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edriona18 t1_j6jw9de wrote

Reply to comment by harlemtechie in Issues with HUD/Section8 by [deleted]

And I have thought of applying for disability but that's another level of red tape.

And I'm not trying to add him to my lease. I just want them to lower my rent back down and I want to get these rent arrears paid. So I can move out and find somewhere else to go.

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harlemtechie t1_j6jwzfb wrote

I'd try to see if you can appeal their decision regarding your section 8 and pretty much go to homebase. Legal aid can help you with disability. It's worth getting that one letter from the state that recognizes it if you want to get medical care, but you have to want it and go or I doubt the court will care if you show them the stuff unless it's on going.

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harlemtechie t1_j6jz9ng wrote

Oh, and if you apply, they give you a case manager for services you didn't even think you'd need. For example, I didn't know what occupational therapy was, but now I know, and they got my daughter signed up for that. Once you get a single approval from the New York State office, they'll help you with everything, even if you get income later bc they want the family to be as independent as possible. I'm more familiar with the Office of Developmental Disabilities than anything else, but it's good and you'll be work ready.

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