Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - June 3, 1981, Winnipeg, Manitoba 28 Winnipeg free press wednesday june 3, 1981 bedridden woman finds new life f As dynamic organizer for disabled Vancouver up a violent car Accident almost 10 years ago left Jill Weiss with multiple neck and Back injuries and set off an unusual form of rheumatism in her body s soft tissues. But today she is involved in several self help projects for the disabled from her specially designed bed. Took me eight years to make a life for says Weiss 35, nestled among Large pillows on a Mas Sive bed that occupies most of her West end living room. After staring at a Hospital ceiling for a year 1 know How Lousy it feels to . Now i feel like a useful Weiss is Active in four local services for disabled people an ombudsman s service a work Exchange Multi Media education project and Community based self help group. She is the ombudsman for the . Coalition of the disabled the Only advocacy group in . Run by disabled people. She s handled eight complaints in the last three months. Weiss also co ordinates a work Exchange from her pillowed platform. About 170 people representing several Hundred services barter Job for Job at one credit for each half hour of labor. No funding for example baby sitting for two hours earns me four credits that can be exchanged for almost any she said. The entire system operates with no funding other than a voluntary donation from each Weiss started her third scheme when the coalition recently received a International year of disabled persons Federal Grant for a Multi Media pro Gram to dispel stereotypes about the disabled. It consists of three elements radio and Telephone programs a newspaper and an arts crafts festival All run by and for the disabled. One of our alms is to deepen every one s understanding of issues that Are important to disabled people such As transportation and sexuality. Sex is a big problem if you re stuck in a wheelchair. It s hard to strike up a relationship. Some disabled persons Don t fit traditional norms of what is Weiss gets most excited when talking about the self help groups she has started in her neighbourhood. Small groups meet once a week to discuss emotional and social issues such As dependency sexuality asking for help frustration and anger dealing with doctors and working together for change. Horoscope by Jeane Dixon Vancouver s Jill Weiss supervises four local services for the disabled from her indiscretion Apo move for aquarius for thursday june 4, 1981 Aries March 21-april be on Lookout for danger signals and proceed with caution. Patience and Diligence Are Nec Essary to improve your Finan Cial position. Avoid gambling. Taurus april 20-May you should be in a lighthearted and optimistic mood today. Give your artistic talents a Chance. Romance May lie ahead. Someone who is single could have a problem that requires expert advice. Gemini May 21-june do what you can to lift the spirits of a loved one who has be come something of a Recluse lately. Late evening will be Fine for Romance. Let mate know where you really stand. Cancer june 21-july your work environment is conducive to dealing with Fig ures today. Pool ideas with associates. Those who Are re tired should keep Active. Community civic affairs hold special Appeal. Leo july 23-aug. Hear ing from an old Friend or for Mer associate will add spice to your Day. Finances travel and your social life enjoy a influences. Ask for a special favor Virgo aug. 23-sept. Your career is destined to undergo an important change. A promotion or relocation is a Strong possibility Domestic upheaval could be involved. Seek a quiet discussion with mate. Libra sept. 23-oct. Work is More demanding than in the recent past but you will reap Rich rewards. Stay out of the limelight if negotiating important contracts. Limit your purchases to necessities. Scorpio oct. 23-nov. Temper criticism with Praise whenever possible. Financial affairs look better thanks to Friend s intervention Aid. Be sure to return favors spend the evening with Good friends. Sagittarius nov. 22-dec. Compromise is helpful when dealing with difficult . Postpone travel at tend to routine tasks. Fulfil your family obligations cheer fully. Avoid becoming involved in Friend s personal affairs. Capricorn dec. 22-Jan. A business associate May not agree with your methods try to reach a Compromise. Meet All deadlines to protect your reputation for dependability. Social events Are Apt to be rewarding now. Aquarius Jan. 20-feb. Your contacts in faraway places can be useful now. Write letters. A romantic in discretion could Hurt your standing with conservative individuals. Protect your reputation. Pisces feb. 19-March family members co opera lion could be the key to Suc Cess now. Meetings with influential people should go Well. Spend More Lime with Fiose who mean the most to i you. 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