How to Get On
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I spend 90% of my life in bed. Mostly I am dreaming and sleeping and eating; watching my cat dreaming and sleeping and eating; connecting online with others who are lost in dreamtime; and wandering through the mysterious and bewildering Social Security policy manuals looking for little gems of truth, and hope, and light to bring back here. Hope you like this site, and hope it helps a little.
How to Get On
2y ago
Pages with the most visits this year.
Finding Affordable Housing
Section 8 Guide for the Disabled and Plucky
How to Find Affordable Housing the Easy Way
How to Find Yourself a Nice, Affordable HUD Apartment (for People with Disabilities)
Already in Affordable Housing
The Self Advocate’s Guide to Finding a New Home with a Housing Voucher
How to Calculate (and sometimes lower) Rent
How to Request an Additional Bedroom
Disability Accommodations
Epic Master List of Accommodation Letters for Housing
Sample Letter for Accommodations in Housing
Sample Letter for Accommodation in the Workplace
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How to Get On
2y ago
Home Care
Sample Care Plan for Increasing Hours
Lilac’s Doctor’s Letter for Increasing Home Care Hours
ME/CFS
Find ME Groups on Facebook
Social Security disability
The Dazzling Disability Doctor Letter of Miss Ruby Fierce
How to Determine Rent if You Live with the Homeowner (SSI Regulations)
Disability Accommodations
Doctor Letter for Extra Bedroom for Exercise & Equipment
Patient Letter for Extra Bedroom for Exercise
Doctor letter for higher voucher
Hibiscus’ Letter for Higher Voucher
How to Use Your Housing Voucher to Rent a Room in a House
Doctor Letter for Breaking Lease Early
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How to Get On
4y ago
Sample letter requesting to either transfer apartments or transfer to a different building owned by the same landlord.
This letter could be used by any private landlord who is covered under the Fair Housing Act (including landlords who accept vouchers). If you are in a low income, income restricted, or subsidized building, look here instead: Sample Letter for Affordable Housing Building
Dear x,
I am writing to request a reasonable accommodation as a person with disabilities.
I am a qualified individual with a disability, as defined by the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988. I have a disabili ..read more
How to Get On
4y ago
February/March 2020. New pages:
Readers Describe Their Housing Needs
Can A Landlord Charge Me for My Accommodation Request?
Neroli’s Magic List of Medical Expense Deductions (SNAP)
Why Do I Need to Collect My Medical Records When Applying for Disability?
Special Notes for Disabled Adult Children Who are Working
Affordable Housing:
Help! I’m Too Poor for Low Income Housing.
Hibiscus Moves Her Voucher Instead of Moving Herself
Letter from Hibiscus’ Doctor: Exception to Porting
Allysum Shares the Letters That Helped Her Family Get a Great Home
Allysum’s Letter for Exception to Payment Standard
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