[blparent] Long overdue update and request for assistance

[Pipi]

Bridgit,
What is title 9? I've never heard of this before.
Pipi
On 9/19/2012 11:28 AM, Bridgit Pollpeter wrote:
> Pipi,
>
> First, kudos on taking steps to get training. It's worth it to spend six
> to nine months doing it but to have a lifetime of independence.  If I
> lived nearby, I'd totally watch your little one, sorry. That has to be
> rough, but again, you need to look at long-term here, and I think it
> will add to your quality of life despite your difficulties you currently
> face.
>
> Since you won't be working, can you qualify for disability and other
> assistance programs like Title 9 and others? This may help while you
> takes steps to better your life. I know it's not a great solution, but
> it would be temporary while you take these steps towards more
> independence with learning nonvisual methods and ingratiating yourself
> in them.
>
> I really hope the Federation and your NFB affiliate in particular can
> help in some capacity whether it be individuals offering help, providing
> you with info and resources and anything else they may be able to do. If
> not an NFB member, perhaps you can see what perks being a member may
> bring. I'm not suggesting the Federation can fix the situation or
> provide the most important essentials you need, but they can help point
> you in the right direction. AT the very least, know you have virtual
> friends supporting you in any way we can.
>
> It will be tough and a lot of work, but worth it in the end. I always
> attest to the benefits training brought me. It opened a lot of doors.
> Good luck.
>
> Sincerely,
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Read my blog at:
> http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/
>   
> "History is not what happened; history is what was written down."
> The Expected One- Kathleen McGowan
>
> Message: 1
> Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2012 13:13:42 -0500
> From: Pipi <blahblahblah0822 at gmail.com>
> To: NFB <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [blparent] Long overdue update and request for help?
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> Hey y'all,
> I am finally settled back down after a fun and full summer and am able
> to check my email and get caught up again.
> I've switched from a desktop to a laptop and from win xp to win 7 so
> i've not been able to read my emails and such for the past 2 months. I
> was stressed enough transitioning that I just did a mass delete here. I
> hope that I haven['t missed too much.
> Savannah and I had a wonderful summer. We spent a week in San Diego
> which is an absolutely beautiful place. I'd love to live there. Savannah
>
> started swim lessons this summer and passed level 1. We also took our
> first train ride to visit friends in Illinois. We had such a great time
> that we ended up extending our trip and stayed just shy of 3 weeks. We
> will also be going back for Halloween. It was a much needed trip and
> break from reality.
> Savannah has started preschool. She loves it. It is great to see her
> thriving and getting the social interaction that she has needed. I am
> working on attending the Colorado Center for the Blind. I have a
> tentative start date of January. I'm currently struggling to find
> affordable preschool or daycare with a preschool curriculum for
> Savannah. I will be leaving my job behind for the 6 to 9 months that I
> will be at the center so I am unable to afford the going rates. Does
> anyone know of any scholarships, financial aid, or resources for
> paying for a safe and healthy place for Savannah to be while I get the
> training that I need?
> I've considered trying to start fund raising myself by selling bottled
> water or such outside of Walmart and the likes. The average cost of
> preschool or daycare in Littleton is $900 a month.
> Any help y'all could give me would be so greatly appreciated.
> I hope all are well and I can't wait to catch up with people again. Oh
> also, if I had your contact information before, can you please send
> it to me off list at blahblahblah at iampipi.com I've lost everything in my
>
> computer transition.
> Thanks again,
> Pipi
>
>
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