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Hello Bijou: Wonderful documentary. I couldn't agree more. It is so important that people include methods of organization and cooperation which do not rely on hierarchical power based, which are for the most part designed to abuse some segment of people, systems. I must watch this video again...

Hello all: This is one of those moments where being disabled [from birth] is actually a benefit. Very quickly in one's life you realize that everyone is political. Politics runs far deeper than the obvious issues, and we all make choices. However, in the last 10 years or so, there has been a...

Yes Maxx, there are still SPs on Craig's list and many other places. Craig's list was in reality the media and political scapegoat. The various politicians and bureaucracies were the only winners. Ultimately making it easier for violent crimes to exist, simply because everyone got pushed a...

Profile updated June 23, 2012: I am 53 [on July the 9th this year] and have a disability called Cerebral Palsy, and have been an advocate of access to sexual services for a long time. I believe in honesty over political correctness. In a nutshell my views are very open and definitely leaning...

The central point of this question really is: What etiquette applies if something unforeseen happens, which results in the date being missed? There is no blanket answer. It is ultimately up to the individuals involved. However, this does underscore the importance of both the SP and client...

Hi Dreamer222: was wondering just the other day how this project was going in Vancouver, since I posted the press release as part of a thread on sex and disability here on the board way back in May. [Here`s the Original Thread] I agree that the client base for this industry is very rarely...

One big vote for quality versus quantity. The experience is paramount, and I find that the money is not really a part of the determining factors over the long term. Some people just have a natural awareness for this work and I have been fortunate to meet some of the best :) -in my humble...

Interesting question:) I'm going to guess that the overall answer will be that people survey the business when they are getting into it, to get a general idea. Then their own personal motivations come into play [just as in any other business undertaking.] And they set themselves according. So...

Couldn't agree more here. You cannot legislate prices in any field, however capitalism unbound, is equally disastrous. History has proven, over and over, that both approaches don't work in the long term. There is no substitute for being personally responsible for all decisions one makes...

Those we love and are close to really do form our perceptions, even if we're not aware of this. They are like anchor points, your life works because you know where your friends & family are at. When someone dies, their anchoring effect disappears, every one for a while is set adrift...

Shedevil: In the last two years, I have had both a longtime friend and a parent die. For my father I keep some of his wood carvings in my bedroom to remind me of the how caring and creative he was. The warmth they convey is a connection to him, happy and griefful at the same time. But very...

Not only does one's attitude mold their reality, the realization that the choice is totally up to you is equally important. Basically you have stepped out of the stereotype of expected client/SP experience and in doing so have realized something very healthy. It's Good for you! You're right...

Badwolfcgy: Great article. I'm going to have to spend some time tomorrow investigating those resources etc. Yes, Gravitas is certainly direct but I appreciate it, as opposed to, the endless hyperbole generated by bureaucrats. PatrickGC

Hi Annalise Lane Actually that's what I did when someone on a fixed income contacted me regarding this topic a few weeks ago. After telling them to "save up their funds". I began to wonder if there may be other ways of approaching this problem which would work for everyone concerned. So I...

Hi Gravitas: My intent was never to suggest that the government become on any level become involved with the funding of sex services, and in the area of bureaucracy I couldn't agree with you more. However I do see it as core to a person's makeup. Whether they choose to have a sex life or not...

One service provider that I had for almost 5 years did exactly that when she retired chose to start a family and a husband. Also a dear friend of mine was just exiting the sex trade when I met her I was about 20 years old, now am 47 , is on her way to becoming a certified General accountant...

For a long time now the issue of access to Service Providers for disabled people on fixed or low incomes [actually this can be applied to any one with scarce financial resources] has been of great concern because I'd truly see access to fulfilling sex as a human right. In addition Service...

Hello again! And sorry for disappearing from https://perb.cc for such a long time. I had a home invasion in which all my computer equipment was stolen. And due to my own financial circumstances currently known that it was covered by insurance. However, thanks to the assistance of people. I...

The following part-time as energy permits: [In No Particular Order as things tend to occur concurrently.] Freelance web page designer, for nonprofits and individuals Computer maintenance-which seems to increasingly be interpreted as-virus and spy ware removal. Disability advocate. PatrickGC

Two hours or longer work fine for me. I hate being rushed and really do enjoy conversation and connection with the other person. In my book there is absolutely nothing worse than rushing. It almost makes the experience pointless. Two hours on the other hand, give lots of room for variation...