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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Group Housing for Mentally Disabled | 8/18/2011 |
| Q: Jon, My daughter is 18 and has a combination of mental illnesses.We have supported her in every ... A: Have you connected with the folks at Community Partners yet? Community Partners: Behavioral Health ... | |
| Assistance in Illinois.. | 7/5/2011 |
| Q: I had brain surgery in Sept 2010 to remove what was biopsied as a grade 3 tumor and unforseen ... A: You should contact your local vocational rehabilitation agency. VRS provides services needed to ... | |
| what is and is not a disabilty | 3/10/2011 |
| Q: My 80-year-old father had back surgery last year, and he can't move around very well. The prognosis ... A: That's a good question. The definition really depends on what benefit you are looking to secure. ... | |
| Help with my medications | 12/24/2010 |
| Q: My name is Susan. I have been unemployed for several months. I have Lupus. I am on several ... A: There are two things that you can try: 1. Go to your city/town hall and ask them for help paying ... | |
| job help for disabled | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: I have chronic shoulder pain from shoulder injuries/surgeries and also have severe sleep apnea. I ... A: Sorry for the delay in answering. You may want to ask Vocational Rehab to assist. State vocational ... | |
| neighbor with disability- long island, NY | 9/4/2010 |
| Q: My neighbor is 60 years old. He had a stroke about 10 years ago and is in a wheelchair. His wife ... A: That's a very concerning situation. I'm really not sure how the paramedics or emergency room ... | |
| Can one on disability inherit money without losing benefits? | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a dear friend who is on government disability. I would like to leave her $100,000 in my ... A: I have seen folks inherit money and lose their Medicaid benefit, but I have to admit that my ... | |
| Developmental centers | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: I'm not sure if you're the right person to ask; please forgive me if you're not. I have Asperger's ... A: I am the right person to ask. All residential facilities have different rules. Whatever program you ... | |
| Job placement for severe OCD | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: my 20-year old son is suffering from severe OCD and is not able even to look for a job. We live in ... A: Your fist stop should be to try the Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation Vocational Rehabilitation ... | |
| what can I do to better this situation? | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: I am 25, on disability for PTSD and had a baby 8 weeks ago. Unfortunately, the father, who I have ... A: Have you tried these resources? Scranton Area Family Center Jan Hess 541 Wyoming Avenue Scranton, ... | |
| Resources | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: After sustaining a mild TBI I am struggling to put an independent life together again. Are there ... A: Here is an option, if you haven't tried it already: Brain Injury Resource Line (BIRL) toll free ... | |
| DSSI | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: My son is 5 and has autism. He receives DSSI,yet we sold our house and moved. We had to or our house ... A: Here you go: http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/11000.html#part3 Resources (things you own) Resources that ... | |
| Help for persons with spinal cord injuries | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: I know someone who had a back injury that tore his muscle and injured several disks and has had some ... A: Mini Grants for Artists with disabilities (could swing $500 for a laptop if this person wants to ... | |
| Disable/can;t get needed help! | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: I've been waiting for ssi since 2004, been denied twice, this is my third try. I have a atty.but I ... A: I can only imagine what you are going through! I too lived for several years with chronic pain that ... | |
| Brackmann De-Lang | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old nephew who has been diagnosed with Brackmann De-Lang and have been having ... A: I was under the impression that Brachmann de Lang and Cornillia de Lange syndrome were one in the ... | |
| transportation for cripples | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: I am doing a reseach on the methods we can provide better mobility for cripples. I appreciate your ... A: People who have impaired mobility can benefit from many adaptations to sidewalks and vehicles. I ... | |
| PLEASE EXPLAIN | 2/16/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering would you please explain to me: why do I have to have things explained to me in ... A: I can read your question, and therefore answer it, in two possible ways: The first way is by ... | |
| DISABILITY QUESTION | 7/14/2007 |
| Q: Would you please explain to me: what cerebral palsy is? Thanks C Barwick A: I've provided an explanation found on the web (link provided). I hope this helps to answer your ... | |
| Cornelia De Lange Syndrome and Aging | 6/28/2007 |
| Q: I work for a gentleman who has Cornelia De Lange Syndrome. Lately he has been having odd medical ... A: I work with two kids who have Cornelia De Lange Syndrome, and the oldest case that I've ever heard ... | |
| retardation | 2/6/2007 |
| Q: well I am pretty sure that I am retarded or at least autistic. I am 21 and it seems about the right ... A: Well, you write a good letter. Are you sure you're retarded? Sorry for the delay in writing back. ... | |
