Christina Jo,

I just heard that Phoenix won the award of most accessible city  from NOD
(National org on Disability), not only is it physically accessible and has
accessible transportation, but they've really worked on  making workplaces
accessible, and recreation too. So I think in terms of those things it is a
very amazing place and I'm eager to visit the city.  Miami won  an award
previously.  I would think that wherever you go, you would still get your
SS check.  I also collect SS from my mom, and will be changed i thin think
to my dad's when he passes on . But you can probably find out at the SSA
web site. Probably something like www.ssa.gov

Tamar Magenta Raine
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Oakland Mayor's Commission on People with disabilities


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> Date: 1/4/2004 1:34:53 PM
> Subject: Contemplating a move near Phoenix Arizona. Anyone live there?
>
> Hi,
>    I am 22 years old and have Spastic Diaplegia Cerebral Palsy. My mother
and
> I are looking into moving into the Phoenix area. I am worried about the
> support services in Arizona. We currently live in St. Louis Missouri.
>
> I was wondering if anyone could give me an idea of the services available
in
> Phoenix and how good or bad  they are. Currently I have an attendent 6
hrs a
> day 7 days a week. Would that be possible there? I also recieve services
> through the local regional center for therapies and equipment needs etc.
Do you have
> anything like that? If so how long are the waiting lists?  Also here we
have
> the wheelchair althelic association and several rec programs for
physically
> disabled adults. What is it like in Arizona?
>
> My other major concern is my social security check and medical insurance.
I
> currently recieve social security since my dad died and have both
medicaid and
> medicare. Do you have medicaid spendown in arizona?
>
> Thank you for any help. It is always nerve wrecking just thinking about
> switching all my services.
>
> CJ aka Christina Jo
> "Blood to blood I summon thee. Bring back the power of three!" ~Piper
> "Charmed Again"
>
> Believer in the only TRUE power of 3... LOVE, COMPASSION, STRENGTH