(Kat here - Gary's been trying to send this to the list - hopefully 
third time's a charm! - K)

Gary Peterson wrote:
>
>
> Some of you may have received this twice.  If so, my apologies.
>
> Thanks-Gary
>
>
> Hello everyone,
>
> On Wednesday afternoon August 21 while at Access Options in
> Watsinville,  I was told there was a major problem with the floor
> of my van.  So much so that by my continuing to get on and off
> the lift as much as I do on a daily basis,  the floor will
> eventually collapse under me while I am on the lift.  Below is a
> portion of an E-mail I received Thursday morning from Access
> Options explaining the problem in more detail.
>
> Lift:
> "Inspected under carriage of van and found floor stress fractured
> where lift base bolted down. Due to lift leverage, fracture will
> get exponentially worse. NEED TO STRIP INTERIOR TO ASSESS EXTENT
> OF DAMAGE however, needs to be repaired immediately."
>
> Access Options is telling me while they don't think the floor
> will buccal and throw me off my lift today or tomorrow, they have
> strongly advised me to make a decision on this matter within two
> weeks at the very latest.  They've  emphasized  even two more
> weeks with the floor in its current condition is really pushing
> it.    I spoke with my Farmers Insurance carrier late Thursday
> evening. They said because the problem with the floor is do to
> "normal ware and tare" verses a collision or other type of
> accident they would not cover the repair.  Access Options has
> estimated the initial repair to the floor will cost around $750. That 
> will cover just the cost of dismantling the lift then
> getting under the floor to see what else needs to be done.  I
> have enough money put away to cover around $600 for the cost of
> repairing the floor.
>
> So as most of you know, I'm very dependent on my van for my
> livelihood.  My job with San Andreas Regional Center requires
> that I travel in and out of four counties sometimes two or three
> times a week.  So without my van I'm not able to work.  With all
> the above being said, here's my dilemma:
> As some of you know, I've begun the process of applying to Social
> Security to obtain a Pass plan to get a new vehicle.  So I have
> no interest in putting any more money into my current vehicle if
> I can help it.  At this time I don't know if I'll be successful
> in obtaining a Pass plan.  However even with a Pass Plan it will
> still take some time for me to save enough for a new vehicle. Access 
> Options has some used smaller vans I'm very interested in. They also 
> have rentals available.
>
> Given the severity of my situation, is it possible a Pass Plan
> can be structured so won time funds could be made available for
> purchase of a new or used vehicle?  Is there any way Department
> Of Vocational rehab  could help me at this time?  Blythe is there
> any way San Andreas would be able to help me cover the cost of
> repairs on my current van so I could continue working?  Do you
> think it might be worth forwarding this information to Santi
> Rogers?  Does anyone know how I might get assistants in obtaining
> a rental van from Access Options on a temporary basis?
>
> Any help or advice any of you can give me on all of this will be
> greatly appreciated!!  Please feel free to forward this to any
> persons or lists you think might be helpful.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Gary Peterson
> Phone:
> 831-768-2845
> Email:
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