http://www.accessible.org/accessible-web-blog.html This Accessible Web Blog has the latest time-sensitive information from Accessible.Org, including news items (recent activities) and page changes (web site updates). en-us accessible web Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:35:54 GMT Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:35:54 GMT accessible.org http://www.accessible.org/59yearold-disabled-man-seeks-grants-to-ease-financial-burden-on-working-wife.html I am on Disability for my back. I am in so much pain. I was born with a double hare lip. For 12 years I lived in hell. I got sleep apnea. It's bad. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:35:52 GMT http://www.accessible.org/truck-drivers-happy-to-devastated-family-seeks-government-housing-grant-or-loan.html I'm writing in to regards to my husband Joseph. We have been together for 25 years and have two beautiful, happy, healthy children. Joseph was an Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:25:53 GMT http://www.accessible.org/disabled-michael-and-marcy-seek-government-grant-to-fix-up-mobile-home.html We got married in 1996. Michael had rheumatoid arthritis, and degenerative disc disease at that time. Since then, he had a heart attack, which left Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:25:57 GMT http://www.accessible.org/government-disability-grant-for-45yearold-woman-with-multiple-sclerosis.html I know you would not normally expect to receive a letter such as this; and I really feel uncomfortable sending it but I have run into a dead end and Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:05:17 GMT http://www.accessible.org/58yearold-stroke-victim-seeking-government-grant-for-funeral-expenses.html I am a 58-year-old man, who in April of 2004 suffered a stroke that left me partially paralyzed on the left side. I have difficulty walking so I am Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:08:53 GMT http://www.accessible.org/bereaved-mother-seeking-government-business-grant-to-start-over.html My name is Joleen. December 26, 2004 I was in a horrible car accident in which my two children died and I became disabled. I've had several surgeries Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:44:04 GMT http://www.accessible.org/ivy-seeks-government-housing-grant-for-her-strokedisabled-uncle.html My Name is Ivy Gisclair and I'm writing this on behalf of my Uncle Edward Roy Vinet. He suffered a major stroke and is paralyzed on the left side of Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:17:15 GMT http://www.accessible.org/robert-seeks-government-disability-grant-to-escape-loan-modification-nightmare.html I became disabled with three herniated discs in my lower back. This has caused serious financial problems. A government disability grant or similar Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:05:28 GMT http://www.accessible.org/jammie-seeks-disability-grant-to-pay-outrageous-medical-expenses.html My name is Jammie and I am seeking a government disability grant for many reasons. Over the past two years my health has had a downfall. I was first Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:51:15 GMT http://www.accessible.org/housewife-seeking-government-grant-or-employment-to-pay-medicalother-bills.html My husband has been out of work for a while and we have gotten behind in our mortgage. He suffered two strokes in the past two months and is still in Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:14:47 GMT http://www.accessible.org/experienced-trainer-seeking-government-grant-for-service-dog-business.html There are many people that are having a hard time in this recession and I am one of them. I can't find a job that will pay me what I need to pay rent Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:25:53 GMT http://www.accessible.org/18yearoldmother-seeks-government-housing-grant-to-leave-homeless-shelter.html My name is LaTasha'onna Maclin. I'm 18 years old. I got pregnant with my daughter Aai'Yonna Scott when I was 16 years old. She was born September 12, Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:15:36 GMT http://www.accessible.org/disabled-52yearold-mother-seeking-government-grant-for-housing.html I'm 52 years old with two children and I'm going through a divorce. I started getting Social Security Disability benefits a few years ago due to my Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:24:33 GMT http://www.accessible.org/seeking-government-grant-for-more-room-for-three-energetic-toddlers.html My husband and I recently were blessed to be able to adopt three boys from foster care in our city. We are now in need of a bigger house with more Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:20:12 GMT http://www.accessible.org/44yearold-transgendered-disabled-person-seeks-government-grant-to-integrate-into-community.html I am a 44-year-old transgendered person on disability. I'm barely making ends meet. I am also a musician. The NC Division of Vocational Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:03:56 GMT http://www.accessible.org/software-engineer-seeks-government-grant-to-train-as-rescue-diving-volunteer.html My wife and I returned from our honeymoon in Grand Cayman this week and to say we were awestruck would be a significant understatement. While we were Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:55:25 