special needs children

[flutterbye]

I think this town should do more to help with the special needs children. There are many children here that the community to help out a little. I know a few of them who need financial assistance. some of the mom's can't work and their dad's don't make enough to support the household and pay medical bills, medical equipment, etc. some of the children have medicaide but, medicaide won't pay for a lot of the things they need. so what is your opinion on the special needs children in blairsville?

[butterfly]

flutterbye wrote:

I think this town should do more to help with the special needs children. There are many children here that the community to help out a little. I know a few of them who need financial assistance. some of the mom's can't work and their dad's don't make enough to support the household and pay medical bills, medical equipment, etc. some of the children have medicaide but, medicaide won't pay for a lot of the things they need. so what is your opinion on the special needs children in blairsville?

I agree there is many special needs children that need medical help and medical equipment. The familys go for help and are turned down. Then you have those who do not turn in there earnings and drive new cars have a big house and get the max in foodstamps and all the help. Yet the ones who really need it and are honest cant get any help at all.

[butterfly on the wall]

flutterbye wrote:

I think this town should do more to help with the special needs children. There are many children here that the community to help out a little. I know a few of them who need financial assistance. some of the mom's can't work and their dad's don't make enough to support the household and pay medical bills, medical equipment, etc. some of the children have medicaide but, medicaide won't pay for a lot of the things they need. so what is your opinion on the special needs children in blairsville?

I agree the town should get more involved with special needs children. How can a mother be expected to work and take care of a special needs child. You can not just leave a baby with just anyone because of the medical risks and there is no assistance to help. Some familys can not even get medical help or any assitstance of any kind. A father who works more than one job to make ends meet.

[people are strange]

If the child is in school during the day, the state expects the mother has that time to work. What the state does not take into consideration is the sickness of a child with special needs. The doctor appointments are more than your average. Taking off from work with these issues would be very difficult for employers to depend on the employee to do their job. Most jobs give the employees schedules and expect the employee to be there. With a special needs child, you are committed to the child and their best interest.
Being a single parent presents more help sadly than those who are married. There are more options for the single parent and special provisions.

[Fact]

You should'nt have kids unless you can provide for them. Period.

[faith23]

Fact wrote:

You should'nt have kids unless you can provide for them. Period.

a lot of people can't help the way the child is born. it doesn't mean they are broke and can't afford a child, it's that the child is disabled and that can be very expensive sometimes. i have a 2yr. old daughter that is disabled and it's hard. she has medicaide but it will not pay for a lot of the things she needs. you don't understand how it is so why say something like that? i would not trade her for anything in the world. i'm glad i had her even though it's financially hard, or physically demanding, i don't care. i love her.

[flutterbye]

I agree with Faith23. if you are financially ready to have a child, and then you have a disabled child, you can't help that. I know families who could afford 4 children plus some but because of the disabled child, it's tough. medical expenses for disabled children are very costly wheather they have insurance or not.

[the lulu]

butterfly on the wall wrote:

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I agree the town should get more involved with special needs children. How can a mother be expected to work and take care of a special needs child. You can not just leave a baby with just anyone because of the medical risks and there is no assistance to help. Some familys can not even get medical help or any assitstance of any kind. A father who works more than one job to make ends meet.

why don't you just go ahead and put all your thoughts in one comment, instead of using more than one moniker to get your opinion across? special needs children ARE special gifts from GOD, given to special families...i am very blessed to have 2 special needs grandsons, and i would fight to the death for them and am their greatest advocate to get them the services and education that they need and deserve~!! unfortunately, not all special needs children and adults are quite that fortunate.

[the lulu]

Fact wrote:

You should'nt have kids unless you can provide for them. Period.

you shouldn't make such callous statements, unless you have walked in the shoes of a parent or loved one of a disabled child, either...

[southerner]

flutterbye wrote:

I think this town should do more to help with the special needs children. There are many children here that the community to help out a little. I know a few of them who need financial assistance. some of the mom's can't work and their dad's don't make enough to support the household and pay medical bills, medical equipment, etc. some of the children have medicaide but, medicaide won't pay for a lot of the things they need. so what is your opinion on the special needs children in blairsville?

So what do we do raise the taxes?

[faith23]

the lulu wrote:

<quoted text>you shouldn't make such callous statements, unless you have walked in the shoes of a parent or loved one of a disabled child, either...

i am a proud parent of a special needs child. my husband and i have fought so hard to get the things she needs. there have been so many times when she was turned down fo medicaide, social security disability, etc. we finally have medicaide but there are some things like medical equipment she needs now and her insurance won't pay for it. but as a strong willed mother, i will never give up and never stop fighting for all the things she needs to make life easier for her.

