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Jon Eriquezzo

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability 9.88
  • Clarity of Response 9.96
  • Timeliness 9.88
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 258
 Assisting people who have disabilities to live in thier community.

Barbara Uggen-Davis

Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.67
  • Clarity of Response 9.92
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 52
 I can answer questions related to coping with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome including: bracing, symptoms, alternative therapies, support groups, etc.

Jeannine

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.67
  • Clarity of Response 9.78
  • Timeliness 9.67
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 43
 I can offer emotional support to those suffering from visual impairments--specifically those dealing with retina detachments and cataracts. I am legally blind since birth and have recently gone through many retina detachment surgeries and have had cataracts. I can share with you my experiences, and offer you practical solutions to dealing with retina detachments which I have learned over the past few months. I am still waiting to see if my last detachment surgery is successful, so I am experiencing this along with you and would be more than happy to simply be a shoulder to cry on, if needed .....

John Craig

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Timeliness 9.58
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 47
 I have been disabled since birth. I was diagnosed with cleft palate and ADD. Early test results indicated I was boderline mentally retarded. In the 70's the testing was very subjective and did not take into consideration different learning styles. I have been beaten up, ridiculed, and made an example of by bullys as well as so called experts. My guidance counselor went as far as to meet with my parents before my senior year and tell them I would be lucky to get a job at McDonalds. So at age 49 with 4 degrees under my belt (A.A .....

Margot RN BScN CGN

Canada
On Vacation
returns 11/08/2009
  • Knowledgeability 9.76
  • Clarity of Response 9.79
  • Timeliness 9.72
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 116
 I am happy to answer any questions related to assisting those with disabilites. My area of specialty is setting up the home for people with physical challenges.

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2009-11-06 Is Cleft Palate disability?:

This is a doubled edged sword. Cleft palate in and of itself is not a disability per se. It becomes a disability if it impairs your ability to communicate. A doctor can certify that you have a cleft palate

2009-09-30 Help me find the right shoes.:

John, Not quite sure what state you live in. I am in NY and near me we have a specialty store for people with feet problems. You may be able to find that in your area by making contact with you local

2009-09-28 Developmental centers:

Hi Amber, Thanks for the question. I am the right person to ask. All residential facilities have different rules. Whatever program you are looking into should have a resident handbook that outlines

2009-09-08 different stages of blindness.:

Jarita, I'm confused about the wording of your question. It sounds like you are saying you have temporary vision loss, in an eye that usually sees well, but also suffers from bouts of vision loss. This

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