I too am disabled (multiple sclerosis) I took up quilting when I was already in a wheelchair. I only have use of one arm/hand. When I first started to quilt I used material from clothing that no longer was fitting or stylish but the material was good. I disassembled the pieces and then ironed them. Scrappy qulits were the way to go. And fabric is often sold here at a pretty good price. You don't actually NEED all that other stuff. You have what's important. Desire. One caution, beware of old fabric. It doesn't hold up or wear very well. My tip? Stick with ecru or natural thread. You can get a good deal on ebay. I got some thread about 4 years ago and I got 4 cones and just started #2. And i average a quilt a month and other smaller projects as well.