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Having been afflicted with Paraplegia in April of 2006, this site is a venue where I can catalogue my experiences, frustrations, recoveries and achievements. I write it primarily for myself. My posts may be long-winded and repetitive. If anyone else finds it of use, all the better.
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About Me
- Yuri
- Born in Ontario Canada of Latvian parents, educated at The University of Western Ontario, (UWO)-London, Ontario Met my wonderful American wife (Boston area) on a 1971 school trip to Quebec City. Own registered company 'ThunderHouse Instruments' where I attempt to keep out of trouble making musical instruments, primarily Bass Guitars. A retired Medical Laboratory Technologist. Have worked in several Ontario hospitals. Involved in some Medical research with published papers.
Contact Me -The Disabled Microbiologist
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Dedicated Private e-mail
I've added a dedicated and private e-mail address to those who wish to send me a private message rather than add a public comment.
While I have a science background, I am not a physician so I cannot answer any medical questions.
The purpose of this blog site was exclusively to document, comment, bitch, complain and explore all that I experience since having acquired paralysis.
Many of the observations and comments repeat themselves throughout the posts as it is my way of keeping track of both the progress and the pains associated with this affliction.
If anyone gains any insight while reading through my blog, all the better, however, remember that I write it for myself and no one else.
Comments can be added under each Blog post, However, if there is something you absolutely have to tell me that you don't wish to share with others, send me an e-mail.
Don't be offended if I fail to respond. No Spams please!!
While I have a science background, I am not a physician so I cannot answer any medical questions.
The purpose of this blog site was exclusively to document, comment, bitch, complain and explore all that I experience since having acquired paralysis.
Many of the observations and comments repeat themselves throughout the posts as it is my way of keeping track of both the progress and the pains associated with this affliction.
If anyone gains any insight while reading through my blog, all the better, however, remember that I write it for myself and no one else.
Comments can be added under each Blog post, However, if there is something you absolutely have to tell me that you don't wish to share with others, send me an e-mail.
Don't be offended if I fail to respond. No Spams please!!
Topic Index
- (Ablebodied) Chair Etiquette
- Lost & Found
- Scrimping on Cushion Seat Covers
- Repair Timetable -Is this Acceptable
- Meet the Billion Dollar Mouse - Spinal Cord Research
- Cautious Optimistic Permobil News
- Paralytic Spasms -A Video
- Accessible and Affordable Healthcare -Ours and Theirs
- State of My Recovery 11 Years On
- Accessibility, Really?
- Thoughts on Healthcare -And My Late Dad
- Lack of Confidence in Permobil M300
- Exploding Airbag vs Paralytic Spasm: Which is Faster?
- Permobil M300 Stil Broken...Kind Of
- Permobil M300 In The Shop for 4th time in 5 Months
- 4:00 am and Bouncing in Bed
- If my Foot is Itchy... I Scratch my Butt for Relief
- How Many Calories In Prescription Pills?
- Renovations? Beware!
- Planned Obsolescence and Disposable Produts In Today's "Feel Good" Green Society
Disclaimer
Links to Manufacturers, Suppliers, Products and Organizations listed here are intended to assist individuals searching for such products. I have no personal interest or affiliation with any company, product or organization listed on this Blog.
Links are not to be considered my endorsement of the items or services listed.
Links are not to be considered my endorsement of the items or services listed.
Medical Suppliers & Info Sites
- AMG Medical
- About Wheelchairs (Parts)
- Active Lite Mobility Solutions (Richmond Hill ON)
- Barrier Free Achitectual Products (Toronto)
- Can-Dan Ltd. Change Tables (Ancaster ON)
- Concord Elevators (London)
- Convaid (U.S.A. & Canada)
- Dynamic Health Care Solutions
- Handicap Products & Devices
- Healthcraft Products
- Holl Meditronics (Bolton ON)
- Home Medical Equipment (Toronto ON)
- Home Wellness Partners (Holland Landing ON)
- InvaCare Canada
- Magic Wheels (U.S.A.)
- Medichair (Toronto)
- Medimart (Mississauga ON)
- Motion Concepts Canada (Concord ON)
- New York DUI
- Obus Forme
- PerMobile (U.S.A. & Canada)
- Planet Mobility (MI-U.S.A.)
- Pride Mobility Products (U.S.A.)
- Q'Straint Restraints (Cambridge ON)
- Seabridge Bathing (Ontario)
- Shoppers Home Healthcare
- SilverCross (lifts & elevators)
- Special Needs Computer Solutions (St. Catharines ON)
- The Wheelchair Site
- TheraFleece Products (Ottawa)
- Therapist's Choice
- Therapy Supplies & Rental (Various ON)
- Wheelchair & Medical Equipment Information
- Wheelchair & Mobility Resource Guide
- Wheelchairs
- Wheels Of Fitness (Toronto)
Additional Products & Supplies For Consideration Appear Below
Car & Van Conversions
- Courtland Mobility Services Inc. (Burlington ON)
- Liberty Motor Products (Oakville)
- Van-Action (Quebec)
- Viewpoint Mobility (Oakville)
- Sparrow Hawk Industries Ltd. (Waterloo)
- Shopper's Home Healthcare (Ontario)
- Goldline Mobility & Conversions (London)
- Wilder Mobility (Waterloo)
- Lucanus Corporation (Toronto)
- Sidewinder Conversions (B.C.)
- Kino Mobility Inc. (Toronto, London, Barrie)
- Universal Motion Inc. (Toronto)
Paraplegic Organizations
- Accessibility Directory (Ontario)
- Canadian Association Of Occupational Therapists
- Canadian Paraplegic Assosiation - Ontario
- Canadian Physiotherapy Association
- Center For Independant Living (Toronto)
- Coalition For Persons With Disabilities (Mississauga ON)
- Easter Seals Society Of Ontario
- Ontario Long Term Care Association
- Ontario March Of Dimes
- Ontario Residential Care Association
- Variety Village (Toronto)
- Veterans Affairs Canada
- Workplace Safety & Insurance Board
Vacations, Travel & Transportation
Interesting Personal Sites
Related Books
Please Visit My Other Blogs
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Tales From The Paddle -Short Stories From The Rivers Of Northern Ontario (Canoeing) - See where these legs once took me! (Click Icon To Redirect)
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ThunderHouse Instruments (Lutherie - Guitar Construction) - Click Icon To Redirect
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Fun With Microbiology ('What's Buggin' You?') -Click Icon To Redirect
Please Visit My Wife's Genealology Blog
This Blog Site
This blog site is my platform where I can document my dealing with paralysis. It is a timeline of my frustration, pain, discomfort with the disability, and yes, my progress and limited recovery.
It is my blog site where I can vent and gripe about the medical system, the vendors which "support" the disabled community, and other problems or frustrations I encounter, not of my own making.
Much of the material in this blog will repeat as it is a timeline of what affects me at the moment of writing.
My disability is ongoing as are the symptoms, pains and frustrations. They weave a reoccurring theme throughout this blog.
My apologies to the reader if it is too repetitious, however I am documenting for my own benefit. If you, the reader, get anything out of my posts, all the better. But I am writing for myself, alone.
It is my blog site where I can vent and gripe about the medical system, the vendors which "support" the disabled community, and other problems or frustrations I encounter, not of my own making.
Much of the material in this blog will repeat as it is a timeline of what affects me at the moment of writing.
My disability is ongoing as are the symptoms, pains and frustrations. They weave a reoccurring theme throughout this blog.
My apologies to the reader if it is too repetitious, however I am documenting for my own benefit. If you, the reader, get anything out of my posts, all the better. But I am writing for myself, alone.