Insult to Injury.

WTH!  Plenty of folks in wheelchairs also drive with appropriate changes to the vehicle.  Stupid how they just do that.  Even if she's NOT driving, she should still qualify for a handicap tag.  I don't understand why they just IGNORED that request.  Ugh... people can usually get temp. tags even for temp disabilities in NY.  I'm ranting for you.  I'm sorry.  The world is just not fair sometimes.  GRR!

That just pisses me off Joey. It's not right

Sounds like discrimination to me. There must be info on the internet to help you fight back...

Sorry to hear this JJJ. For all our governments "good intentions" they are still some of the biggest screwups on the planet. Hopefully they get it right and don't cause you and your wife anymore grief. Hang in there

I don`t know, but I think the fact that she is dying has to figure in there somewhere. Probably s to do with if something happens while she is behind the wheel. She still hasn`t driven since august. Plus we use my car because the chair wont fit in hers. Also the constant pain may figure in there too. All in all, we still should have left well enough alone.

That must be it. She is on megadoses of painkillers. Thanks Dino. Forgot all about that.

The Placard came in the mail today.

government is showing its  " smarts " first they take away her lic then they give her a placard. no wonder weare in debt by the Trillions and they can not run anything right. Well at least you can use it when you take her out with you.

Joey, you do need to check out filing to Social Security Disability for your wife. This is something she IS DUE if she has worked and paid into the system. Also, if she has worked and had taken out a "Short term" or "Long Term" insurance policy thru her workplace she is due money as well. Human Resources, thru her workplace, should help with this if she was covered. These policies normally pay 60% of her salary until age 65 (offset by any monies paid by Social Security Disability). With the Social Security Disability you will need to make an appointment with your local SS office and discuss this with them. They will help you fill out the forms and tell you what information you need to provide. ( ie; letter from doctor discribing her condition, letter from employeer stating last day worked, social security number) There is  90 day waiting period before you can draw anything and usually you will be turned down the 1st time. If so, you hire a lawyer and sue them (this is very common and the lawyer gets paid a percentage of the settlement) This money is due her (and you) and , like me, is needed for medical bills. I have stage 4 kidney cancer and was told that under no condition should I return to work. I also have had 2 heart stints (1 heart attack), diabetes and a few other ailments. If there is anything I can do to help you with this do not hesitate to contact me. I know we don't know each other but we are still "Brothers thru Chordie".

Nela

jjj I am really sorry too hear about her father,this is tough for all of you. I hope you will read Nelas post above and mine also,I also found out after that I did not have too use a lawyer I only needed to have one or two good strong letters from my doctors. But I had already got a lawyer and they can only charge up too a certain point. T he faster you get going the faster she will start getting paid,as nela pointed outthe waiting period. Her pay will be retroactive from her doctors determining date. I am also avalible too talk too if you want too talk about things. Feel free to e-mail me.. I do have a different mail now so if you do want to contact me post it here and I will send it too your e-mail box.