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Started by Stand , Jun 22 2011 05:30 AM

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#1 Stand

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Posted 22 June 2011 - 05:30 AM

After talking to my occupational therapist about traveling, they both suggested this amazing website. Enjoy!

www.gimponthego.com
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Posted 23 June 2011 - 10:32 AM

i dont think i'll ever be able to visit a website that refers to disabled people as gimps

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Posted 23 June 2011 - 05:13 PM

Im with Viva.... The name puts me off wanting to visit!
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#4 Stand

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Posted 23 June 2011 - 06:12 PM

He's one of us. If you can't laugh at yourself and have a little fun, I guess don't visit the site! If it were an AB I would more than likely take offense to it. Since it isn't, and I am planning a trip, I found it useful.
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Posted 23 June 2011 - 06:39 PM

it's a good site and i think the name is cute. thanks for sharing.




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hi fellow gimps! i'm a c 6/7 quad and have been injured since 1986. i was in a roll over hydroplane accident and it took hours for the paramedics to get me out of the car in the pouring rain. that definately wasn't my day. but alas life goes on!

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Posted 23 June 2011 - 06:52 PM

Sorry stand! I didn't mean to offend you or annoy you! I just don't personally like the word Gimp!
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Posted 23 June 2011 - 09:49 PM

View PostDoodle, on 23 June 2011 - 06:52 PM, said:

Sorry stand! I didn't mean to offend you or annoy you! I just don't personally like the word Gimp!

No worries!
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