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CONSUMER COMMENTS to the Question "Independent Living: What does it mean to you?"
Independent Living means to be able to be self-supportive and not have to go to others or have to be dependent on anyone else for my needs. Being able to pay all of my bills and being able to take care of my needs without being a burden to anyone else is important to me. I’ve always fell short in some way but I still want to be able to do this because I need to feel stability and I need to feel that way. Right now I feel like a failure. If I put out all my efforts and fail at my Real Estate career it makes it harder for me to keep the faith but I am determine to make it because I feel like my key to independence is my Real Estate Career and I don’t expect to fail. Failure is not an option. LLJ It’s Fantastic – there is no better feeling. I know I’ll never do what I used to be able to do, but being able to get around the way I used to. Having a wonderful ramp built by JCIL makes life so much easier. I was literally a prisoner to my home. At least now I can get outside and sit on the landing and enjoy the weather. My other ramp was way too steep and totally not feasible. THANK YOU FOR SUCH WONDERFUL ORGANIZATION!!! LD Being able to do the things I used to do. CD It’s a state of mind. If I feel that I’m living independently, then I am. I don’t expect to be able to do everything as able-bodied citizens but I want to have the same options as everybody. That’s independent living to me. It could mean that I can do everything by myself, but that’s not going to happen for a wheelchair user. So it’s a relative definition. It has different meanings for different disabilities. JM It’s a sense of purpose and being useful to others. You have to have a reason to get up everyday & have something to do to occupy your time & keep your mind on something useful. It is very important to feel needed. I am an artist / craftsman so I do manage to keep busy & provide a service for others. I am able to help other people that have physical difficulties and needs. I am active in the community & charities. I am very thankful for the help I have received from others for 35 + years I have been a paraplegic and just glad to try to pass on some useful information and help to others. There is much more I could say but I will stop here. Being able to drive because of hand controls. Ramps and wider doors and access toilets. The more I can do for myself and not depend on others is what helps to make you more self caring & independent. RT I like to go shopping. I like to buy clothes, movies & DVD’s. I like to buy CD’s 7 tapes. I like to buy angel books, paradise books, heaven books, food and angels. I like to go to the mall. I like to go to CD warehouse. I like to go to Wal-Mart Super Center. I like to go to Best Buy & Bonworth. I like to eat at Waffle House, Chinese, Huddle House & Mexican Restaurants. I like to get on rides. My favorite states are: New York City, New Jersey, North Carolina, Louisvile, Kentucky & Michigan. My favorite cities in Tennessee are: Franklin & Paris. My favorite groups are Acapella & Straight Company. CRS |
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