Low Vision Aids For Children

I am a single mom living with parents and older brother. Both of my kids have special needs - my daughter has multiple food allergies and is ADHD. My son was born with congenital heart defects (left side) which is apparently linked to his recently diagnosed vision loss (left eye,) hearing loss (left ear,) and digestive disorder. He is allergic to milk and both kids have asthma. Their father chose drugs and alcohol over us - he sees them rarely and is really pretty open about his preference for our daughter. Both kids are "GT" gifted and talented, but lazy in school and housework. If I want it done, I generally have to do it as there is no set anything around here. My maternal position has been made comical by my status as my parents' child - I am treated that way. My son has very low self-esteem. Initially by his father's rejection, then he became the victim of awful bullying in school. He has developed an eating disorder and is overweight...kids at school teased him for his weight, glasses, hearing aid...I finally took him out for home schooling while we see a psychiatrist/therapist and try to get things under control. My mother is to be home schooling, but at the moment is falling apart with a disc problem. I have multiple health problems and really BAD health insurance. My dad - I just don't know what is up with him these days. He's a brilliant man...but he stopped thinking and participating in life since he retired. My brother is in need of mental attention - hasn't had a job in @ 10 years and can be quite nasty. We tend to tip-toe around when he is grumpy. He has been verbally abusive to people as long as I can remember, a lot of his attutudes are wearing off on my son. They had a fight a couple weeks ago where they were throwing things at each other. Yeah - a 46 year old man threw things at a 9 year old boy - and hit him on the head with a shoe. I called CPS after discussing this with the doctor and after my mother told 9-1-1 that things were "OK now." Story of our lives...brush his 'quirks' under the rug. But, a social worker is coming tomorrow - from CPS. I hope there is some help and hope for us - there really is no where else we can go on my income and with my health. Any kind comments, suggestions, observations are welcome - I don't need harsh criticism please!

One I feel very sorry for you that CPS had to be called. It opens a whole can of worms that can be difficult to get through. They will come and do an investigation not just on who you accuse of wrong doing but can open one against yourself as well. As you stated that your mom told 911 that everything was okay..if she does the same thing with CPS they will say you made false accusations against someone.
If your mom is to be the primary homeschooling teacher, again you can be held responsible for her not keeping up with your childrens studies. I am a homeschooling mom as well....I know that it can be hard at times to stay on track.
As far as insurance issues...I dont know where you live but have you thought about filing for child disabililty for your kids? If their medical needs are that extensive you may qualify for help through the state. I was a mom to a special needs child who passed away in April of 08 after a long battle with her health and insurance companies. I know all about children with special needs. Also if you qualified for child disability you may also receive monetary ammounts....
I am a mom to four children....two of my children suffered multiple birth defects. The fisrt was with a man who travels the same road your kids dad does..he was uninvolved with her medical treatments. My other daughter suffered for 3 years before she gave up her fight for life in April. I know that it can be helpful to have family that can help but it doesnt sound like your family is very supportive to you. You may want to look around for some kind of support group so you have an unbiased support system for yourself....it doesnt have to be a religious organization either. I'm sure your ped can guide you in the right direction of one....there is a group where we live called Parent to Parent. The link is http://www.parenttoparent.org You may want to look at it and see if there is a chapter in your area. They link you to a family in similar situations for everyday support. I hope this helps you....

2009-01-12 23:50:23 by Marcy B

Beth shares the experiences that have marked the first five years of parenting her daughter who has a visual impairment. You can find more stories ...

This is mainly about illegal immigrants.

Does anyone else feel like they are someone of a help to the recession?..
aside of all the banks and such which actually caused the recession..

I'm talking about people who are being laid off work due to this but can't receive any financial aid. All programs who assist low income families due to being laid off by the recession along with other programs who aid no longer have room to help all these people.
For example medicare is riding of their free vision and dental programs because there is just too many people on this program.
So everyone has to suffer... People who truly need this aid.. disabled people and the elderly. They no longer have any vision or dental programs and have no way of paying for it on their own.

Now my next issue.
Illegal immigrants make up around half the percentage of people covered by welfare.
and now to get more into that... more than 30% of those illegal immigrants have families which they don't report their husbands working so they get that extra income. They get money for every child they have. plus wick.. and sometimes even the women work and down report that.
Along with that.. their garages are rented out as homes.

So they get at least 4 different sources of income coming in. Plus free medical from claiming medicare.

They break the law and see nothing wrong with this as long as they have enough money to put them into new 2 SUVs and a new truck.

Do your research before you bad mouth me.

Innocent americans who abide by the law who are being affected by the recession who have worked their whole life and are down to the last dime of their rainy day fund are suffering.. they can't get on any aid cuz it's full.
They lose their car and forced to drive an 85 corolla while these illegal people are riding pretty in their brand new rides, taking advantage of the system and not having to worry about anything.

When my great grandparents came to this country they made sure they got their citizenship asap! they lived by the law and were happy and thankful to do so. As did most of the immigrants in that generation. They were so happy to given the chance to be a free american. But it seems now days they don't care about America.

I think citizens should be first in line to receive any kind of aid. I mean it's only fair right?
I would never go to another country and take advantage of their system then expect to receive all these free benefits. It's just wrong!

Everywhere I go... I see illegals who can't even speak english driving these big new cars. They work under the table and have a legal family member sign for everything they own.
It's embarrassing to see them park next to honest americans who are driving a beat down car just because they were laid off too late to receive any help. They are forced to move in with a family member because they lost their house.
While illegals are living comfy in their house that they just remolded with all the money they cheated from the government.

