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Nessie Pruden Siler @lochness ?
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Nessie Pruden Siler commented on the blog post Going to the Chapel…wait, how are we going to get there? 2 months, 2 weeks ago · View
Hi Maureen, I had another thought… Would the trolley company let you come to their lot beforehand to see if their accessible transport will work for you? At least then It wouldn’t be such a crapshoot, maybe. When my husband (also with CP) and I married, we did not have this issue, in that all [...]
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Nessie Pruden Siler commented on the blog post Going to the Chapel…wait, how are we going to get there? 2 months, 3 weeks ago · View
Maureen, You’re right. This is just another area (in the long list of many), where most people don’t think. I have an idea, but I’m not sure it would work… I am making some assumptions here (please forgive me) As I see it, the problem is not getting You into the limo, so much as [...]
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Nessie Pruden Siler commented on the blog post Going to the Chapel…wait, how are we going to get there? 2 months, 3 weeks ago · View
Maureen, First Question…Where do you live? I understand your frustration… no one should have to feel like the odd person out on what is meant to be an inclusive occasion. Have you tried the online listings @ the boulevard.com? When you Googled “accessible travel options for your city, what came up? Sorry if this sounds [...]
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Nessie Pruden Siler posted a new activity comment: 2 months, 3 weeks ago · View
Renae,
Youre welcome.
I love sharing my story. I think the key is to do your best to construct the life you want, then when a partner comes along, you will be in the position of power to decide if they should join you in it. In reply to - Nessie Pruden Siler commented on the blog post Cupid Struck Online Sarah, Congratulations to you both. May your love be long, happy, and fulfilling By the time I met my husband Wesley, I was 28, he was 25, and I had not dated many people at all. I had also given up almost completely on the prospect [...] ·
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Nessie Pruden Siler commented on the blog post Cupid Struck Online 3 months ago · updated 2 months, 3 weeks ago · View
Sarah, Congratulations to you both. May your love be long, happy, and fulfilling
By the time I met my husband Wesley, I was 28, he was 25, and I had not dated many people at all. I had also given up almost completely on the prospect of finding someone to love. My relationship with [...]
Another love story… I so love hearing them because I still have hope that someday my fairytele. I’m not in a hurry but my life is open and I’m ready for the next chapter of my life. Thanks for sharing Nessie!!!
Renae,
Youre welcome. I love sharing my story. I think the key is to do your best to construct the life you want, then when a partner comes along, you will be in the position of power to decide if they should join you in it.
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Nessie Pruden Siler commented on the blog post Cupid Struck Online 3 months ago · View
And did I mention I found him adorable to boot???
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Nessie Pruden Siler wrote a new blog post: Flying…on American Airlines, Oh My! 3 months, 2 weeks ago · View
As readers may remember, my previous post concerned the treatment that Dawn Wilcox , a veteran with a disability received on an American Airlines flight. thanks to the gift of a trip to St. Croix from my husband’s mother and stepfather, my husband and I were recently in a position to fly with American Airlines, as well. [...]
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Nessie Pruden Siler wrote a new blog post: Dawn Wilcox, American Airlines & Public Opinion 5 months, 1 week ago · updated 5 months ago · View
Dawn Wilcox, an American Veteran with a Disability (who happens to use a wheelchair), claims that American Airlines left her to sit in her own waste after failing to get her off the plane in time to use a restroom. American Airlines, for its part maintains that Ms. Wilcox was offered an aisle chair in order [...]
Thank you for this article Nessie. I have traveled alone, many times, as I went to college a 3 hour flight from my parents house. Most of my airline stories have been pleasant and I have been treated well, but stories like this really make me sad. Thank you for keeping us informed.
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Nessie Pruden Siler wrote a new blog post: NDEAM: What’s It Mean? 6 months, 2 weeks ago · View
National Disability Employment Awareness Month ( NDEAM) began as National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week in October of 1945. The name for the observance has since been changed to reflect the fact that not all disabilities are physical in nature. The observance that began 65 years ago highlighted the contributions of persons with disabilities, however, it [...]
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Nessie Pruden Siler wrote a new blog post: Vocational Rehabilitation: A Primer 6 months, 3 weeks ago · View
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services are an important part of the job search for people with disabilities. Generally, those who are receiving Supplemental Security Income, (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) are considered eligible for Vocational Rehabilitation programs. Passed by congress, the purpose of the Smith-Fess Act of 1920, or the Civilian Vocational Rehabilitation Act was to assist [...]
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Nessie Pruden Siler posted a new activity comment: 8 months ago · View
Jessica,
Hi, this is Nessie:)
I’ve been trying to reply to your message , and for some reason have been having difficulty, so I thought I’d try this way. I’m pleased to meet you. I’m glad you found the group here, and I look forward to speaking with you.In reply to - Jessica Peters posted an update: Pic is up! · View -
Nessie Pruden Siler posted an update: 8 months ago · View
Apparently, the article is getting attention on Facebook, thanks to my lovely friends. YAY!!!
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Nessie Pruden Siler wrote a new blog post: Getting By 8 months, 2 weeks ago · updated 8 months, 2 weeks ago · View
This past Friday, I was extremely fortunate to have lunch with a dear childhood friend I had not seen in many years. We made arrangements to meet at one of my favorite local eateries to indulge our need for some serious catch-up time. Upon arrival, we were seated at a two-top pushed against the wall. I [...]
Thank you for this contribution Nessie!
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Nessie Pruden Siler posted an update: 9 months, 3 weeks ago · View
Thanks to two (count them, Two) leaky toilets, I had to postpone my presentation. I’m not happy, but my group was very understanding. So, I guess it was good.
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Nessie Pruden Siler posted an update: 9 months, 3 weeks ago · updated 9 months, 3 weeks ago · View
I’m going to be speaking with our local PWD group on Monday about self-advocacy. Exciting! I am a little nervous. Wish me luck:)
Awesome Nessie, please invite them to join us here perhaps??
Good luck…
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Nessie Pruden Siler posted an update in the group
Disabilities and Employment: 9 months, 3 weeks ago · ViewAnybody else feeling frustrated with Vocational Rehabilitation?
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Nessie Pruden Siler commented on the blog post Choices and Underachieving… 9 months, 3 weeks ago · View
Congratulations!
Will you be posting while you’re doing all this? Please keep us up to date.
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