots more $$ then fixing a dang hole.  But the most  important thing about 
fighting for your rights is not to look like you are are  fighting.....try the 
soft approach first and keep that lawyer and suing thing  for later if 
necessary.  Just my humble opinion working with the system so  long.  I have a 
hearing for my new wheelchair ...just got the letter  yesterday...yea..the 
hearing is dec 8..no notice..and I have legal aide to help  me.  She won't be 
happy and will ask for more time, I bet.  But what  is funny is last bit of 
paperwork says...there is no documentation this pt needs  a wheelchair...i 
have been doctor ordered in a wheelchair since 2006 lol.   That is how our 
govt works.  Its a hoot.  You just gotta laugh.   I have had eight injuries 
this year alone cuz wrong type of wheelchair.   Nice, huh?  good luck..deb
 
 
In a message dated 11/22/2012 4:39:44 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
orleans24 at comcast.net writes:

Hi,  all,
Once again, I'm having to battle with Colorado Regional HUD (Housing  Urban 
Development's) office.
Last time, it was in regards of service dogs  where they claimed I couldn't 
have two service dogs in my apartment.
This  time, it involves that I use a power wheelchair.
CORHUD (Colorado Regional  Housing Urban Development) claims they have a 
policy when it comes to those  who use power chairs, stating that if any 
damage is done, there will be a  charge.
Although I've had a few minor incidents, I was willing to admit to  staff 
here in my apartment complex and let them know where things  occured.
Type of incident is accidentally scraping of some pain on the wall  near my 
apartment and other places, but thankfully, no large holes through the  
walls directly.
I keep my power chair along the wall just outtside the  living room and 
bathroom.
A surprise inspection came up and disgustedly, no  notice was put on my 
office clip near my front door.
Here comes the  rediculous part.
Since CORHUD claims that because I'm totally blind and use  a power chair, 
they expect that I have my husband Dale with me all the time in  the 
building.
I have filed a discrimination complaint with First Fair  Housing and 
notified the Colorado Cross Disability Coalision.
Another smart  part is my husband Dale contacted U.S. HUD to request a 
publication to see  further if the original house rules include the motorized 
power chair  policy.
If Dale and I could, we'be be packed up and moved out of our place  in a 
flash, but sadly, not the case since money doesn't grow on trees.
More  than likely if CORHUD keeps harassing me, I'll most likely take them 
to  court.
It wouldn't be about money, but moreover, how they discriminate  towards 
people and mainly, they don't properly keep the building maintained,  proper 
working elevators and outtside sliding doors.
As for my power chair,  the charger plug has to be plugged into a regular 
wall outlet and not on a  power surge protector or an extention cord or else, 
a power shortage would  happen.
Another plan I have is to email my friend Julie Risken, the  Executive 
Director with CCDC (Colorado Cross Disability Coalition) as I'd so  much love to 
show her the so-called motorized wheelchair policy.
I guess  what hurts me the most is that when sighted individuals that use 
wheelchairs  who live in my apartment complex have accidentally hit walls or 
don't get  fingers pointed at them.
Sorry for the rambling you'alls, but just had to  bent and get this stress 
off my chest.
On a positive not however:
Dale,  Odie and I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving Day.
I'll be going to my  aunt and uncle's home later on to enjoy a scrunctious 
meal.
Dale is going  and so will Odie.
I'm sure Odie would love some of the turkey, but that's  not going to 
happen.
Instead, he'll just enjoy his own doggy food which is  healthier for him 
anyway.
Bibi, husband Dale and son Odie
the happy  spirited bounty  labrawolf
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