Where is a good place to live if one has low vision and can no longer drive?

Question

I am 45 yr old, single with Macular Degeneration. IT has progressed to the point where I no longer feel it is safe to a drive a car. I now depend on public transportation or my feet. I also need Voca Rehab since i no longer can preform my prev job duties. Honestly, I am going out my mind where I live now which is Modesto, Ca. Any advice I will appreciate. I have a counselor with Voca REhab here in Calif who is not doing her job and I feel that the rug has been pulled out from underneath me. I have talked to the comm of the blind in New Mexico and they seem to have their act together. I am thinking of moving to Sante Fe for Voca Rehab. Any input I will appreciate.

Answer 1

Sue,

The Modesto area surrounding Davis Community Park would be great for you to live in. Moving out of State will cost yo up to $15,000, so maybe staying in town would be more helpful. It is close to the following Opthalmologists, Shopping Malls, Grocery Stores, Libraries, and Colleges. The area along Hwy 99, or bounded by Tully Road, W. Biddsmore Ave, McHenry Ave, and Standiford/Sylvan Ave. is great for busing, and walking to all of these places. Good Luck.

VOCATIONAL REHAB NEAR THIS AREA:

In Sight Solutions
[phone], 1400 Florida Ave Ste 107, Modesto, CA

John & Carolyn Dahlgren
[phone], Modesto, CA
www.blurose.org

Alcohol & Chemical Brain Boosters Case Management Consumer Resources Crisis Intervention Day Programs Disability ...
Alcohol & Chemical Brain Boosters Case Management Consumer Resources Crisis Intervention Day Programs Disability Related Domestic Violence Driving Evaluation Education Financial Aid Health Related Housing Agencies Independent Living Legal Services
http://www.tbi-sci.org/tbird/pdf/tbirdvi_17.pdf

MODESTO REHAB HOSPITAL (MODESTO, CA) Detailed Hospital Profile
MODESTO REHAB HOSPITAL detailed profile
http://www.hospital-data.com/hospitals/MODESTO-REHAB-HOSPITAL-MODESTO.html

Below is a selection of material from the Social Security Administration (http://www.ssa.gov) about its return-to-work programs for people with disabilities.
http://www.empowermentzone.com/ssa_rtw.txt

OPTHALMOLOGISTS NEAR THIS AREA

Demartini David MD
1421 Oakdale Rd, Modesto, CA
[phone]
Northern California Laser Center
Suite 515, 1524 McHenry Avenue, Modesto, CA
[phone]
Modesto Eye Surgery
400 E Orangeburg Ave # 2, Modesto, CA
[phone]
Lenser Brian a MD
1400 Florida Ave # 101, Modesto, CA
[phone]
Lin Stephen a MD
1421 Oakdale Rd # 2, Modesto, CA
[phone]
Winegardner Galen MD
1011 Sylvan Ave, Modesto, CA
[phone]
McHenry Village Shopping Center:
1700 McHenry Ave, Modesto, CA
[phone]
Vintage Faire Mall
3401 Dale Rd # 483, Modesto, CA
[phone]
Tully Manor Shopping Center
3300 Tully Rd, Modesto, CA
[phone]
Caruso Shopping Center
1412 Crows Landing Rd, Modesto, CA
[phone]
Trader Joe's
3250 Dale Rd # E, Modesto, CA
[phone]
Fijian Market & Ninety-Nine Cent Plus Store - 1100 Carver Rd # 2, Modesto, CA
[phone]
O'Brien's Market
839 W Roseburg Ave, Modesto, CA
[phone]
Rick's Discount Food
1421 Coffee Rd, Modesto, CA
[phone]

LIBRARIES NEAR THIS AREA:

Gateway Health Library
1700 McHenry Ave, Modesto, CA
[phone]

Modesto Library
1500 I St, Modesto, CA
[phone]

Stanislaus County Law Library
1101 13th St, Modesto, CA
[phone]

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES NEAR THIS AREA:

Modesto Junior College
435 College Ave, Modesto, CA
[phone]
Modesto Junior College: Telephone Registration
Modesto, CA
[phone]
Modesto Junior College: East Campus West Campus
435 College Ave, Modesto, CA
[phone]
Modesto Junior College: Executive Vice Chancellor-Fiscal Services
Modesto, CA
[phone]
Modesto Junior College: Library Information Services
Modesto Junior College: Telecourses
Modesto, CA
[phone]
Modesto, CA
[phone]
Modesto Junior College:
Trio Educational Talent Search
Modesto, CA
[phone]

Answer 2

Sue Honey: Your going Blind and I'm going to be in a Wheel chair, well we've both got problems. You sound like you got your problems solved. Go to Santa Fe, I've been through there and Was there for several days, it's nice. The weather is fair. I think you'll like it.
If the consular is fair with you, that's great, maybe it's a new start, something we all need sometime. go for it. Good luck.

Answer 3

I would think a smaller town, that has public transportation available to the disabled and elderly, would be a good choice. Or a city with defined neighborhoods and community centers, also with public transportation.

Continue to do you homework, and don't hesitate to move if that seems to be the appropriate thing to do to take care of yourself and get the assistance you need.

Best of luck to you

Answer 4

I don't drive.
What you need is to live in a town that has a sense of neighborhood, where you can walk to the market and other near-by places to keep your life simple!