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Moving to Dallas Nov 16, 2014 8:55:19 GMT -8

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I have an offer to work in Dallas TX, moving from WI. I am wondering more about the area and how disabled friendly the community is. What support groups are available, housing market. Other then the weather, what is Dallas like, would you recommend the move and why. I am a C-7 quad.

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Moving to Dallas Nov 16, 2014 9:39:56 GMT -8

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Nov 16, 2014 9:30:40 GMT -8 DJ said:

Hey andrew, glad to see you back! How have you been?

I know nothing about Dallas but hopefully someone else can give you their experience!

I got married and the life has just gotten ahead of me. I plan to start being a contributing member in the months to come.

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Moving to Dallas Nov 16, 2014 9:42:17 GMT -8

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Nov 16, 2014 9:39:56 GMT -8 andrew said:

Nov 16, 2014 9:30:40 GMT -8 DJ said:

Hey andrew, glad to see you back! How have you been?

I know nothing about Dallas but hopefully someone else can give you their experience!

I got married and the life has just gotten ahead of me. I plan to start being a contributing member in the months to come.

Congrats andrew! Yeah we're looking forward to having you back around here.

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Moving to Dallas Nov 16, 2014 23:14:25 GMT -8

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Post by wavewolf on Nov 16, 2014 23:14:25 GMT -8

Congratulations on your marriage! Dallas is a thriving metropolis, and you won't have to deal with snow! Texans are friendly, and Dallas is not provincial in any manner. It does stay hot there for a good part of the year. If the pay is good, and work will be stable--although who can really know, right?--and your wife is for it, then I say give it a go!!! Sometimes a real change propels us forward in life. Medical access should be quite good. Maybe your current doctors can help you connect to continuing care there. Changing doctors when you have found good ones who know your case can be a chore. Maybe you are not in need of continuing care, injury being fairly long ago. I suggest searching for "wheelchair accessible living, Dallas, TX" and see what you come up with. I remember that Mobility Magazine (online source for wheelers, published by USCIA) has had several articles about accessibility in major US cities.

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Moving to Dallas Nov 17, 2014 4:40:39 GMT -8

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Post by offroaderswife on Nov 17, 2014 4:40:39 GMT -8

Hi Andrew,
Congrats on the job offer in Dallas. I'm not native Texan but I've lived here for the last 11 years and love the DFW area. Accessibility, access to medical care by SCI certified docs, and a thriving economy make it a nice place to live.
If you are into adapted sports and recreation or just want to network with local chair users then I would check out Rise Adventures. They are very active in the community.
The most popular local DME is C&R medical and the best place to have hand controls/lifts ect serviced is Advanced mobility.
People are very nice here. I live in Fort Worth and Dallas does seem like a different country compared to FTW. It's fast paced, high traffic, and big buildings and overlapping highways make FTW seem very relaxed. They are both equally great though. Let me know if you have any other questions. I'm happy to help.

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Moving to Dallas Nov 22, 2014 10:25:52 GMT -8

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Nov 17, 2014 4:40:39 GMT -8 offroaderswife said:

Hi Andrew,
Congrats on the job offer in Dallas. I'm not native Texan but I've lived here for the last 11 years and love the DFW area. Accessibility, access to medical care by SCI certified docs, and a thriving economy make it a nice place to live.
If you are into adapted sports and recreation or just want to network with local chair users then I would check out Rise Adventures. They are very active in the community.
The most popular local DME is C&R medical and the best place to have hand controls/lifts ect serviced is Advanced mobility.
People are very nice here. I live in Fort Worth and Dallas does seem like a different country compared to FTW. It's fast paced, high traffic, and big buildings and overlapping highways make FTW seem very relaxed. They are both equally great though. Let me know if you have any other questions. I'm happy to help.

I accepted the job and will be there on January 5th. I'm sure i'll have some more questions for you. Thank you for your support.

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Moving to Dallas Nov 30, 2014 21:55:13 GMT -8

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andrew, Outstanding--the adventure is ON! Wishing you the best as you pare down, pack up, and get ready for a new job, home, and friends. We won't be seeing you for a while--major endeavor, to be sure. But very exciting, and rooting for your success on all levels!

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Moving to Dallas Jan 19, 2015 9:55:45 GMT -8

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Wel I made it to Texas. I have an apartment in Grand Prairie. It's not the best but am greatful to have a place to stay. Job is good and people are very friendly. Not sure that this area is for me, not a big city guy i'm finding out. offroaderswife, taking a riide over to FTW to see how things are there. I like the slower pace of things. All in all things are good. Not sure the direction God has for me but then again, I never have. I just know He loves me and wants the best for us.

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Moving to Dallas Jan 19, 2015 13:45:30 GMT -8

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Jan 19, 2015 9:55:45 GMT -8 andrew said:

Wel I made it to Texas. I have an apartment in Grand Prairie. It's not the best but am greatful to have a place to stay. Job is good and people are very friendly. Not sure that this area is for me, not a big city guy i'm finding out. offroaderswife, taking a riide over to FTW to see how things are there. I like the slower pace of things. All in all things are good. Not sure the direction God has for me but then again, I never have. I just know He loves me and wants the best for us.

Sometimes we get sent in directions and we never know why until we to where we are meant to be. Then it makes sense to us

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Moving to Dallas Jan 19, 2015 13:48:54 GMT -8

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Jan 19, 2015 9:55:45 GMT -8 andrew said:

Wel I made it to Texas. I have an apartment in Grand Prairie. It's not the best but am greatful to have a place to stay. Job is good and people are very friendly. Not sure that this area is for me, not a big city guy i'm finding out. offroaderswife, taking a riide over to FTW to see how things are there. I like the slower pace of things. All in all things are good. Not sure the direction God has for me but then again, I never have. I just know He loves me and wants the best for us.

That's great andrew, congrats and good luck!

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