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Mother Seeking Grant For Modifications Of Bathroom For Recently Disabled Son

by Cynthia Johnson
(Fort Smith, AR, USA)

My name is Cynthia Johnson. My son Taylor was in a car accident in December of 2009. He broke his neck at level C7 and unfortunately is paralyzed from the chest down.

I am looking for a grant in order to redo the bathroom in our home so it will be handicap accessible.

It has been over six months since the accident and Taylor is still in the hospital recovering from complications. Hopefully within the next month or so I will get to bring him back home where he belongs.

We live in Arkansas but the health care in the state is lacking somewhat so I was able to transfer him to Baylor Medical thanks to my healthcare plan.

While there he was accepted for Texas Medicaid. That is awesome, other than I cannot receive any benefits for our house modifications from Medicaid because we live out of state.

Arkansas will not pick him up until he gets out of the hospital, but then what do I do about a bathroom for him in the meantime?

Taylor has worked so hard to get to rehab and home. I would love for it to be as easy as transition for him as possible.

If there is any help out there for our family, it would be so much appreciated.




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Mother Seeking Grant For Modifications Of Bathroom For Recently Disabled Son

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Aug 14, 2010
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by: Katina

Today, while doing research I came across several programs for disabled individuals needing help with a home repair.

Please let us know if the links provided here have helped you in anyway.

http://makinghomeaffordable.gov/modification_eligibility.html

Department of Health and Senior Services http://www.state.nj.us/health/senior/index.shtml

http://www.usc.edu/dept/gero/nrcshhm/directory/

USC Andrus Gerontology Center
3715 McClintock Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90089
(213) 740-1364
(213) 740-7069

Additional Programs:
BCMH - Bureau for Children with Medical
Handicaps -- sponsored by Children's Hospital.

http://www.hopenow.com/

Summer / Winter Heating/ Cooling Programs:
Contact the social service agency in your area that helps with heating/electric bills. You may qualify for a $175.00 help with the electric bill, and/or an air conditioner. This goes for anyone living under the federal poverty level for the previous three months.


Hope this helps!
Good luck!


Thanks for sharing your story!

Katina from Accessible.org
Jun 09, 2010
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by: Katina from Accessible.org

Congratulations on making the effort to submit your story to Accessible.org. With the publication of your story, you are now well on your way to:

1. Getting your story known to a wide audience that could help you.

2. Getting your story polished up and presentable so you can submit it elsewhere, including the White House.

As a disabled person myself, I can sympathize with your situation and I definitely understand your need for help.

I've done a bit of research and found this resource for you:

United Way
320 S 18th St ? Fort Smith
(479) 782-1311
http://unitedwayfortsmith.org/

Others reading your story may be able to contribute more. In any case, please let us know if they've been helpful to you.

Katina from Accessible.org

Good luck!

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