Persistent Disabled Woman Veteran In Wheelchair Seeking Educational Grants

by Brigit
(Armstrong County, PA, USA)

I have read some of the requests on this site and I almost feel too humbled to make a request for myself. But since I don't know where else to turn, here it goes.

I am seeking an educational grant to return to college for a degree in Hospital/Health Administration.

I recently ended up in a wheelchair (a few falls caused by a bad knee due to an accident while in the military).

I've become very frustrated with the amount (or rather lack of) help available to people finding themselves in a wheelchair for the first time in their lives.

I am literally dreaming of getting a degree and then starting a "short-term" assistance business for veterans.

I have found that little help is available when it comes to figuring out how to manage from a wheelchair, all of the sudden unable to stand up even for a short time.

All of a sudden upper or lower floors (basements) become inaccessible, kitchens and bathrooms no longer useable.

However, often there is little information "out there" to assist with everyday adjustments. Frustration, depression, joblessness, homelessness can be consequences of unmet needs that should be addressed!

I would like to gather information and make it accessible to everyone who seeks helps from agencies and who has a verifiable need.

As for myself, I am still unable to use the bathroom where I live. I had to join the YMCA, which is located about an hour away, to take care of physical hygiene needs, as I didn't think baby wipes were sufficient.

I can no longer cook, having relented after several severe burns to my arms trying to reach across.

I have trouble getting through doorways. Most public restrooms are by no means "accessible" because the door won't shut behind a chair!

However I have found ways to get by. But simply "getting by" is not enough. I could accomplish much more by getting a much-needed education.

I would then follow through by putting together a business assisting with the needs of those in a similar position.

I would be the first person in our family to ever get into a college or university.

Although I find myself short on encouragement and investigating available schools and cost I have quickly come to see that it will take some help to reach my goals.

I have a persistent spirit and lots of determination, especially due to my present circumstances (there are simply too many to mention here).

ANY help would be very much appreciated!

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