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[message]Almost everything designed for humans assumes finger dexterity. Five fingers is core to what differentiates humans from other species.
The products and services often packaged as technology a society produces are defined by how they will be used, and who will be using them filtered by culture.
Unfortunately, this leaves behind all who do not have use of their hands and arms: Quadriplegics regardless of the cause of impairment. SCI, ALS, MD, SMA, MS, CP, TBI, amputees, hemiplegic and brain stem stroke.
Ultimately we serve the public and all of society. We decided we could have the greatest impact on creating inclusive communities and improving the lives of people of All disabilities including the elderly by designing for those who feel like they do not fit in their communities. Quadriplegics are the most limited physically, yet have full cognitive faculties. Quadriplegics as a group are restricted and penalized from economic participation in their communities by Medicaid policies in their need for personal care.
Yet as a group, quadriplegics hold the greatest potential to significantly impact their communities by empowering them to contribute their talents by providing solutions that overcome the lack of hand and figured dexterity and provide a mental shift from programmed vulnerable dependency to confident proactive self-determination. They become inspiring heroes with imagined capes to disabled children, and leaders of inclusion through example. Ironically those are easy to solve relative to overcoming poorly planned, counterproductive, exclusionary, and unfairly punitive Medicaid policies.
The solution is intuitively simple: separate LTC Long Term Care for ALL both in qualification and management from Medicaid health insurance for emergencies, accidents, and sickness. In this way,, an employed person could still have health insurance through the Marketplace or Medicare and still receive the assistance they need to get out of bed with LTC Long-term Care without needing to qualify for Medicaid.
We stand firmly against the notion that quadriplegics should live under the constant threat of institutionalization merely due to mobility impairment. This unjust situation robs individuals of their core rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness—principles deeply woven into the fabric of American values.
"The Pursuit of Happiness" implies equal opportunities for all, irrespective of factors like sex, religion, or disability. Despite life's inherent unfairness, we emphasize that the law must strive for fairness and equality, particularly for those facing disabilities.
Communities thrive when they value the diverse contributions of each member. Whether it's the energy of youth, the wisdom of experience, the thoughtfulness of the immobile, or the strength of the physically vibrant, every individual brings unique strengths. Disregarding the talents of quadriplegics by focusing solely on physical abilities devalues and dehumanizes, perpetuating the misconception that physical labor holds greater value than intellectual contributions.
Feeling devalued or removed from a community can strip any person of their dignity and humanity, impacting them emotionally and often physically. Existence is not living; true living involves much more than breathing and a heartbeat. Large corporate facilities, marketed as "Nursing Homes," function as warehouses that exclude and isolate the physically or mentally impaired. Thus, it is essential to foster inclusive communities where each member's contributions strengthen the whole. At Inclusive Inc., we passionately advocate for inclusion, encouraging all to subscribe, add their voice, and empower everyone to contribute their talents to the best of their abilities. Active community engagement not only enhances individual well-being but also contributes to lower healthcare costs, underlining the importance of a society that actively involves and values all its members.
Life = Equal Under the Law
Liberty = Freedom to choose where one lives = community Integration, assessments, life coaching, & project implementation
Pursuit of Happiness = Economic Opportunity Family/Relationships, Recreation, & Travel
Quadriplegics experience the greatest loss of Independence since most cannot bathe, dress, or transfer themselves from bed to wheelchair without assistance.
This dependency on help with daily personal care to survive requires ability to pay $40,000 to $120,000/year, every year, AFTER all other living costs and taxes. OR 'choose' to qualify for Medicaid in one of the following two ways:
To qualify for Medicaid assistance with personal care at home, you must spend your savings immediately and have less than $2,000 with no assets. Gifting is not allowed. If you don't act, you risk being placed in a nursing home where your savings will be liquidated. Declaring disability with Social Security takes over 6 months, likely starting in the wrong office. Assistance, once approved, involves minimum wage workers providing 2 to 4-hour shifts, often with quasi-on-call expectations, but it's preferable to nursing home care.
If you end up in a nursing home to qualify for Medicaid, it's like being incarcerated. With only $50-$100 monthly, you lose control over your daily life, from meals to bedtime. The nursing home decides everything, even providing the cheapest, not necessarily appropriate, wheelchair. This confinement often means being bedridden and reliant on others for basic tasks. Unfortunately, a quadriplegic in a nursing home is seen as a long-term source of income, emphasizing the stark comparison to prison incarceration.
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