Friends

: ljspotlight wrote in lj_spotlight; December 21st, 9:38

i_hope_that
For many of us, the holidays can be kind of rough. If you're searching for a network of understanding friends, this ultra-nurturing community encourages you to express your heartfelt wishes and offer other members encouragement and acceptance. Not for the terminally snarky or emotionally-challenged, this is a good-spirited place to lend comfort and support.

Tags: i_hope_that, support, wishes

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: ljspotlight wrote in lj_spotlight; December 21st, 9:37

diygifts
Feeling crafty? If you've got a few last folks on your holiday gift list, this is a great place to seed your creativity and generosity. You'll also discover wonderful DIY tips to decorate your home and entertain guests. Offering a no-frills-no-skills attitude that welcomes the cash-challenged and arts-phobic, you're sure to get ideas and make friends in the process.

Tags: crafts, diygifts, do it yourself

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: ljspotlight wrote in lj_spotlight; December 21st, 9:36

cooking_club
A fun and friendly community dedicated to those who love to cook, whether you're a meat-and-potatoes type, an aspiring gourmand, and/or a vegan. In search of a brilliant dish to use up those weekly leftovers? Post your ingredients and you'll be whipping up a feast by dinner. You can also share favorite recipes. For Type A chefs, you can spice up your culinary repertoire with exciting cooking challenges.

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: ljspotlight wrote in lj_spotlight; December 17th, 17:33

stepstomarrow
When granddaughter, Jada, was born with leukemia, a donor-match was located and Jada made a miraculous recovery. In honor of her grandaughter's health, Jeanna has decided to walk across the country (in the dead of winter) to raise awareness and build support for the bone marrow registry (all that's required is a cheek swab). Follow Jeanna's remarkable journey as she travels the United States by foot.

Invacare and SD cards

: evester22 wrote in cerebral_palsy; December 16th, 10:35

Hey Everyone.
So I was wondering if anyone knows if I can use just a regular SD card for my invacare chair to save the settings. My displayhas a slot for a SD card. Of course when I called invacare they only want me to use theirs. So any insight would be great. Thanks!

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: heatherpantss wrote in cerebral_palsy; December 15th, 0:13

For those of you with speech problems, what kind of jobs do you have?

I just turned 23 and have never had a job. :/ I'm graduating college this Saturday and would like to have a part time job until August when I (hopefully) start graduate school.

I am obviously not good on the phone. I get a lot of this: "I'm sorry, what was that?"

So anyway, I'm just curious as to what type of job I should look for.

Thank you.

Mobility Frustrations, Part I

: sixties_child wrote in cerebral_palsy; December 14th, 14:10

Mobility will be such an evil challenge for me.

I'm sitting here thinking about it. It's not hopeless but I really do need more training.

I have excellent central vision with correction. But due to the cryosurgery to stop advanced retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), my visual field was reduced, apparently enough so that I really can't drive.

Questions for you non-drivers:

1. Cabs with wheelchair access - how do you explain that you use a manual/how to fold it up? Have you had trouble getting a cab?

2. Grocery shopping...HOW?

3. Emergency travel between cities. For example, I live in north Columbus most of the time, but most of my family is in Cincinnati. When my mom was dying, I almost didn't make it in time.

Thanks!

ETA: Also, how not to be a shutin and actually have some sort of social life.

12/14/09 Homepage Spotlight

: ljspotlight wrote in lj_spotlight; December 14th, 10:14

taste_buds
Holidays provide a built-in excuse for indulgent entertaining. This all-purpose foodie community covers everything from homemade hangover cures to dinner party menus. Need quick advice? Get five-minute snack suggestions, low-fat ingredient substitutes, and even measurement conversions. Delicious recipes garnished with humorous advice. Yum.

Tags: taste_buds

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: ljspotlight wrote in lj_spotlight; December 14th, 10:09

naturesbeauty
Always on the lookout for compelling images, we were delighted to discover this flourishing community of artists who share a love of nature. Honoring the subject with photographs, paintings, sketches, prose, poetry, and other creative works, you'll be simultaneously riveted to your monitor and inspired to run helter skelter towards the nearest wooded dale.

Tags: naturesbeauty

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: tinytadpole wrote in cerebral_palsy; December 14th, 12:46

I'm so tired of everyone asking me what's wrong with your leg and the stares everyone gives you.

Riiiight.

: missy_chan wrote in cerebral_palsy; December 14th, 11:09

Current Mood:: amused

This gem appeared in my university's daily bulletin email this morning:

Work will be starting shortly on rehabilitating the elevators in both [removed] and [removed] Halls. The contractor will be starting work on Monday, December 21st, 2009. The project will take approximately four (4) months to complete. Work should be complete and the new elevators back in service around the third (3rd) week of April 2010. The upper floors in both [removed] and [removed] Halls will be inaccessible by elevator for the duration of the project.

We are very aware of the inconveniences that may be caused by taking these elevators out of service. However we are mandated to bring these elevators up to current federal and state standards. So we ask for your patience while the work is being conducted.

Should any student require accommodation please contact: the Academic Success Center – [name], at extension 4234; the Equity and Diversity Office, [name], at extension 5440; or, the Registrar’s office.

You may also want to contact the individual building coordinators: [removed] Hall – [name] at extension 4019; and, [removed] Hall – [name] at extension 4552.

Should any faculty or staff member need accommodation, please contact [name] or the individual building coordinators.

Thank you all in advance for your patience and cooperation DURING THIS NECESSARY PROJECT.

Naturally, I have a class upstairs in one of said halls. BRB, going to go raise hell. ;)

Tags: accessibility, school

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: ljspotlight wrote in lj_spotlight; December 10th, 12:18

backpacking
Want to embrace your wanderlust on the cheap? If you're tall on adventurous spirit, but short on funds, this community can help you plan a trip to anywhere. Offering plentiful tips on how to travel light, you can post about bargain hotels and hostels if you're into urban exploration or discuss camping gear and mosquito netting for the great outdoors. Hitch your backpack, pitch your tent, and carpe diem!

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