United Brachial Plexus Network, Inc.

My name is Justin I had my accident November of 2001 I just had surgery in May 2002 reconnecting some nerves between my deltoids and pec I still cannot lift my arm or do a bicep move. My disablity ran out I am not working yet either. Can anyone give me information on if there are any programs that I can get into to receive help financially. I want to go to school but cannot afford it since I have no income I even had to let my medical insurance go because I could not afford it. I need to know what some of you have been doing and if there is resources available to me I need fianacial and medical help but don't know where to go to get it. I used to do more labor work and I know I need retraining does the State offer any benifits. Any information will be useful to me I need to get my life back on track I have a 1yr old son I need to support.

Justin,

Each state has an office of the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation which should be able to help you get retraining. You don't say what state you live in but if you go to this link, you will find a link for the BVR in every state.

http://detr.state.nv.us/rehab/reh_ost.htm

I received assistance from BVR many many years ago that paid for my undergraduate education, providing tuition and fees to any state university. They are not as generous now but they will provide some assistance and they can help you with the job search as well.

Hope this helps.

Nancy