GMT http://www.accessible.org/disabled-florida-man-seeks-government-disability-grant-for-son-and-self.html I am a disabled man living in Saint Augustine, Florida. I have been disabled since August 1, 1998. I live on Social Security Disability. It took me Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:46:17 GMT http://www.accessible.org/disabled-couple-in-their-50s-seek-government-disability-grant-to-keep-home.html I am 50 years old with Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (SPMS). My husband is 55 with his own health issues and he can't find a job. We used Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:37:04 GMT http://www.accessible.org/immigrant-mother-of-disabled-bipolar-daughter-asks-key-questions-about-government-grants.html Before I tell my whole story I would like to ask these questions: 1) Will you eventually ask for money in advance? For example, after I write my Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:49:33 GMT http://www.accessible.org/arthritic-54yearold-wife-and-blind-husband-need-government-grant-for-wheelchair-van.html I am 54 years old and suffer from severe Rheumatoid Arthritis. I am confined to a motorized wheelchair. My husband is 59 years old and is blind. Our Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:25:13 GMT http://www.accessible.org/53yearold-with-ulcerative-colitis-and-other-disabilities-seeks-government-grant.html I have ulcerative colitis, which means that the colon doesn't allow you to eat certain things. Dairy products are the only things that don't bother Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:13:21 GMT http://www.accessible.org/63yearold-navy-veteran-pipefitter-seeks-government-disability-grant.html I'm a 63-year-old Navy veteran and I've worked hard my whole life. I've been in construction as a pipefitter in nuclear power plants all over the U.S. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:31:46 GMT http://www.accessible.org/39yearold-greer-disabled-by-hitandrun-seeks-government-disability-grant.html I am 39 years old. In March of 2008 I was disabled as a result of a hit-and-run motorcycle accident. Now I'm lookng for government disability grants Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:18:05 GMT http://www.accessible.org/30yearold-margaret-seeking-government-grant-for-multiple-disabilities.html I am single and 30 years old. I live in Indianapolis. I have had health problems all my life. I'm looking for government grant money to deal with all Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:00:57 GMT http://www.accessible.org/48yearold-disabled-construction-worker-seeks-government-retraining-grant.html I'm 48 years old and have worked in construction all my life. Now I have several disabilities. I'm looking for a government grant to retrain myself Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:03:23 GMT http://www.accessible.org/online-student-heidi-needs-government-grant-to-repay-student-loan.html I am enrolled as a student at Axia College of University of Phoenix. I'm looking for a government grant to repay a studnet loan. I was under the Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:41:39 GMT http://www.accessible.org/margarett-needs-any-available-government-grants-to-care-for-extended-family.html In 2002 my cousin fell and broke her hip at age 83. Her daughter was 51, and was born with cerebral palsy. She has never walked and has been in a Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:11:48 GMT http://www.accessible.org/30yearold-woman-with-cerebral-palsy-seeks-grant-to-return-to-school.html I am a 30-year-old woman with a mild case of cerebral palsy. I have lived and dealt with it my whole life. When I was born, I was supposed to be a Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:19:02 GMT http://www.accessible.org/24yearold-alicia-seeks-government-grant-for-life-improvement.html My name is Alicia Rupe. I am 24 years old. I've lived here in Winter Park, Florida for almost three years. I have a two-year-old little girl. I find Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:02:14 GMT http://www.accessible.org/61yearold-cmtdisabled-woman-seeks-government-grant-for-wheelchair-van.html I'm 61 years old and have been handicapped all of my life. I've been wheelchair-bound with CMT (Charcot Marie Tooth) disease the past few years. I Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:49:27 GMT http://www.accessible.org/28yearold-disabled-woman-seeks-government-grant-for-home-repair.html I am 28 and have no kids because I have miscarried seven times. I am on disability for cysts on my spine, which makes it very hard to stand, sit, or Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:40:48 GMT http://www.accessible.org/63yearold-veteran-seeks-government-disability-grant-for-accessible-housing.html I am a 63-year-old veteran, retired USAF MSgt (E-7). Vietnam Veteran (June 1966-June 1967). I fractured my neck while on active duty at age 25 in Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:22:13 GMT http://www.accessible.org/rheumatoid-arthritisafflicted-entrepreneur-seeking-government-or-private-grants-to-keep-boutique-running.html Rheumatoid arthritis seems like something old people get, old people ready for retirement. My doctor told me You dont get it, you can go home! Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:07:23 GMT http://www.accessible.org/20yearold-male-with-duchenne-muscular-dystrophy-needs-government-grant-for-wheelchair-accessible-van.html I am a 20-year-old male with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. I have been in a motorized wheelchair since I was 12. My grandparents are raising me and Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:54:29 GMT http://www.accessible.org/government-disability-grant-money-needed-for-elderly-motherinlaw.html I will start of by saying the reason I would like a government grant is because my mother-in-law came to visit us about four weeks ago with her other Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:10:56 GMT http://www.accessible.org/man-disabled-with-hemophilia-seeking-government-housing-grant.html I was born with hemophilia. It has destroyed most of my joints due to having bleeds in them. I contracted AIDS, as well as hepatitis C through my Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:23:22 GMT http://www.accessible.org/female-war-veteran-seeks-government-disability-help-for-travel-expenses.html I'm a 100 service-connected female war veteran. I'm looking for help in getting my permanent partner relocated to assist me. I cannot care for Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:29:46 GMT http://www.accessible.org/mother-seeks-help-in-getting-wheelchair-van-for-son-with-cerebral-palsy.html My husband and I have been married for 13 years and have two children. Cody is 11 years old and got meningitis when he was four months old. It left Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:22:45 GMT http://www.accessible.org/28yearold-sharon-with-cerebral-palsy-needs-government-housing-grant.html My name is Sharon and I am 28 years old. I am going to start by telling you a little bit about myself. I was born with a disability called cerebral Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:14:23 GMT http://www.accessible.org/disabled-man-needs-government-disability-grant-to-help-wife-pay-home-repairs.html I'm disabled and have been out on disability and receiving SSI since 1992. Now I'm looking for government disability grants or any kind of financial Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:38:13 GMT http://www.accessible.org/hurricane-katrina-victims-still-submerged-in-debt-and-seeking-financial-assistance.html We are Hurricane Katrina victims. In a no-flood zone we lost all we owned -- literally everything -- including our jobs. The true ground zero of Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:14:34 GMT http://www.accessible.org/disabled-veteran-needs-government-grant-for-new-career-as-cordon-bleu-chef.html My name is Dennis E. Downard. I live in the small town of Arnold, Pennsylvania, 20 miles northeast of Pittsburgh. I am a disabled veteran currently Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:41:39 GMT http://www.accessible.org/disabled-mother-needs-government-grant-money-to-end-dependence-on-sons.html I am a 57-year-old retired kindergarten teacher. I have had diabetes for 27 years now, ever since I was 20. Just recently I have lost 100 percent of Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:51:51 GMT http://www.accessible.org/government-grant-needed-for-noincome-single-mother.html I am a 32-year-old mother of two kids. A year ago I was a full-time student, an employee and a mother. I was working in the morning and going to Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:46:43 GMT http://www.accessible.org/28yearold-braininjured-man-needs-government-grants-for-housing-and-schooling.html I'm a 28-year-old man living in Minneapolis, Minnesota. I have a learning disability along with a brain injury. I'm here without my family and I need Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:42:47 GMT http://www.accessible.org/disabled-retiree-wanting-government-grant-for-independence-needed-to-give-back-to-community.html Before I was diagnosed with MS I was an elementary teacher for 22 years. I have a Masters Degree in special education. In 1982 I found out that I had Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:40:31 GMT http://www.accessible.org/disabled-single-mom-needs-help-getting-government-disability-grant.html I live in a rented flat that is going up for sale soon. I have no monies to get my family to another place to live. I don't have the energy or time to Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:46:47 GMT http://www.accessible.org/45yearold-abused-mother-of-five-special-needs-children-needs-government-disability-grant.html I am 43 with five special needs children. For 16 years I was married to a controlling and abusive man. I kept telling myself that soon the abuse would Sun, 25 Oct 2009 01:14:58 GMT http://www.accessible.org/50yearold-single-mother-of-four-seeking-government-disability-grant-for-convict-artwork-business.html I am a 50-year-old single mother of four, and a stroke victim. I'm looking for some financial assistance, perhaps a government disability grant, to Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:54:53 GMT http://www.accessible.org/39yearold-low-income-disabled-man-wonders-if-government-grant-would-help.html I've been on such a low income for years that I'm finally asking for help to have at least a humble but nice home. I do have outstanding medical Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:40:02 GMT