Re: SSI and Apraxia and where to find addtional funding

[Guest guest]

I was wondering when you apply for SSI do they just give you

insurance? Is there any money that they give you every month? I was just

thinking

if they did I would apply and use that extra money to pay for extra therapy.

Does anyone know? Just a thought on where I can find the extra services our

son needs. I think I am going to have to find another job to pay for extra

therapy he needs. I have called some groups like the Easter Seals and even the

ish Rite that was mention here a while ago but they told me they only help

school age children with learning disabilities (they were an hour away but

what I have is time and no money).Does anyone else have any resources that we

might tap into? Thanks so much for your help with this matter. -Clare

[Guest guest]

Hi -Clare,

My name is Sheri and I have a 2 year old with Apraixia and sensory issues. She

is non-verbal and we do use some simple sign language with her. I just recently

applied for SSI and was turned down. They told me my although my daughter is

disabled she dosen't fit their guidelines for beign disabled. I am in the

process of appealing. My daughter gets speech and ot here in my home but there

are other things that she needs that I am not going to be able to afford. The

state that I live in (Louisiana) has a special program for persons for

disibilites she was approved for the program but won't get any funding for at

least 3 years. They are that backed up they are only processing Jan of 99 right

now. If you can tell me of anything else I can do please let me know.

Thanks,

Sheri

Re: [ ] SSI and Apraxia and where to find addtional

funding

I was wondering when you apply for SSI do they just give you

insurance? Is there any money that they give you every month? I was just

thinking

if they did I would apply and use that extra money to pay for extra therapy.

Does anyone know? Just a thought on where I can find the extra services our

son needs. I think I am going to have to find another job to pay for extra

therapy he needs. I have called some groups like the Easter Seals and even

the

ish Rite that was mention here a while ago but they told me they only

help

school age children with learning disabilities (they were an hour away but

what I have is time and no money).Does anyone else have any resources that we

might tap into? Thanks so much for your help with this matter. -Clare

[Guest guest]

I am not sure where you are located but you could try Shriners

Hospital. They help childrent with all kinds of disbilities. Some

people think its only for Crippled Children but its not. You could

even call them if and request information if they aren't in your

area they help kids all over. Also as far as I know SSI is a

financial supplement and you could be approved for cash assistance

but I believe it is based on your current income Hope this helps

Sharon

> I was wondering when you apply for SSI do they just give

you

> insurance? Is there any money that they give you every month? I

was just thinking

> if they did I would apply and use that extra money to pay for

extra therapy.

> Does anyone know? Just a thought on where I can find the extra

services our

> son needs. I think I am going to have to find another job to pay

for extra

> therapy he needs. I have called some groups like the Easter Seals

and even the

> ish Rite that was mention here a while ago but they told me

they only help

> school age children with learning disabilities (they were an hour

away but

> what I have is time and no money).Does anyone else have any

resources that we

> might tap into? Thanks so much for your help with this matter.

-Clare

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi,

SSI is " Supplemental Security Income " for people with disabilities.

Check out this site to see if your child qualifies. It will be based on your

income.

http://www.ssa.gov/