Help For The Handicapped Renter

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The study found that 21.0% ofrepparttar population of people with disabilities (PWD) are unable to work. For those that are able to find a fitting job,repparttar 110442 per capita income among PWD is only 59.7% of that ofrepparttar 110443 general population. These people are forced to find housing that will fit their budget, while fitting their accessibility needs.

In order to helprepparttar 110444 disabled inrepparttar 110445 frustrating - and sometimes unsucessful attempts at finding a fitting place to live,repparttar 110446 National Accessible Apartment Clearinghouse(NAAC) provides them with a free service. NAAC is represented in over 43 States and over 155 major metropolitan areas nation-wide.

"Our Staff searchesrepparttar 110447 accessible apartment database of over 46,000 specially designed apartments based on residents needs and desired locations. Prospective residents will then receive a listing of allrepparttar 110448 accessible apartments in their geographical area of choice. The listings includerepparttar 110449 accessible features of each apartment community and individual apartment home."

NAAC maintainsrepparttar 110450 only national database of accessible apartments. Since NAAC is a non-profit organization, and all services provided are free, you needn't worry about losing any money. You can contactrepparttar 110451 NAAC by calling 1-800-421-1221 or emailing them at: clearinghouse@naahq.com.

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Since 1989 dan the roommate man has helped 1000's of people find roommates. Need help? Contact him at 800-487-8050 or www.roommateexpress.com


Preparing Your Child to Move

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If time and finances permit, take your child on a trip to visit your new city and home to get acquainted. If that's not possible, get onrepparttar Internet, and show him or herrepparttar 110441 city, neighborhood, and home where you'll be living. Most cities have Web sites available that offer a wide range of information, so you can plan activities for after your move, such as visits torepparttar 110442 theater, a visit torepparttar 110443 local zoo, or a trip to a local restaurant that serves your child's favorite food.

Allowing your children to participate as much as possible makesrepparttar 110444 time they spend anticipatingrepparttar 110445 move pass more quickly. Keep them occupied by letting them plan and pack a box or two of their special things. Consider their input on new decor andrepparttar 110446 layout of their new rooms. Encourage them to takerepparttar 110447 time to exchange good-byes with friends and loved ones and get addresses, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers to stay in touch.

While you are preparing forrepparttar 110448 move, try to stick as closely to your normal routine as possible, and let your children know that, although they will soon live in a new house,repparttar 110449 rules ofrepparttar 110450 household will still berepparttar 110451 same. Bedtime is still at 9 p.m., and homework must still completed before TV time is allowed. And although Mom and Dad are a little busier and distracted withrepparttar 110452 move, they love their children very much and are givingrepparttar 110453 entire household a new opportunity to grow.

On moving day, have a bag packed of personal belongings for each member ofrepparttar 110454 family, being careful to include medications, clothes, and personal items. Let your children choose what amusements and favorite "loveys" they wish to take along, and reassure them they will see their other favorite toys when they arrive in their new home.

Your preparedness will go a long way in reassuring your children that their needs are being considered.



Since 1989 dan the roommate man has helped 1000's of people find roommates. Need help? Contact him at 800-487-8050 or www.roommateexpress.com


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