As I have shared here before, we are looking for a new home. High school is over, so it's time to move closer to where we work. We spent Sunday afternoon in Valley Stream, NY, and liked it enough that I went looking at train fares over lunch today. The Long Island Railroad is managed by the MTA (the parent agency of the NYC subway). That means that the rules for the disabled discount are the same as the subway. For an ambulatory disability to qualify for a reduced fare, the applicant has to need a cane (or walker etc) all the time. I use a cane when I am outside. I rarely use it indoors unless I am having a really bad day. I am not yet ready for the lifestyle change that full time support would mean. It's mostly about navigating NYC sidewalks safely.I am profoundly aware of two issues that would be reasons to use a cane full time. If I have to go there it means that the chronic pain has gotten a lot worse, and/or the falls have gotten a lot worse (I probably shouldn't brag, but I have been doing very well in the mindfulness department recently.) If either of these things happen, it will probably endanger my livelihood, which is probably why the guidelines are written like that. I recognize that too often I complain about my deficits. Today I need to say that I am grateful that currently I am well enough that I am judged well enough to pay full fare.
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Why three wheels?My name is Robin Brown. This is a picture of my "magic carpet." When I'm at work it's probably parked at the commuter rail station about a mile from my house. I get to ride three wheels because my right leg doesn't like to show up for work. I flunked riding two wheels. Archives
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