I'm not against illegals but I'm against them abusing our system.
I'm not categorizing all illegals do it like that. But a fare enough percentage of them do...
It's like stereo types... they all came from something true right?

It has been past time. I am just glad more U.S. tax paying citizens have become aware of the actual destruction of illegals.

2009-06-13 14:46:15 by J HILL

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In CANADA .. Brands likes element, burton .. etc

These are the stores that the mall has which I'm going to today. If you know of other stores which will have them, please suggest!

2nd Look Day Spa

A&W

Aaargon Dental Centre

Access

Acinda Jewellers

Aldo Shoes

Alive Health Centre

Ancient Art Gallery

Ann Louise Jewellers

Arby's

Ardene

Aritzia

Athletes World Superstore

Atkinson & Terry Insurance

B.B. Watch Service

Bell

Below The Belt

Ben & Jerry's

Ben Moss Jewellers

Benix & Co.

Bentley

Blenz Coffee

Blue Line Sports

Bobby Dazzler

Body Shop, The

Booster Juice

Bootlegger

Bourbon Street Grill

Boutique of Leathers

Buffalo

Build-A-Bear Workshop

Capz Canada

Care Point Medical Clinic

Carlton Cards

Cartunes Telus Mobility

Change of Scandinavia

Changing Seasons

Claire's

cleo

Coast Mountain Sports

Coles

Coquitlam Centre Eye Care - Dr. Hardip Thind

Coquitlam Dental Clinic

Crabtree & Evelyn

Dallany Jewellery Designs

Daniadown Quilts

Dollars & Cents

Dr. Boyco's Image Optometry

Dunn's

East Side Mario's

EB Games

Eccotique Spa and Salon

Eddie Bauer

Escents

Extreme

Fairweather

Fido

Flight Centre

Flowerchild Florist

Foot Locker

Framing & Art Centre

Freedman Shoes

Fruits & Passion

Future Shop

GAP

GAPKIDS

Garage

Garden Fresh Express

Gateway Newstands

Generation Wireless

GNC

Golf Town

Guess?

H & M

Heads Up Hair & Body Spa

Heel & Sole Shoe Repair

His & Hers Hair

HMV

House of Knives

ICBC Driver Services Expressway

Icing by Claire's

In-Look Optical

International News

J76

Jacob

Jacob Connexion

Just for FEET

K.R.C. Perfume Club Ltd.

Ke Dong Kiosk

Kebe

Kerrisdale Cameras

KFC

Koya Japan

L3 Fashions

La Senza

La Senza Girl

La Vie en Rose

La Vie En Rose Aqua

Le Chateau

Le Chateau MensWear

Lenscrafters

Lisa's Purse Shop

London Drugs

Lottery Center (Lower)

Lottery Center (Upper)

LUSH

Mantique Clothing Co.

Mappins Jewellers

Mariposa

Marlin Travel

Mastercuts

McDonald's Restaurant

Mecca

Metalsmiths

Michael Hill Jeweller

Montana's Cookhouse

Motherhood Maternity

Mr. Big & Tall Menswear

Mrs. Vanelli's Pizza

Naturalizer Shoes

New Dynasty

New York Fries

Northern Reflections

Nutrition House

Off The Wall

Office X-Press

Old Navy

Orange Julius/ DQ Treats

Payless ShoeSource

Pearle Vision

Peoples Jewellers

Personally Yours

Please Mum

Postal Outlet

Premier Salons

Premier Spa Boutique

Pro Stitch

Pro Systems

Proactiv Kiosk

ProfessioNAIL

Purdy's Chocolates

Quilts Etc.

Randy River

Reitman's

Ricky's All Day Grill

Roasty Jack

Rogers Wireless

Ronsons

Rose Cosmetics

Royal Lepage Kiosk

Royal Lepage Showcase

Ruffage

RW&Co.

Sacos Sweaters

Saje

Sashimi Sushi

Satchel Shop

Scotiabank

Sears

Sears Hearing Aid Clinic

Selene Handmade Jewellery

Shefield & Sons Tabacconists

Showcase

Shuangye Furniture

Silkway Travel

Sirens

Smart Set

SoftMoc Shoes

Sparky'z Kutz For Kidz

Specs on the Spot

Sport Chek

Spring Shoes

Starbucks

Sterling Shoes

Sticky Chews - Urban Child Wearables

Stitch It

Stitches

Str8Up Custom Tees

Sunglass Hut

Suzy Shier

Sweet Factory

T & T Supermarket

Tabi

Taco Time

Tan Jay & Alia

Telus.Connect

The Bay

The Children's Place

The Little Tea House

The Sony Store

The Source By Circuit City

Things Engraved

Thomas Cook Foreign Exchange

Timbo Dino

Tip Top

ToGo Sushi

Too Smooth Kiosk

Toy Jungle

Trade Secret

Tri-City Optometry. Dr. G.S. Leekha and Associates

Tristan

Urban Behavior

Urban Vista

Versailles Jewellers

Vina Vietnamese Gourmet

Vivah

Watch IT!

West 49

Windsor Ties

WirelessWave

Yogen Fruz

Zellers

Zennkai Salon
Thanks!
I'm a girl

I think West 49 would be the best place because they do have a variety of jackets. Also, there's a donation for jackets, if you don't want your old one, you can donate it and get 30% off. Your old jacket goes to unfortunate kids that can't afford jackets for the winter.

2008-10-24 13:34:01 by :O

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