We have two friends who are severely handicapped, but neither have given up on life. Both are fiercly indipendent, where they can be, happy with their lot in life and use eBay (with much difficulty) to supplement their disability incomes, which as you know are quite meagre, nonetheless they're both grateful.
They don't make a lot, but sell lots and lots of fiddly little things, some handmade, that they can manage with their disability, both MS by the way.
I was with one of them, Emily, last night, trying to sort out her listings. It was probably her fault, because she had made a few errors trying to rectify shipping. But, my point is, there must be many thousands of handicapped people trying to keep their heads above water with a bit of income through eBay and I wonder if the eBay techies or head honcho's ever think of them, or ever give a thought to this possibility. People like my friends will be in the minority, for sure, but just the same they're human beings just like the rest of us.
Em was really distraught, but trying not to show it. This little bit of income pays her electricity bills and things like the medical expense gap. I really felt for her and admired her lack of angst towards eBay. 'Oh Mel honey, they try their best. They wouldn't have done it deliberately.'
Just a little snippet.
I love you Em.
Love to all.
Melina.
PS....Our shipping is sorted. Working in new listings now, hopefully to generate some sales. And, I'm really happy with, 'The Other Avenue.'
