American Pain & Disability Foundation

Miracle’s Story

The end of April this brave young woman reached out to APDF for assistance with her situation.  One of the first things she wanted to know was, since she is 18, could she advocate for herself.  Of course she can, is the answer.

Miracle has had a painful medical condition since she was 10.  As you can guess, this has caused issues with her school attendance.  She had a minor surgery the beginning of April. When she turned in the medical excuse she was informed that her poor attendance this school year might interfere with her ability to graduate, or attend her senior prom.  This young lady, even with her medical condition, has maintained good grades, and has even managed some college courses.  Her dream is to be a nurse. Unfortunately she also lost out on scholarships.  This is something else we want to help her with.

After she explained the situation, I shared with her what I know of the federal laws that govern educational accommodations. I have some experience in this due to my pediatric home care nursing.  I also utilized some connections I have in education for their professional opinion.

I shared with Miracle their suggestion on how to reach out to the school to find out needed information.  I also did research into the educational laws in her state.  I shared them, and some medical information on living with intractable pain.

Miracle didn’t share with me the message she sent to her school, but whatever she put in it, it worked. This week she was informed she would be able to attend and walk with her class at graduation, and that she would be able to attend her senior prom.  When she shared this information, I excitedly asked for pictures. Miracle sent me her prom picture, and the permission for me to share it with the public to let them know that APDF was able to help her.

I am also sharing her story with a plea from me and everyone at APDF. We are asking that you make a donation, even a small one, so that we can continue to help those that live with a painful diagnosis, or a disability, when they reach out.  Our volunteers are from all walks of life, and if one of us can’t help, we network to find someone that possibly can.

We have a  HIPPA form that we ask you to fill out, to let you know we are serious about your privacy.

With your donation, we can pay the phone bill, keep our website going, along with the other services we help with.  We do our absolute best to help anyone in the US that reaches out for help. Please donate to help us continue to do this work.

 

We have several ways for you to be able to donate, please choose the one that works for you.

Our website: www.americanpaindisabilityfoundation.org, text APDF to 52014, Venmo or PayPal. Do your Amazon shopping at www.AmazonSmile.com, Let Amazon know your are supporting APDF.  Join the APDF Blessings Facebook Group, help spread a little joy and we get donations. Do you like gift cards? Go to www.ShopwithScript.com, or look in your App Store for the RaiseRight app, download the app, and enter this code: LLED711663375, You can also use Facebook birthday fundraiser to raise funds for APDF.  Every dollar helps.

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