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I know I haven't written here in a while so I will start with a brief intro. My name is Luis Gonzales and six years ago I was in a shallow water
diving accident that left me paralyzed from the chest down. Living as a
quadriplegic hasn’t always been the easiest thing but I have tried my hardest
to work hard and save every penny to one day become fully independent. Having
reliable transportation is a major obstacles for someone with a disability and
I have been struggling to raise money in order to get a handicap accessible
vehicle on my own.
While I have never let it hold me down having a disability and using
a wheelchair has placed limitations on my life and the types of jobs I can do.
It also comes with extra medical expenses that keep setting me back. I have
worked extremely hard over the last couple of years to become as independent as
possible and I dream of the day that I will no longer require disability
benefits and can become a productive member of my community.
Despite everything, I try to work part time when I can and I’m going
to school full-time to get my Masters but because I don’t have reliable
transportation I spend an average of six hours on the bus every day. The
nearest bus stop to where I live is 14 blocks away and many times I have to
make that trip and wait while it rains or under extreme heat. This is extremely
difficult because my disability doesn’t allow me to regulate my body
temperature and I can easily overheat.
Once I am able to obtain an accessible vehicle I would have the
opportunity to take the next step in my life. It would allow me to work
full-time, get off disability, make a living for myself, get a place of my own
that is handicapped accessible, and most importantly give back to others who
are in similar situations. I do what I can to volunteer around community and
help others who may be in need and have also written a blog to promote
independence for other individuals with disabilities.
I am going to school for mental health and rehabilitation counseling
and I’m striving to help myself today so I can help others tomorrow. Please help
me reach my goal, even the smallest donation will go a long way and please help
me share this page so that I may reach more people. Thank you.
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