Mar 232010
One of the more unnerving aspects of living with a severe disability is how disruptive a technology malfunction can be. I’ve been working from home the last couple days because the sliding door on my van is jammed and refuses to open. I can get it temporarily fixed, but eventually I’ll have to replace the whole door at the cost of a few grand. As unappealing as that option is, it’s better than purchasing a new van at ten times that price.
The van is over a decade old, so this isn’t exactly a surprising development. And I’m lucky to have my own vehicle and the means to fix it. I’ll try to remember that when I’m staring at the repair bill.
If it makes you feel better, I’ve recently invested $2,500 – with another $7,000 bill staring at me in coming days . . . so that I can flush my toilet.
Some expenses are really not glamorous, mais c’est la vie.
I hear you on this one. If one were ever to get “uppity,” all it takes is a broken piece of equipment to remind you how vulnerable you are. A broken van brings mobility to a dead stop, given that its not like you can use someone else’s car or get a ride with a friend, like our nondisabled friends can. urrr….