trying to stay positive
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- Joined
- Sep 17, 2007
- Messages
- 313
- Reason
- CALS
- Diagnosis
- 08/2007
- Country
- US
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Chicago area
I am starting to research information on grants to help pay for making a home handicap accessible. Our home has been on the market for over a year now. We have dropped the price twice, for a total of $20,000. Still hardly even any lookers. I have been scoping out what is available in our area for someone with handicap needs and there is virtually nothing in our price range. If I knew we would be eligible for and able to obtain a grant to fund the adaptations, then it would sure open up the possibilities of what types of places we can consider.
We live in IL. Anyone have any experience with researching and/or obtaining state or federal grants? I am so stressed over this. We are spending $1000 a month (living frugally - believe me) more than is coming in. We can't keep this up much longer! My husband's legs are getting weaker and the stairs are getting more and more difficult for him. Last night for the first time, he was unable to get up out of the office chair by himself. The word "desperation" is starting to creep into my vocabulary.
Any advice or suggestions? I have tried ALSA & my state representative, with no help forthcoming. If nothing else, thanks for listening.
We live in IL. Anyone have any experience with researching and/or obtaining state or federal grants? I am so stressed over this. We are spending $1000 a month (living frugally - believe me) more than is coming in. We can't keep this up much longer! My husband's legs are getting weaker and the stairs are getting more and more difficult for him. Last night for the first time, he was unable to get up out of the office chair by himself. The word "desperation" is starting to creep into my vocabulary.
Any advice or suggestions? I have tried ALSA & my state representative, with no help forthcoming. If nothing else, thanks for listening.
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