FOUR KEYS TO LOUISE'S
FUTURE WELL-BEING
Key 1: Healthier Housing:
Louise needs clean
air/healthy housing suitable for the environmenal sensitivities she suffers from. Possibilities include a duplex, townhome,
or two bedroom house near the ocean. However, a supportive living,
co-housing community where neighbours maintain a clean, non-toxic
environment would be ideal.
Dec.
2003 Update: A packet of information (including application, letters,
and research) has been sent to B.C. Housing requesting Private Rent Subsidy for Louise, so she might be able to move.
April
2004 Update: Louise
was sick and 'homeless" for seven weeks because of paint fumes in the apartment building. She stayed in a motel for a month
and is in debt.
Louise
has been approved by B.C.Housing for an Individual Rent Supplement and is looking for a townhouse.
June
2004 Update: Louise has been sick because of pesticide and construction
toxins, but is looking for housing as often as she can. So far there has not been anything suitable within the price range
of the supplement offered by BC Housing.
Key 2: Health Care and Equipment:
Louise requires tests/treatments at an Environmental Medicine Clinic--probably
either Nova Scotia or Dallas. Some tests can be done before going to
a clinic.
Louise needs the following equipment and supplies--mattress, oxygen tank,
scooter, dishwasher, reverse osmosis water purifier, and good-quality air purifier.
Dec. 2003 Update:
- Scooter--After a reconsideration process, Human
Resources has designated Louise as eligible to receive a scooter soon.
- Oxygen Tank--We're still needing to do more research about this.
- Dishwasher--Louise urgently needs one. There is a possibility of buying one at
discount price from Sears. The Board is waiting to vote until Louise knows what her needs are where she moves. She
may urgently need a washer and dryer.
- Water purifier and Air purifier--need research done and money raised.
April 2004 Update: Louise still needs equipment. Currently she also needs dental work. She has some health care
from a Naturopathic Clinic.
Key 3: Support and Advocacy
Dovecote educates government, professionals, friends,and family regarding ME and
EI, their effects on Louise's life, as well as the need for
healthy housing,medical tests/treatments,
emotional and practical support, equipment, and supplies.
Business letters are written to
ministries and agencies to request subsidy for Louise's needs. Practical
and emotional support are needed by volunteers, friends, and family.
Key 4: Finances
Louise needs money through subsidies, donations/trust, and grants to
provide for healthy housing, medical care, dental work, equipment, supplies, and staff.
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