Upgrade/Replace G4 Dual MDD PPC to Intel Desktop

I've been on on SSI Disability since 2004, being a 24 year survivor of a anaplastic Oligodendroglioma brain tumor diagnosis in 1988, with a need to replace my old PPC Mac to new hardware and software for compatibility with the newest Apple software, Adobe Design Premium, Acrobat Pro 9, Photoshop Extended and QuarkXPress 9 software. I have a two-monitor configuration with a USB Wacom Stylus pad, separate keyboard and 800 Firewire.
With my disability I have limited funds to upgrade, but have been a loyal Mac user since 1991 when I was permanently laid off as Art Director for a large commercial print shop, because of my medical condition. I then started my own freelancing business as a graphic design concept specialist from that time until the present. I just finished designing a new logo for a new medical research lab at UCSD and Annual Report for Berger Hospital Foundation.
I recently had my 3rd craniotomy surgery 02/06/2012 and am recovering well. I am one lucky guy!
I thought I'd start asking for help in this forum to see what anyone here, or at Apple, might suggest or recommend in the way of financial help. You can find me on facebook and LinkedIn by sending a request to friend Ted Abel. I can also send more info in a Word.doc with more details or contact info. Any suggestions would be most appreciated!
Thanks, Ted

I was able to transfer all my Address book contacts from my PPC G4 over to an Intel PowerBook Pro that my brother gave me, and I re-installed most of my main apps. The only problem I have now is getting my old PPC Mail Mailboxes transferred to the PowerBook Pro.  I have a lot of email info stored in each one of the PPC created mailboxes and don't know if I can even do what I want to do. Is there any way I can do this?
Thanks for any suggestions or recommendations.

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