tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22370535.post115449538268839590..comments2023-12-11T04:28:04.590-06:00Comments on Dream Mom: The Ant BullyDream Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18351348027973964625noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22370535.post-1155238755855970932006-08-10T14:39:00.000-05:002006-08-10T14:39:00.000-05:00As an adult with a disability , I am going to add ...As an adult with a disability , I am going to add my two cents. For many years, people have argued reasons for not creating accessible facilities and using universal design. They argue cost, inconvenience, etc. As a result, people with disabilities were stuck at home because simple functions such as using restrooms were not possible. So along comes the ADA which, to some extent, mandates change Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00170658770134559035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22370535.post-1154896422677831102006-08-06T15:33:00.000-05:002006-08-06T15:33:00.000-05:00You probably may think this is from Bald01--it is ...You probably may think this is from Bald01--it is not. I also will remain anonymous since Dreaming Again chooses to blast someone who suggests something that is contrary to her belief system. Bald01 was smart to do that in order to avoid the wrath of people like Dreaming Again.<BR/><BR/>I find it interesting that since Dream Mom had not responded yet, Dreaming Again felt it was her Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22370535.post-1154829814731313002006-08-05T21:03:00.000-05:002006-08-05T21:03:00.000-05:00Thank you all for your responses. When I started ...Thank you all for your responses. When I started this blog, one of the things I wanted was for people to understand how big the obstacles are today for the disabled. I do this not for me, (although it does bring me much comfort) but for those disabled children who come behind us, those born after Dear Son. It should not be so hard in today's world to get out and to have some fun. Certainly Dream Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18351348027973964625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22370535.post-1154819949466615572006-08-05T18:19:00.000-05:002006-08-05T18:19:00.000-05:00Most people cannot even imagine the energy or stam...Most people cannot even imagine the energy or stamina it takes just to have the "outing" you described Dream Mom. I applaud you for continuing to seek out new adventures for Dear Son and I am sorry it ended early because of the bathroom situation. Although my son who is disabled can handle his own personal care needs I am always happy to see a family bathroom because I am leery of sending him Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22370535.post-1154818448047766882006-08-05T17:54:00.000-05:002006-08-05T17:54:00.000-05:00*comfort*sorry your time out got messed up, maybe ...*comfort*<BR/><BR/>sorry your time out got messed up, maybe they will have those big and manaverable bathrooms soon.. we can only hope...<BR/><BR/>if your at a mall would the dressing rooms be big enough to work? they have the benches so you wouldn't have to lift from the floor.. you'd still miss alot of the movie but you wouldn't have to go home... just a thought.. <BR/><BR/>it's not right that Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22370535.post-1154815156805222132006-08-05T16:59:00.000-05:002006-08-05T16:59:00.000-05:00bald01 said... I am truly sorry. And I know this i...bald01 said... I am truly sorry. And I know this is going to appear very "ugly", but wouldn't it be better to buy or rent the movie. I'm sure "dear son" would love to see anything new to him. Your eliminate all of his embarassment and your discomfort. We must learn to cope with our lives <BR/><BR/>Mom has not responded to you yet, so let me take the stand. First, you're not truly sorry, or the Dreaming againhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15717590226520457326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22370535.post-1154738430960750482006-08-04T19:40:00.000-05:002006-08-04T19:40:00.000-05:00You've been tagged. See this post:http://fatdocto...You've been tagged. See this post:<BR/>http://fatdoctor.blogspot.com/2006/08/im-it.htmlFat Doctorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09672076019531106668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22370535.post-1154719754405907462006-08-04T14:29:00.000-05:002006-08-04T14:29:00.000-05:00I do know of how much of a problem it can be when ...I do know of how much of a problem it can be when out in public places and there are no community restrooms. Over the years I have needed this particular type of restroom for my mother in a wheelchair and father with Alzheimers and of course, my son. I am so glad to see that the newer public places are installing family restrooms. When my son was in diapers, I would insert an extra thick Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22370535.post-1154673899399031382006-08-04T01:44:00.000-05:002006-08-04T01:44:00.000-05:00I couldn't agree more. We all need to CHAIN. I'm...I couldn't agree more. We all need to CHAIN. <BR/><BR/>I'm really sorry that your afternoon out got cut short. :( <BR/><BR/>When Twinks was in the chair, luckily she was still able to (mostly) toliet on her own, but I quickly became an expert on which places had the most "friendly" bathrooms.<BR/><BR/>Where we live, all of the new (and recently remodeled) Target stores now have Family Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22370535.post-1154595925677522622006-08-03T04:05:00.000-05:002006-08-03T04:05:00.000-05:00I've been there, Dream Mom... with one of my deare...I've been there, Dream Mom... with one of my dearest friends. SOME places do have a fully accessible bathroom, though - perhaps you could write to the cinema and draw their attention to the problem? You never know, the next time the toilets come up for a refit...<BR/><BR/>In Manchester, England, our biggest out-of-town shopping mall (which also has restaurants, cinema etc) has a proper 'assistiveRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15436653419185638854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22370535.post-1154581353386266282006-08-03T00:02:00.000-05:002006-08-03T00:02:00.000-05:00I am truly sorry. And I know this is going to app...I am truly sorry. And I know this is going to appear very "ugly", but wouldn't it be better to buy or rent the movie. I'm sure "dear son" would love to see anything new to him. Your eliminate all of his embarassment and your discomfort. We must learn to cope with our livesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22370535.post-1154548411014227792006-08-02T14:53:00.000-05:002006-08-02T14:53:00.000-05:00I still say this is your calling -- create a campa...I still say this is your calling -- create a campaign for this, link up with the ADAPT people, write a book, create a foundation. Of all people, you would be the one who could do this best. (Yes, of course I mean in all your spare time! lol)<BR/><BR/>Love ya, honey. I'm sorry it was a crappy time for you both in the end. :(Wrkinprogresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11856828776670191811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22370535.post-1154530392370531122006-08-02T09:53:00.000-05:002006-08-02T09:53:00.000-05:00I can't even imagine.I can't even imagine.Fat Doctorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09672076019531106668noreply@blogger.com