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 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:39:25 GMT Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:39:25 GMT accessible.org http://www.accessible.org/40yearold-dana-with-multiple-disabilities-seeks-government-grant-money.html I became disabled this year. I am 40 years old and have worked the biggest part of my life. I have a joint disease. When I walk my knee goes out on Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:39:22 GMT http://www.accessible.org/disabled-alan-seeking-government-disability-grant-for-housing.html My name is Alan Turco and I have been on SSDI since the beginning of the year. Because of this I am not able to get approved for a credit card or Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:28:51 GMT http://www.accessible.org/60yearold-abused-homeless-disabled-divorcee-seeks-grant-money-for-home.html I am a 60-year-old woman. I was employed by one of the department stores. Last February I lost my job like many people. My husband filed for divorce Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:30:19 GMT http://www.accessible.org/24yearold-mother-with-learning-disability-seeks-grant-money-for-schooling.html I am 24 years old. I've been having a learning disabilities seen I was in early grade school. I always asked myself, why me! Even at 6 years of age, I Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:12:19 GMT http://www.accessible.org/46yearold-diabetic-woman-seeks-government-grant-for-transportation.html Hello, I am Regina Coca of Pueblo, Colorado. I've lived here all my life. I am currently 46 years of age. I have type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, heart Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:54:20 GMT http://www.accessible.org/disabled-couple-seeks-government-disability-grant-to-provide-for-five-people.html I have been disabled since 2000 due to an inherited back (bone) disorder called DDD. My husband had a good job till he became disabled in 2006 and we Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:45:18 GMT http://www.accessible.org/disabled-couple-seeks-grant-to-pay-medical-expenses-and-save-home.html My name is Ray. I'm 58 and was diagnosed with MS in 1992. I had to retire from my job in 2002. My wife has had Sjogren's syndrome since the early 80s Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:38:34 GMT http://www.accessible.org/disabled-51yearold-woman-seeks-grant-money-for-medical-expenses.html I am 51 years old. I wear leg braces and use a walker. My thumbs are also affected. A little over seven years ago I was happy working as I've done Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:28:00 GMT http://www.accessible.org/disabled-51yearold-woman-seeks-grant-money-for-medical-expenses.html I am 51 years old. I wear leg braces and use a walker. My thumbs are also affected. A little over seven years ago I was happy working as I've done Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:28:00 GMT http://www.accessible.org/daughter-seeks-grant-money-for-disabled-father-and-debt-relief.html I was wondering if you could help out my family. My dad is disabled and he has to have oxygen on at all times around the clock. My mom is his nurse Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:46:55 GMT http://www.accessible.org/60yearold-maria-with-many-disabilities-seeks-grant-for-debt-relief-and-retraining.html I am 60 years old and have worked since 1980. Due to recurring pain throughout my body and other medical challenges (brain tumor, diabetes, enlarged Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:54:10 GMT http://www.accessible.org/58yearold-disabled-widow-seeks-government-grant-for-motherinlaw-suite.html I am a 58-year-old widow with myelodysplastic syndrome. I have lived alone for as long as I can. I am now to the point that I spend most of my day in Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:38:49 GMT http://www.accessible.org/67yearold-disabled-woman-seeks-grant-to-help-husband-and-self-with-debt-relief.html I'm 67 years old and disabled. I have difficulty walking due to a leg injury and arthritis. Because of mounting bills I'm in serious need of debt Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:31:20 GMT http://www.accessible.org/mother-and-27yearold-son-seek-government-grant-to-help-pay-rent.html My 27-year-old disabled son receives $694 a month. I bring home $475 a week. We are having a hard time making rent of $1250 a month. My son in a Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:15:17 GMT http://www.accessible.org/single-mom-with-multiple-disabilities-seeks-government-disability-grants.html My story is that in 2005 I was told that I have a very large brain tumor on my brain stem and that I need surgery. Well I am a mother of twin boys Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:22:25 GMT http://www.accessible.org/disabled-dawn-seeks-disability-grant-money-to-end-dependence-on-parents.html Hi! My name is Dawn and I am disabled and I don't have a job. I would like to get grant money to help me pay for my medications, food, transportation Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:08:05 GMT