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Lynda Bennett left a comment for Judith Snow

"Tripped across the Inclusion website while searching for you (at least I think it is you). The website is a fantastic forum... I am well on my way to discovering its content and will start contributing soon. Back to you... did you stay at the…"

Jul 5, 2011

Lynda Bennett is now a member of Inclusion Network

Jul 3, 2011

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Please share something about yourself, your work, and what draws you to the Inclusion Network online community.: 60+ with Spina Bifida + 2 bouts of cancer. Now on long term disability. I have a service dog (Cary), and use a wheelchair full-time (slowly transitioning from manual to power chair).

What would you like to contribute to this community? What would you like to receive?: . All advice guidance, and more welcome!!!

And, what is neat, i now have time to provide the wisdom (?) garnered from my experience if it could be helpful. BA.(Carleton) BEd.(Queen's)', 30+ years employment (both contract and full-time) as a technical writer (software/hardware, user/support/service, web/online/print) participating in small and large projects.

How did you hear about this community?: Pure chance! Was looking up Judy Snow to see if she remembers me from her childhood (if she is the correct person)

What are some of the questions you'd like to explore, or conversations you'd like to have with others in this community?: * financial planning for the disabled. What additional issues should be addressed in the plan. Are there stats for life expectancy for Spina Bifida, spinal cord injured, or disabled?
* transitioning and planning for one's retirement years. physical (muscle deterioration, additional medical issues,additional assistive devices, etc.) mental (forgetfulness, depression, changing support, passing away of family etc. ), care and support (personal care and home care into assisted living facilities into full care facilities.

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At 4:58pm on July 6, 2011, Becki Pauls said…: Hi Lynda! I am so glad that you found us!! What a neat story! Thanks for joining the online Inclusion Network and sharing a little bit about yourself and the work that you do. Please check back often and share some of your thoughts and ideas about the posts here - also - add some of your own writing. Becki