Harry.London@f1000.n261.z1.fidonet.org (Harry London) (01/18/91)
Index Number: 13045 [This is from the Spinal Injury Conference] I was hoping not to be re-examined for driving. The letter had a box for reaction time and a box for driving exam, but they only checked the former. I pretend there won't be a driving test, but may be living in a dream. It's been 6 months since my final hand-control lesson and graduation, so I'll need a refresher lesson. Sinai occupational therapy does not take me to and through the test, but the VA (Fort Howard) does take their drivers through. I might hook up with the VA to avail myself of that help. Otherwise what would I take the test in? Thanks for the good luck wish. I'll try to remember to keep you posted. Regards, Harry -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!261!1000!Harry.London Internet: Harry.London@f1000.n261.z1.fidonet.org
Jerry.Pickup@p33.f1.n360.z1.fidonet.org (Jerry Pickup) (03/01/91)
Index Number: 13791 [This is from the Spinal Injury Conference] In a message to Jay Schlink <31 Jan 91 10:03> Joe Chamberlain wrote: JC> Glad to hear it. Good luck with the driving. I have JC> decided it is time for me to stop driving and it was a very hard JC> decision but I just don't have the tricep response time anymore JC> needed for effective braking. Joe, before you give up on driving think about an alternative setup. I'd be out of luck if I depended on triceps for braking. Mine just don't have that kind of power. I can operate my brake and gas with bicep and wrist movement only. There's alot of good technology and if it's worth it to you, you can get custom made systems that fit YOUR situation. When they put my system together, they did it based on MY best movements and strengths. -Jerry -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!360!1.33!Jerry.Pickup Internet: Jerry.Pickup@p33.f1.n360.z1.fidonet.org
Keith.Jones@f3.n157.z1.fidonet.org (Keith Jones) (06/21/91)
Index Number: 16302 [This is from the Spinal Injury Conference] -> woman who'd been watching an exit, unobserved by me, came over -> and raved about it. I am now much more famous as a managing -> paraplegic than I ever was in ordinary working/living. Best, People who watch us get around by driving and taking care of ourselves are amazed. People are also amazed by the advances in modern technology that allows us to drive. My comment to people who watch me get in and out of my van with my lift is "Now if only medical technology could come as far as medical technology then I would not need this (lift)". In the meantime thank God for modern technology. In the past we would have had no independence. -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!157!3!Keith.Jones Internet: Keith.Jones@f3.n157.z1.fidonet.org