| Group living for MR adults in NH | 11/22/2006 |
| Q: I would like to know where these group living situations and agencies that work with the clients are ... A: Well, there are group homes in NH (I know this because I run quite a few of them), so I’m not sure ... | |
| Group living for MR adults in NH | 11/17/2006 |
| Q: Eriquezzo. I'm curious to know where adults with mental handicaps like retardation can live when ... A: I think there are many opportunities for in NH for young adults with MR to live a good life in their ... | |
| ADHD | 7/19/2006 |
| Q: Do you have any idea how teenagers and adults that have been diagnosed with attention deficit ... A: That's a great question, however people with ADHD each face unique challenges, so it would be ... | |
| mentally retarded persons | 4/12/2006 |
| Q: I live in Egypt. My question is, can you send me a website which includes how mentally retarded ... A: I would suggest that a good way to start would be to learn more about inclusion and person centered ... | |
| mental retardation | 3/31/2006 |
| Q: what do you say about mentally retarded patients who are mixed in with mentally ill patients? can ... A: This is a very good question, and I could probably write you a ten page response. However, I'll try ... | |
| behavior | 3/11/2006 |
| Q: i live in parnell, about 20 miles from iowa city. i live in iowa. i have a four year old who has ... A: There are agencies that provide child health services in all 99 counties for children and youth ages ... | |
| Diagonosis of mentally retarded children | 1/17/2006 |
| Q: Iam trying to make a game to help mentally retarded children in dyagnosis and treatment. I need to ... A: See my answer below: "What are the thinking patterns of mentally retarded children?" Not being a ... | |
| help | 12/6/2005 |
| Q: What kind of supports are available in the U.S. for Bi-Polar Disorder and Major Depression? Answer - ... A: Most cities have mental health centers where counseling and other services are provided. This may ... | |
| exercise and pyschotropic drugs | 11/30/2005 |
| Q: I line in miami, florida. I have an inservice to do but it's hard for me to find information about ... A: Interesting question. Are you looking for wether or not taking psychotropics will increase/decrease ... | |
| What places take voluntary commital patients? | 11/25/2005 |
| Q: Jon, please help me asap. I want to check myself into some institution next week that can service me ... A: Taken from http://www.vcuhealth.org/ Specific treatment for depression will be determined by your ... | |
| how do i get people with mental disablities in my home? | 9/19/2005 |
| Q: i am a residence of the state of georgia i would like to know if there is anyway you can help me to ... A: Contact your local mental health or developmental disabilities agency. Let them know that you are ... | |
| supprot | 8/9/2005 |
| Q: I live in Redwood City CA and my sister has been sufering with mental health problems all of her ... A: Your plight is an all tocommon one; people with disabilities are sometimes lumped together with ... | |
| Cornelia Delang Syndrome | 6/22/2005 |
| Q: I have a family friend with Cornelia Delang Syndrome. What can you tell me about this disease and ... A: A good resource is the CdLS- USA Foundation. http://www.cdlsusa.org/ Also, feel free to contact ... | |
| General disabled question | 2/21/2005 |
| Q: I am 21 years old and currently live in New York and I am currently unemployed. I lived my life ... A: Being unemployed and disabled, you should qualify for some benefits. I'm not familiar with NY, but ... | |
| career research | 9/28/2004 |
| Q: I am a senior in high school in Washington state and doing a research project for psychology. My ... A: 1. What lead you to study and choose this type of psychology for a career? I volunteered in a ... | |
| help with 58 year old retarded man who lives with mother hwo is dying | 5/5/2004 |
| Q: north carolina my wife has an only aunt who is dying fast and leaving a 58 year old retarted son who ... A: Sorry it took so long for me to get back to you. You will need to contact your local MH/DD office, ... | |
| Mental retardation | 4/23/2004 |
| Q: Are there any phyciatrist in Virginia or North Carolina that specialize in mentally retarded people ... A: Here is a great contact: Mark S. Diorio, Ph.D. Northern Virginia Training Center (NVTC) 9901 ... | |
Living With Disabilities
Answers by Expert:
Jon Eriquezzo, MS
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Assisting people who have disabilities to live in their community.
Experience
Jon is the Executive Director of Crotched Mountain Residential Services in Greenfield, NH. He arrived at Crotched Mountain in October, 2001. He has over 30 years experience working in the field of developmental disabilities. He has held similar positions at LifeStream, Inc., in New Bedford, Massachusetts; Developmental Services of Strafford County in Dover; and The Plus Company, Inc., in Nashua. Jon has also served as a mental illness management case worker for the Area Agency in Nashua, NH and worked as a residential coordinator for the Society to Advance the Retarded and Handicapped in Norwalk, CT.
Organizations
New Hampshire Residential Provider Network,
Private Provider Network,
National Rehabilitation Association.
Education/Credentials
MS Organizational Management and Leadership, Springfield College School of Human Services,
Community Health Care Management Certificate from Antioch University
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