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Started by charlottelouise , Jul 18 2009 10:43 PM

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#1 charlottelouise

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Posted 18 July 2009 - 10:43 PM

I'm 17 years old and a T3 quad...diving accident. I'm new to the site and am overjoyed to find a place that people actually understand what i'm going through! I've been having a rough time lately, still getting used to this new life. Any advice for a new wheelchair user, just daily living tips that the OT doesn't teach?

Charlotte :)

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Posted 19 July 2009 - 12:58 AM

Well welcome to the gang. If you have trouble with something we'll be more than happy to help........but what the OT did or didn't cover can be very different depending on where you went & who you had teaching you. So when you have something more specific I can help ya......but just can't think of anything off the top of my head at the moment.
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Posted 20 July 2009 - 03:13 PM

Welcome Charlotte!
"Think for yourselves and let others enjoy the privilege to do so, too." - Voltaire
"If people are good only because they fear punishment, and hope for a reward, then we are a sorry lot indeed." - Albert Einstein

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Posted 20 July 2009 - 03:47 PM

welcome, you will find the peole on this website are very helpful. i was also in a diving accident and have found this site to be very helpful with questions i have had. so dont be shy with any questins you might have.

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Posted 20 July 2009 - 05:08 PM

Hi Charlotte,
Because all of our limits are so very different, if you have a specific question, please feel free to ask it.
And, welcome! :hug:
When we remember we are all mad, the mysteries disappear and life stands explained. - Mark Twain
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