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mopaul (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 05:39 AM Original message |
My Lonely Fight for Wheelchair Accessibility in Kansas City |
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McKenzie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 05:53 AM Response to Original message |
1. some food for thought and lobbying |
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mopaul (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 05:54 AM Response to Reply #1 |
2. thanks McKenzie |
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wakeme2008 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 06:21 AM Response to Reply #1 |
13. LOL but not the underground |
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formernaderite (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 12:48 PM Response to Reply #13 |
81. Europe is still backwards on many of these issues... |
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BurtWorm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 09:30 AM Response to Reply #1 |
46. There's a lot of information on accessibility in the US because of our own |
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mopaul (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 09:32 AM Response to Reply #46 |
47. they should make the improvements & deduct it as a business expense |
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punpirate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 05:56 AM Response to Original message |
3. You probably know about this already... |
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mopaul (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 05:58 AM Response to Reply #3 |
4. spend a day in a wheelchair |
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punpirate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 06:06 AM Response to Reply #4 |
10. Well, the people fighting you haven't... |
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bahrbearian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 05:58 AM Response to Original message |
5. Mopaul ,,I never knew , I love your work , I have been working on |
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demnan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 05:59 AM Response to Original message |
6. Accessibility problems are rampant in this country |
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mopaul (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 06:01 AM Response to Reply #6 |
7. i always call in advance to see if they are accessible |
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Ezlivin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 10:41 AM Response to Reply #7 |
52. Why do they hate us for our wheels? |
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mopaul (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 12:32 PM Response to Reply #52 |
76. i've had hotel booking disasters as well |
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China_cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 06:03 AM Response to Original message |
8. The grandfather clauses will never go |
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mopaul (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 06:06 AM Response to Reply #8 |
9. "we'll get you in here somehow" |
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China_cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 06:12 AM Response to Reply #9 |
11. Yeah, I know that one, too. |
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raccoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 08:34 AM Response to Reply #8 |
29. OMG, that is inexcusable. |
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China_cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 10:32 AM Response to Reply #29 |
50. That isn't as bad as the adult |
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raccoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 10:44 AM Response to Reply #50 |
53. I hope you weren't injured. nt |
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jbnow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 06:14 AM Response to Original message |
12. Good for you |
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mopaul (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 07:42 AM Response to Original message |
14. lonely kick |
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DanCa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 07:52 AM Response to Original message |
15. Thank you for fighting for me |
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mopaul (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 07:56 AM Response to Reply #15 |
16. the simplest things become almost impossible |
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DanCa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 08:02 AM Response to Reply #16 |
17. My problem is my pride |
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mopaul (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 08:06 AM Response to Reply #17 |
20. relying on others for help plays with your head alright |
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DeepModem Mom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 08:03 AM Response to Original message |
18. You're a hero, mopaul. Nominated. |
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Just Me (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 08:04 AM Response to Original message |
19. I think it's awesome you decided to do something about it!!! |
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DanCa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 08:07 AM Response to Original message |
21. I agree with mom and nominated mopaul |
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Just Me (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 08:13 AM Response to Reply #21 |
22. Me, too! Nominated!! |
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symbolman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 08:21 AM Response to Original message |
23. I've had pals in wheelchairs and see it first hand |
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mopaul (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 08:27 AM Response to Reply #23 |
25. yeah, i hope gitmo is accessible |
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symbolman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 08:42 AM Response to Reply #25 |
32. I thought they got rid of Polio when I was a kid |
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mopaul (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 08:47 AM Response to Reply #32 |
33. i'm 54, caught it when i was 2, i'm one of the last |
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DanCa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 12:28 PM Response to Reply #33 |
74. I just started playing Harp Bruce inspired me at the light of day concert |
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atommom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 08:23 AM Response to Original message |
24. Keep fighting the good fight! There really is no excuse for the |
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mopaul (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 08:29 AM Response to Reply #24 |
27. some clubs have a 'two stairs' barrier, some are on the second floor |
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Cessna Invesco Palin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 08:28 AM Response to Original message |
26. Excuse me, |
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bonito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 08:29 AM Response to Original message |
28. My wife is in one too |
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mopaul (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 09:12 AM Response to Reply #28 |
41. if he gets dents in his furniture, too bad i guess |
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nothingshocksmeanymore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 08:35 AM Response to Original message |
30. This is an area where I think fed funds and tax breaks could |
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madokie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 08:39 AM Response to Original message |
