Tag Archives: funding

Day 365

Posted on November 21, 2012 by chebandbecky

Yesterday was the year anniversary of Becky first receiving Individualized Funding. It has been a year of surprises. I anticipated Becky being almost independent by now, me having a job (and finally improving my financial status) and preparing to move into … Continue reading →

Posted in chaos, Disability, Family, Home, Independence, Life, parenting | Tagged bathroom, chaos, condo, disability, family, funding, independence, life, one year, Parenting, renovation, support worker, wheel-in shower | 6 Comments

A Reprieve

Posted on October 30, 2012 by chebandbecky

A phone call today has changed everything. Community Living has accessed internal funding and has agreed to pay the increased fees for Becky’s day program!!! We can continue accessing the program for the same amount we’ve been paying for as long … Continue reading →

Posted in chaos, Disability, Family, Independence, Life, parenting | Tagged chaos, Community Living, day program, disability, family, funding, independence, life, Mississauga, Parenting | 4 Comments

Rock Bottom

Posted on October 18, 2012 by chebandbecky

Within 48 hours of our return to Canada, Becky’s two support workers had both quit. I had a phone call two days ago suggesting bad news, which I’ve had confirmed today. Becky attends an adult day program three days a … Continue reading →

Posted in Disability, Family, Home, Independence, Life, parenting | Tagged day program, disability, family, funding, Home, life, Parenting, square one, support workers | 5 Comments

Half Way Point

Posted on May 12, 2012 by chebandbecky

Tom and I moved Becky into her condo yesterday, and now every part of my body is in pain. Am I getting too old for this? Anyway, this post is not about me. I can’t believe I’m writing about “Becky’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Disability, Family, Friends, Home, Independence, Life, parenting | Tagged condo, disability, family, friends, funding, half way, independence, life, move, pain, Parenting | 2 Comments

I Have A Date…

Posted on February 24, 2012 by chebandbecky

…with my sweetie! It’s been a year and a half since I’ve had consistent care for Becky. That has meant; no free time, no nights out, no weekends away, and pretty much no privacy. Where we go, Becky goes. Becky … Continue reading →

Posted in Disability, Family, Grief, Humour, Independence, Life, wheelchair | Tagged air conditioning, assessment, Date, disability, father, flood, funding, occupational therapist, school, support, wheelchair | 2 Comments