text: dr took me off work bad back, knees disability insurance wont pay nor will ssi need help making ends meet? i am trying to go back to school but i miss a lot because of back pain and raising a 12 year old while trying to help my mother who has macular degeneration (loss of eyesight.) i need to know of any type of grant locations so i can still finish my schooling to get a job that wont be so hard on me and yet be able to pay bills and take care of my son and mother. have you approached the department of vocational rehabilitation or the office of vocational rehabilitation in your state? they offer programs to help disabled individuals enter the workforce. also, you might want to try approaching the local welfare or workforce area in your area because they can offer you help, too. the welfare office can be located in the blue pages of the telephone book. the department/office of vocational rehabilitation can be located by searching your state government's website.