Hello, my son has Spastic Quadlapledic Cerebral Palsy and we are in desperate need for a handicapped van. I've done a lot of research and the Dodge Sprinter is the most adaptive for our needs now and later. My son is four and is bound to a wheel chair and also has other equipment for his physical therapy. I don't make much that much money and we are hoping to get this need met, we live in NC. Thanks.
2007-01-20 11:30:35 · 5 answers · asked by Jonah's Dad 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Special Education
Many states have a government department that provides services/monies to families of kids with certain types of disabilities. CP is a developmental disability, and you may qualify for services from North Carolina that would allow them to pay for it, or at least part of it.
http://www.dhhs.state.nc.us/mhddsas/lmedirectory.htm
This is a link to a page where it lists the local offices that may help you.
Good luck!
2007-01-20 11:39:02 · answer #1 · answered by Adlpated 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact your state Department of Vocational Rehabilitation and your local CP organizations/chapters (they should all be in your phone book. There are various programs to provide bot h grants and financing assistance. These are the people who can help you get more information, contact the right people, navigate the red tape, etc.
BTW--people with mobility impairments generally refer to "using" a wheelchair, not "being bound" to one. I'm not much for "PC" terms, but this one is good--it reflects a view that a whellchair is a tool, not a prison--an attitude that is important; it indicates a sense of ability, not helplessness. For small children, subtle signals like that can make a big difference.
Good luck! :)
2007-01-20 21:26:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try contacting your local Community Action Agency. If there are grant monies for that, they should know. If they can't help you, try contacting the Cerebral Palsy Foundation, and if you still don't get anywhere, email me and I'll see what I can find out. It may depend on the area where you live.
2007-01-20 19:41:27 · answer #3 · answered by mernie_74 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. If you have not yet done so Apply for Medicaid and SSI.
2. If he is on a Medicaid program, look into a Medicaid Waiver Program call CLASS. Funds are available to assist you in meeting his needs to be in the home and out in the community.
3. Another program is ABLENET, I do not know their email address, but they specialize in mobility equiptment and will help you find financing.
2007-01-21 21:35:15 · answer #4 · answered by itchianna 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With a problem like your sons, I'm sure he could get on Social Security and from there his medical needs could be met.
2007-01-21 02:25:29 · answer #5 · answered by Terry Z 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