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Mandy Crest

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posted 08/20/2008, comments (0)

Handicapped Accessiblity is Just Good Business

Question: What do you do if you are disabled, and you cannot gain entry into a retail store, restaurant, hotel, or other public building? How about if, once you get inside, you find that you cannot take full advantage of services offered?Answer: You don’t patronize these businesses. You spend a lot of time at home, and your family and... Read more Chevron

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Julie

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posted 08/18/2008, comments (6)

Knowing my rights

Even the best workplaces don't always do the right thing. I work at a great place and am appreciative of that. But when my annual review mentioned my MS-related absences, I objected. I've been pretty open at work about having MS. When I needed to use my cane one day at work, I didn't want to play coy. Everyone asked me what was wrong. I... Read more Chevron

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Lisa Emrich

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posted 08/18/2008, comments (3)

Who do you tell? When and Why? - Part 2 The Middle Realm

Telling people that you have Multiple Sclerosis is a very personal choice. For some, it flows naturally from their lips without hesitation. For some, it is a “secret” which they hold close to the breast. In Part 1, I discussed telling those people closest to you - family members, other doctors, perhaps your best... Read more Chevron

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Jake Crest

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posted 08/18/2008, comments (0)

Olympic Musings

Mandy and I were sitting in front of our TV tonight watching the Beijing Olympics. We watched in utter amazement as young men and women, with seemingly little effort, lifted themselves off the ground and up into the air where they became whirling human tops. The only thing on the screen still stationary was the gymnastic equipment upon which those... Read more Chevron

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Mandy Crest

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posted 08/15/2008, comment (1)

If It'll Help You Stay in the Game...Take Advantage!

In the shower this morning, I rested for a moment on my shower chair. The warm water felt good and I felt secure on my chair. It’s always there when I need it and I rarely give it a thought these days. It amuses me now to remember how it hurt my pride to purchase it.After my first MS attacks, I was also reluctant to buy a cane. Owning one... Read more Chevron

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