[faith23]

Fact wrote:

You should'nt have kids unless you can provide for them. Period.

i think that this was a jerk thing to say. you have no clue what it's like. so you really need to watch what you say. it might come back and bite you in the a**.

[faith23]

to lulu..... your grandchildren are in my prayers. i don't know who you are or what conditions they have but i know god sent them for a reason and my child and your grandchildren are such a blessing. i wish the best for your grandchildren, you and their parents.

[AaBb]

butterfly on the wall wrote:

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I agree the town should get more involved with special needs children. How can a mother be expected to work and take care of a special needs child. You can not just leave a baby with just anyone because of the medical risks and there is no assistance to help. Some familys can not even get medical help or any assitstance of any kind. A father who works more than one job to make ends meet.

Nancy Duncan from Hartwell is the chairperson for Georgia's disabled. I do not have her contact information but if her name is googled it should come up. She has been blind since the age of 12 and has a disabled child. Her primary focus is keeping special needs individuals at home not in safe houses, foster care, nursing homes, etc. She and her husband assist families with financial waivers that supplies monies for childcare, home health, etc. I hope this helps.

[butterfly on the wall]

people are strange wrote:

If the child is in school during the day, the state expects the mother has that time to work. What the state does not take into consideration is the sickness of a child with special needs. The doctor appointments are more than your average. Taking off from work with these issues would be very difficult for employers to depend on the employee to do their job. Most jobs give the employees schedules and expect the employee to be there. With a special needs child, you are committed to the child and their best interest.
Being a single parent presents more help sadly than those who are married. There are more options for the single parent and special provisions.

The mother does not have a problem with working. But the child is not is not in school yet. You are correct in your point.

[gamule]

Fact wrote:

You should'nt have kids unless you can provide for them. Period.

man that is a harsh statment i have a grandson that went into a wheelchair at the age of 7 and his little brother will be in one by the time he is 7 or 8 this is not by their choice.dont speak of people until you have walked in their shoes may God have mercy on you

[Fact]

Walked in who's shoes? By my statement, all of you judged me.. without knowing me. I have 2 disabled children, one whom is in a wheelchair and one whom was blessed with severe mental retardation. I worked my @ss off before I had my children. When I made the choice to have children, I was aware that I might not have a perfect child.. as well as everyone else. I made a statement and that is my beleif. If you don't look at it the same way as I do.. so be it... May God have mercy on me? Yes he may, I love the Lord. I am a strong woman, and I don't need the government to take care of my responsibilities!

[faith23]

Fact wrote:

Walked in who's shoes? By my statement, all of you judged me.. without knowing me. I have 2 disabled children, one whom is in a wheelchair and one whom was blessed with severe mental retardation. I worked my @ss off before I had my children. When I made the choice to have children, I was aware that I might not have a perfect child.. as well as everyone else. I made a statement and that is my beleif. If you don't look at it the same way as I do.. so be it... May God have mercy on me? Yes he may, I love the Lord. I am a strong woman, and I don't need the government to take care of my responsibilities!

well if you meant it in another way, then say it how you mean it. you only made yourself look bad to all of us. no one said the government had to help you. some people do need help... like me for instance. i can't work because of my childs disabilities. god knows i would love to work but i can't. next time you want to make a comment make sure you choose your words wisely, or you may get feedback you won't like very much. especially from me. i won't let anyone trash talk any disabled kid or make the statment like you did.

[Rick]

Fact....for some reason I don't believe you have disabled children or any children. If you did you wouldn't of made the first statement that you made. God decides what child is born and with what disabilities if any. We, as parents, don't make that decision. No matter how much you prepare yourself, sometimes it's more than anyone can handle and help is needed. God never intended on us to do things on our own, it is clear in the bible that we are to help one another and love one another. I'm not saying that means financially, but I do think it means we are to help those who are less fortunate than ourselves and we will be paid back 10 fold. Whether that is money for some or time, or just being there for someone. We all need others and especially those with disabilites. The world would go around much smoother if people didn't have the attitude that you have shown here.

[Fact]

The attitude I have shown here? Hmmm.. You all spend too much time trying to find the wrong in what someone post. I have my own opinions and I am free to think and feel how I want to think and feel. My kids are strong kids; they know they are here for a reason.. But, my point is that before all of these gals go out and spread there legs to everyone, they should know the circumstances, instead of thinking that no matter what happens they can get help or assistance... In some instances the situation is different, but not often enough... And just to throw another one of my opinions out there, I think that 1 person is responding to this thread by a few different names, why not stick to 1 name? Oh wait, I guess you might not get your POINT across. LMAO!