I have a learning disabilty and have been fired due to it. What org. can help me?
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It sounds as if you are a good person to have as an employee.\nOff hand I would recommend the Goodwill Employment Services. They would know the laws, what is reasonable and probably where you could find a job that would be happy to accept you with whatever limitations you may have in exchange for a devoted and responsible worker.\nGood luck...and don't give up that tenacity. It will carry you all the way, but I think you know that already!
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Try the Lions Club in your area or The Department of the Blind.  The Knight's Templar also will help sometimes.  Also, the Workforce Development Force will sometimes help so the person can become employable again.  Many of the universities will help also.  \n\nI hope this helps.
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Call the Texas Dept of Labor. They are usually quite helpful. But unless you got the two weeks severance in writing, you are probably hosed.
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You can sue them. contact the EEOC. Their numbers and contact info are at this site http://www.eeoc.gov/
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Well lucky you. I see your disability doesn't hinder your online time. Perhaps get retrained in computers (which you obviously know some things about) and go back to work, so you won't have to depend upon the governement to support you.
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from your local vocational rehab. they will have all info you need. find one closest to you and have them send you the pamphlets.
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Are you registered with the dept of disability services at Dept of Human Services. Once registered and you get a doctors statement which proves your disabilty then if they have funds they will help you (most usually don't have funds in Spring but in Fall)..They paid all my tuition and so much on books..Then fill out the FAFSA and you should be able to get pell grants and loans. It's based on last years income. If you worked last year and now you are on social security you can get a financial aid override and they will ony count what you make on social security. It will be almost impossible to get reg. with DHS, get the paperwork, the FAFSA, etc. by spring term. It can be done but you may not get your loans until mid sem. or after.
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Go to va.gov and click on disabilty benifits !\n\nAngel
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There is a wonderful Gov. program call Vocational Rehabilitation.  They have programs especially for people like yourself who are looking for a change.  Gov. money and grants, etc.\nLook them up in the Phone book, or check in with your Department of Employment and training.\nGood luck!
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try the NDA (Dyslexic's National Association) lol!!
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hi -\nI am a counselor with the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitation services (DARS). DARS is the state agency in Texas that helps people with disabilities prepare for, obtain and maintain employment. If you do not already have an open case with DARS, I suggest that you contact us to inquire about servives. If you are in San Antonio you may contact me for more information. Mary Rodriguez, 210-924-9205.  You can get more information at the public web site: http://www.dars.state.tx.us/index.shtml
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If you've been laid off or qualify for unemployment, you may qualify for "job retraining" at a local community college or public voc-tech school, and these may offer paralegal training.\n\nThe best paralegal training you can get is on the job. See if there's a firm in your area who needs an extra hand, and let them know you want a career in the paralegal field - it may be worth their investment to get you started.
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GO TO THE marchofdimes.com THEY SHOULD BE ABLE TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE OR AT LEAST SEND YOU IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION. OR DIVISION OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
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ISP's much like the IEP's that LD students receive, are usually done with the help of a support specialist. These people usually work out of the Disability Resource offices of the state government.Disability Services are really the best people to ask about this, as they know disability rights for working adults. Be aware though that most of these deal with Physical Disabilities and Retardation, but not alot on learning disabilities ( I have found that I simply had to compensate as best I could when in the work environment as I have a Non-Verbal LD.\n\nHere's an IEP guide.. some of it might be helpful to you though:\n\nwww.ed.gov/parents/needs/speced/iepguide/ \n\nAs for examples of Individual(ized) Support Plans:\n\nhttp://www.dpw.state.pa.us/General/FormsPub/MentalRetardationPublications/003671448.htm \n\nThis one is is for persons with Mental retardation, not LD.\n\nHope this helps and good luck!
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Have you consider a tutor? You may also want to get tested in that perhaps you may have a learning disorder. That doesn't mean you are dumb it means you have a disability. If you are truly trying your best and still coming up short it may be time to seek help from a professional. You will be surprised how much pressure that will take off of you and how much support you will receive. Right now you probably feel so alone and so small when there is no need to. Help is just a call away. I wish you the best.
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Hmmm... I would suggest contacting the testing agency.  They have ones that you can take on the computer for those with disabilities.  All you ahev to do is type the correct letter answer as opposed to filling in the blanks.
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Focus groups...\n\nand you get paid for particpation...anywhere from $25 up...and they can be done online...by phone or in person...depending on the company.\n\nsending you a list...websites and phone numbers...\n\nif you like...and need a bigger list...let me know...\n\nI am very sorry to hear about  your disability...especially the seizures...\nthe very best that life and love have to offer you.\n\nOh yes...at each group you go to...network with the others you find there...ask around for more in your area...they will know all the ins and outs for groups and getting paid by cash.especially.\n\nPeace.