United Brachial Plexus Network, Inc.

i was wondering if there were any Scholarships out there for people with BPI. I'm plaining on going to college soon. but yea..Just wondering

oh yea if you guys were wondering about the project.... i'm presenting it soon.. i just have to come up with powerpoint.

Thats awesome that you get to present about your project. I feel so bad, you sent me your paper and I have been so busy with school that I have not even had a chance to read it. Maybe next week I will get a chance. But for now I have about 6 papers to write and a big group project to finish. Why is it in college they save all the big assignments for the end of the semester?
I really want to know how your presentation goes, I only wish I could see you present it. I am sure you will do great! Have fun with it.
Good luck finding scholarships, if you find any let me know, college is so expensive!
Well I better get back to my paper.
Talk to you soon,
Amy 19 ROBPI from MN

The Brachial PLexus Palsy Foundation in PA has an Educational Scholarship Fund that they are fundraising for. http://www.brachialplexuspalsyfoundation.org.

PhillyKing,
Also check with your local office of the Department(or Bureau) of Vocational Rehabilitation(State)..DVR or BVR...in Philadelphia. Your high school counselor can refer you, or you can apply online yourself...there may be a waiting list so the sooner you make that application the better.

PLEASE email me your paper on BPI. I want to read it!
Hugs,
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
scottcj98406@comcast.net

We are also looking to this in WI. Dustin is registered for college in the fall. With his injuries just don't know what kind of work he would be able to do. He has some other issues besides the bp injury. When we head to therapy today we are going to ask the hospital social worker as one of his friends with cancer was set up threw them. Hoping she will help us in the right direction.
Sue

Sue, where in Wisconsin are you? I am in Superior every Monday night but for the most part I am in Duluth, MN for college.
Good luck at your appt today!
Amy 19 ROBPI from MN

We are in Neenah. The hospital Social worker suggested the DVR. She thought they have money for education. We filled out the application and am waiting to hear back for an appt. Anyone receiving SSI is eligible for their help. Hope we're headed in the right direction. Dustin's injury was due to traumatic accident. He also had brain injury which had greatly improved but his walking and memory are affected.
Sue

Anyone with a qualifying injury is eligible for 'retraining' or 'education' from DVR. It is not based on income.

I know it was a LONG time ago, but I received full tuition and all fees to any state school for all 4 years of my undergraduate degree from DVR. So it is definitely worth pursuing.

This is a federal program administered by each state.

Nancy Birk
UBPN President

I received my BA degree through DVR in my State of Washington; also it was some time ago. I was a Social Worker/Caseworker for 17 yrs. total [took time out to raise my son]
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
"Retired" in 1997