31. Its good to see a post from you mopaul |
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mopaul (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 08:51 AM Response to Reply #31 |
35. 'we don't get that many handicapped people in here anyway' |
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madokie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 09:32 AM Response to Reply #35 |
48. By all means don't give it up, keep right on fighting. |
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AirmensMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 08:50 AM Response to Original message |
34. Good work, mopaul! |
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shance (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 09:00 AM Response to Original message |
36. Mopaul Im glad to see you around. We've missed ya*** |
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TX-RAT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 09:05 AM Response to Original message |
37. Can't help you with the stairs, "but" |
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mopaul (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 09:07 AM Response to Reply #37 |
38. i have a portable ramp |
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Ellen Forradalom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 09:12 AM Response to Original message |
39. My husband worked in an architectural firm |
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dubyaD40web (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 09:12 AM Response to Original message |
40. Hey mopaul! |
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mopaul (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 09:15 AM Response to Reply #40 |
43. jazz louisiana kitchen, saturday, november 5th, 7 to 11. see you there! |
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dubyaD40web (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 09:20 AM Response to Reply #43 |
45. Awesome! |
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MuseRider (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 09:15 AM Response to Original message |
42. Is there anyone we can |
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mopaul (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 09:17 AM Response to Reply #42 |
44. i was reluctant to go on t.v., i have a face better suited for radio |
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MuseRider (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 10:51 AM Response to Reply #44 |
55. I will do that. |
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Beetwasher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 09:37 AM Response to Original message |
49. A Kick For Mo! |
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Pithy Cherub (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 10:39 AM Response to Original message |
51. mopaul, a sincere thanks for making my awareness level increase. |
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ComerPerro (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 10:49 AM Response to Original message |
54. Check your PM |
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Straight Shooter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 10:54 AM Response to Original message |
56. WTF is wrong with people who don't want to help those in wheelchairs? |
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Scout1071 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 11:11 AM Response to Reply #56 |
60. Puh-lease. That is complete BS. |
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Straight Shooter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 12:18 PM Response to Reply #60 |
71. I stand by what I wrote. |
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Scout1071 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 11:00 AM Response to Original message |
57. OK, seriously, not to be a jerk, BUT |
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HamdenRice (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 11:10 AM Response to Reply #57 |
59. Jazz clubs are a marginal business in NYC too |
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Scout1071 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 11:15 AM Response to Reply #59 |
61. Bingo. |
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mopaul (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 11:24 AM Response to Reply #61 |
62. there are about a dozen clubs here that are not accessible |
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Scout1071 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 11:30 AM Response to Reply #62 |
63. Come on....be fair. |
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mopaul (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 11:35 AM Response to Reply #63 |
64. my other alternative was decades of not complaining about it |
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Scout1071 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 11:47 AM Response to Reply #64 |
65. I understand and admire your fight. And I'm familiar with the Harlings |
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mopaul (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 11:48 AM Response to Reply #65 |
66. i think we understand one another |
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progressivebydesign (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 12:15 PM Response to Reply #62 |
70. Are you sure they can get loans and grants to do this? |
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mopaul (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 12:22 PM Response to Reply #70 |
73. k.c. is proud of their blues and jazz heritage |
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sinkingfeeling (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 11:05 AM Response to Original message |
58. Way to go mopaul! I think someone gave businesses their blessing |
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cally (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 11:58 AM Response to Original message |
67. I'm glad you are bringing this to others attention |
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mopaul (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 12:10 PM Response to Reply #67 |
69. i'm not really an activist as such |
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progressivebydesign (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 12:07 PM Response to Original message |
68. That was food for thought, MoPaul. There's a guy in California. |
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mopaul (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 12:18 PM Response to Reply #68 |
72. i'm not trying to sue anyone or wipe them out of business |
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DanCa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 12:30 PM Response to Reply #72 |
75. One heart one mind at a time mopaul |
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mopaul (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 12:34 PM Response to Reply #75 |
77. we should make ourselves heard |
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DanCa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 12:37 PM Response to Reply #77 |
78. I really would like to picket fundie churchies |
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lildreamer316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 12:39 PM Response to Original message |
79. If the few pissed off |
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mongo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 12:48 PM Response to Original message |
80. Can I ask you a serious question? |
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mopaul (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 12:51 PM Response to Reply #80 |
82. my motor chair will go up very steep grades |
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mongo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 12:59 PM Response to Reply #82 |
83. It is always something |
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mopaul (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Oct-19-05 05:16 PM Response to Original message |
84. Rollin' it through for the Evening Crew |
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