My first client this morning was a man who has been my client for a number of months. He has Glaucoma (which will eventually blind him), as well as other physical ailments together with psychological issues. In addition to the General Assistance and Medical Care he receives, he works part-time at Target Field to supplement his [...]
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One story of my day’s advocacy at the DC
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Example of complications that Dignity Center clients experience
At his appointment with me on Wednesday, a long-time client who is on General Assistance–and who receives a $31.50 monthly bus pass for the disabled–said he had good news and bad news. The good news is that his doctor applied for financial relief from the drug company that manufactures the only drug which is effective in relieving his chronic pain and depression due [...]