For the past 5 years I have operated my own cleaning franchise. Because of my disability I find it harder to continue operations. Because of the economy, how can guys like me get funding for a new business?

I'm not sure, as pressures build, credit scores decline and then some lenders use this as an excuse. I might suggest you try www.superiorfg.com I understand their cut off might be near 650 on the score level. You can pre-quality at there site. You might also try www.accionusa.org who aren't as focused on credit score.

Good Luck