http://www.accessible.org/31yearold-woman-seeks-government-grant-to-reclaim-former-real-life.html I was in a severe car accident two years ago and due to that I am now disabled. I don't make very much money a month and I am having trouble getting a Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:17:00 GMT http://www.accessible.org/disabled-couple-struck-down-by-stroke-and-seeks-government-grant-money.html My name is Bernadette and I'm writing on behalf of my husband Nathan. Nathan had an ischemic massive stroke while driving to his employer February Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:09:45 GMT http://www.accessible.org/injured-tile-setter-seeks-government-grant-for-new-career.html I have worked in construction for 20 years as a tile setter. I got injured and now will be undergoing a total left knee replacement and will lose my Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:46:50 GMT http://www.accessible.org/couple-seeking-help-to-own-a-moneymaking-bakery-again.html I am a 50-year-old female with Secondary Progressive MS. My husband is 55 years old with blood pressure issues and heart issues. We have been farmers Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:18:09 GMT http://www.accessible.org/handicapped-man-seeks-government-disability-grant-for-housing.html My life was forever changed on July 3, 2008 when an uninsured motorist crossed the line and hit me, on my bike. My left knee was crushed, needing Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:38:35 GMT http://www.accessible.org/disabled-mother-of-three-struggling-with-unsupportive-husband.html Well I've been through so much with my three miracles (my three boys). I just need a little help. I moved here from Massachusetts In 1998. Since then Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:40:25 GMT http://www.accessible.org/disabled-by-acute-renal-failure-and-seeking-grant-for-caregiver-relief.html I have acute renal failure type 2 diabetes (insulin dependent) and other ongoing health problems. Also I suffered a stroke in April, which has Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:22:45 GMT http://www.accessible.org/mother-seeks-disability-grant-for-braininjured-daughter.html My daughter Jamie was in a tragic car accident on November 25th 2008. She suffered a traumatic brain injury and is slowly recovering in a nursing Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:44:30 GMT http://www.accessible.org/53yearold-woman-disabled-by-diabetes-seeks-government-independence-grant.html I am a disabled 53-year-old woman. I am currently receiving Social Security Disability; however, it's not enough to pay my medical expenses and keep Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:29:57 GMT http://www.accessible.org/27yearold-sara-seeks-government-disability-grant.html My name is Sara. I'm 27 years old and last year was told I had Scheuermann's Kyphosis. That is a forward curvature of the spine that gets worse as you Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:22:03 GMT http://www.accessible.org/disabled-single-parent-seeks-government-housing-grant.html I have been dealing with a lot of issues over the last five years. I have been moving from place to place and cannot afford a reasonable place and Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:08:07 GMT http://www.accessible.org/msdisabled-45yearold-seeks-grant-for-home-with-business-front.html I am 45 years old and was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and cardiomyopathy about seven years ago. Before being diagnosed with these conditions, I Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:58:18 GMT http://www.accessible.org/couple-in-sixties-seek-government-transportation-grant-for-accessible-van.html My husband and I are trying to take care of our son who is a paraplegic. He was injured in a 4-wheeler wreck last December 2008. He is paralyzed from Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:47:59 GMT http://www.accessible.org/disabled-44yearold-man-seeks-government-education-grant.html At 44 years old, I was maintaining life as usual with three herniated disks and a pinched nerve. Then things changed for the worse. Four months ago, Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:40:10 GMT http://www.accessible.org/49yearold-disabled-man-seeks-government-grant-to-build-electric-car.html I'm a 49-year-old man that has become disabled after failed back surgeries. I want to design an electric or hybrid car for the average family. This Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:07:38 GMT http://www.accessible.org/38yearold-blind-cyclist-seeks-disability-grant-to-repair-vehicle.html My name is Shawn Swonger. I am telling my story because I'm one of a kind when it comes to the way I get around. I ride a recumbent trike almost Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:56:25 GMT http://www.accessible.org/56yearold-disabled-robotics-engineer-seeks-government-disability-grant.html I'm a 56-year-old male who has endured the ravages of diabetes for 33 years. I've also lived with a congestive heart for the last ten years. I am Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:28:23 GMT http://www.accessible.org/disabled-texas-artist-seeks-government-grant-for-nonprofit-art-legacy.html