so I work with children who have special needs and one of my former clients needs some help. This is the best father I have ever met!! He adopted his niece several years ago; she was born drug addicted with severe special needs. He was looking for a van with a lift and found one from a private party only to find out that the van was in horrible shape (can you believe that there are people out there who would do that) .Anyway.......he is looking for a van that has a lift and room for a wheelchair for his daughter because she is now way too heavy to lift any more. So does anyone know someone who is selling one, wants to donate one, or where he can find one that is not too expensive. He is a very "special" father to a wonderful little girl that was born at 1lb. 3oz. and through his love and care is thriving. She will NEVER be able to walk, talk, see (legally blind), she is mentally retarded, and autistic, and he LOVES her to death. Can any of you wonderful moms out there help??
Contact the United Way. I would also contact Catholic or Luthern Charities to see if they know of a program to help get the van fixed so it is usable.
You could also hold fund raisers so he can buy one. I know the cost of these vans is about $10-12,000 over the cost of a normal van.
Has he tried asking the medical professionals helping his daughter for suggestions on how to access this type of van? They may know of charities that coordinate this type of thing.
He sounds like a great guy! I hope he's able to find just what they need.
How about the Make A Wish foundation? They always seem to have money.
LBC
i would check on craigslist they have pretty good deals on there and god bless him:)
