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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Michigan
Posts: 681
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Michigan
Posts: 681
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Thank you guys for this AT stuff. Seven years as a self-help group leader and I can't believe I haven't come across this. I plan to share it with my group also.
Lesson I learned a long time ago, when in doubt ASK! Thanks for all the info.
I definitely need to get with her mom and spend the day locating all the help needed for this beautiful young friend of mine!
1. My plan is to find out if she has a social worker, if she doesn't then find out how to get one, if she has one I will ask my friend and her mom if we can all meet with this person and get a plan going to move forward.
2. I am going to print out info from internet (they have no computer) and help mom fill out necessary forms for items from MSAA.
3. Take phone # to mom and have her call NMSS and either inquire herself what would be available or give NMSS permission to talk to me and I will find out what is needed and what is available.
4. I am going to contact Michigan government representatives and advocate for her and others that fall through the cracks.
5. I am going to print out the AT info and see if any of this could help now and in the long run
6. In the meantime I am going to try the garbage bag or tarp if needed to help transfer her.
7. Go to our local VFWs to see what they have available.
8. Ask great friends to help me add to this list. LOL, thanks
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If someone listens, or stretches out a hand, or whispers a kind word of encouragement, or attempts to understand a lonely person, extraordinary things begin to happen. --Loretta Girzaitis
Trust that your abilities are stronger than your disabilities - Maxene Kupperman-Guinals
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