Greetings! Allow me to introduce myself. From 1990-1994, I earned my tuition through Grants and Fellowships while in college. I earned a B.F.A. degree Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:24:08 GMT http://www.accessible.org/43yearold-disabled-single-mom-on-ssd-seeks-disability-grant.html I am a 43-year-old single mom on SSD with a herniated disc in my lower back. An ankle injury has made walking difficult. I have lost eight teeth and Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:00:21 GMT http://www.accessible.org/government-education-grant-sought-to-deal-with-boneless-finger-disability.html I was born with a rare disability. I have little fingers with no bone to bend them and little blood flow in them. I'm now 20 years old and in college Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:52:42 GMT http://www.accessible.org/45yearold-provider-disabled-by-kidney-and-liver-disease-seeks-helping-hand.html Now 45 years old, I have undergone extensive medical tests almost all my life because of an autoimmune disorder. Since I was young I could not play Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:57:36 GMT http://www.accessible.org/motorcycle-accident-disables-man-now-seeking-help-to-save-home.html I was disabled due to a really bad motorcycle accident. Now I'm having a hard time holding on to my home. I need help as soon as Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:17:04 GMT http://www.accessible.org/42yearold-nurse-disabled-by-lupus-seeks-debt-relief.html I am a 42-year-old disabled nurse. We were doing well until I was unable to work due to Lupus. We were able to stay on top of all of our obligations. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:53:26 GMT http://www.accessible.org/33yearold-abused-and-disabled-single-mother-seeks-financial-and-moral-support.html I am a 33-year-old single mother of three ADHD children. I suffer from bipolar, OCD, and post-traumatic stress disorders, as well as severe anxiety, Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:44:19 GMT http://www.accessible.org/disabled-heather-seeking-government-grant-for-insurance-business.html Is there anyone willing to help those who want to help themselves? That is the question I pose. Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Heather and Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:19:17 GMT http://www.accessible.org/laid-off-38yearold-woman-seeks-financial-assistance-and-return-to-work.html I am a 38-year-old disabled female who was laid off from a very good job three years ago, and I have been unable to find work since. I have sent out Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:40:57 GMT http://www.accessible.org/vietnam-veteran-seeks-government-housing-grant-for-extended-family.html My name is Ray Manion, and I'm a Vietnam War veteran. I am in need of assistance getting a grant to get a home for my family. I was diagnosed with Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:30:42 GMT http://www.accessible.org/35yearold-disabled-man-seeks-grant-to-ease-burden-on-caregiver-sister.html I am 35 years old. I have lived with my mother all my life. A month ago, she passed away due to many illnesses. She was only 67 years old. Now I am Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:00:34 GMT http://www.accessible.org/50yearold-former-us-marine-seeks-better-veteran-treatment.html I am 50 and I served honorably as a US Marine. Now a veteran, I'm looking up and around for help to raise me from the depths of despair. During my Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:51:55 GMT http://www.accessible.org/widowed-mother-too-pained-to-ask-for-government-disability-grant-help.html I'm writing this on behalf of a widowed mother who is too pained to do it herself. She is 57 years old. If I had to choose three words to describe her Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:23:54 GMT http://www.accessible.org/disabled-single-man-on-fixed-income-greatly-appreciates-asssistance-in-completing-medical-payments.html Due to an automobile accident in my twenties and subsequent amputation of my left leg, I have been paying off medical bills ever since. I am close to Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:22:36 GMT http://www.accessible.org/disabled-53yearold-woman-needs-funding-to-keep-weight-loss-biz-going.html I have been on Disability with Bipolar Disorder for 14 years, ever since I had a nervous breakdown and lost my career as an Environmental Consulting Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:17:40 GMT http://www.accessible.org/disabled-couple-seeking-business-grant-money-to-employ-people-with-disabilities.html My husband and I have been married for 18 and 1/2 years. Both of us have disabilities. My husband has cerebral palsy and epilepsy and I have Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:01:34 GMT http://www.accessible.org/tom-with-multiple-disabilities-seeking-funding-for-ad-promotions-business.html My name is Tom Stevens and I am asking for grants from you the public and or the U.S. Government. A little about myself... I am blind in one eye and Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:48:45 GMT