what would you tell a person looking for a job that is on disabilty ?
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It all depends upon the disability and the skill set of the individual. There are many jobs that allow telecommuting/working from home. Do an online search and see what is available.\n\nIf you are on Social Security Disability, make sure you do not exceed the monthly income maximum. Trust me, I've been there and it's not a pleasant situation.
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These are all helpful links for any parent of children with disabilites. A couple of them are Government links and one leads to SS page of benefits for these children. (and parents)\nHope this will help you. I know it will keep you busy searching and reading if it is what you want. Best wishes to you and your child. Doug
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If you don't feel comfortable answering the question, you can try to deflect it by saying that, while you obviously have weaknesses, you aren't aware of anything that would interfere with your ability to do the job. If the interviewer persists, you can turn this into an opportunity to discuss what's important to you. You might say, for example, that you work best with managers who trust and give you a lot of feedback. Or you might say that you tend to perform best in a fast-paced environment with clear deadlines. Although you aren't specifically citing a weakness, you are implying that you work better under certain conditions. \n\nYou also can use humor to deflect the question, as demonstrated by one general manager. When asked about his weaknesses, he liked to reply: "Ask my parole officer." Of course, this joke works only if you don't have any felony convictions.
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If you have been on SSI or SSDI disability, you might want to talk to a Benefits Planner, who can show you Work Incentives that assist you to go back to work while gradually getting off benefits. If you are talking about disability from your place of employment, you would want to talk to the HR coordinator and they would have information for you if you are job attached. You may also want to register with your local workforce center and they will assist you with job search, resume' writing, and interview skills.
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Just a form?  Oh, wait until they want to meet with you!  \n\nI don't know enough about your situation to clearly advise you.  If you've been working, make sure you tell them that you have some kind of accommodations made so you can do the job.  Shorter hours, flexible hours, extra help from supervisor, whatever is believable and reasonably likely you have.  \n\nIf you're not working, you likely have nothing to worry about.\n\nWhen I was reviewed I was worried.  I have some good days and don't appear to have any problems.  And I've had a few part-time, temporary jobs.  It turned out that the interview was in the next city- and I didn't know my way around.  I got lost, almost didn't make it.  (If you don't make it you lose, they said- even though it makes more sense to me that if I can't organize my time enough and find the place that shows I couldn't do a job, right?)  Anyway- I got so stressed over the city traffic, getting lost, almost being late- I was a basket case when I went in.  That's all it took.\n\nThank goodness they didn't see me in a better situation.  A bad experience made the day overall a good day- as I kept my disability.
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9/11 happened four and a half years ago. What was your excuse before that? If you're unemployed for 7 years, I don't believe there're valid reasons for why you can't find a job. Unless you have a disability that prevents you from working, stop being a lazy a.. and get a job.
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I am pretty much faced with the same situation.  I have been denied SSI and SSD.  I have reapplied for it.  I too have a physical disablity that is preventing me from doing a job.  I really don't have any answers for you.  I have applied from everything from being a walmart greeter to a receptionist.  I can not do any job where any walking or standing or climbing stairs is involved as I do not have the use of one leg and can not stand, or walk without the assistance of bilateral forearm crutches.  I have been turned down for everything but to prove it is because of the disability is impossible unless they specifically say it is.  I can only suggest you volunteer someplace to see if you can actually do the work.  I would also keep bugging soc. sec. to get you the help that you are requesting.  Don't leave until you get to talk to a person.
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I would take a hard look at all factors that keep you from holding a job.  Anxiety can be easily treated with medication and relaxation techniques, depending on how advanced the condition is.  Before you decide to take the "easy way out" and apply for ss disability, be aware this takes months.  They are looking for proof that other avenues have been tried and the anxiety you experience is a life-altering condition that may be terminal.  I know, because it has been over a year trying to get my husband disability for his bipolar--part of which is the manic state (anxiety at its best).  There are a lot of factors to consider.  And other jobs to explore.
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You may be protected under the "Americans with Disabilities Act". It does depend on what your disability is, however. Contact a lawyer that specializes in employment law. If moeny is tight, send a letter to the ACLU.
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An international special education organization, The Council for Exceptional Children, has a job bank called "Career Connections" where special education professionals can view job lisings. You might be able to place a job listing there. I think that you must be a member to access this service. Their website is http://www.cec.sped.org/\n\nAnother job back for teachers is: http://www.teachers-teachers.com/\n\nI hope this helps!
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Try the veterans with disabilities organization. That is great. I believe we should all the "ability" in disability. I salute you!
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This would be a real challenge for me since I've never met such a person. I would definitely try to communicate with him/her using body language or signing or maybe writing down what I would like to say. \nIn general dealling with such a person in my opinion shows us how "disabled" we "normal" people are in dealing with others!\n: )
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That note stating you have a disability, no matter how mild, will help.  You will still have to fill out lots of paperwork at the disability office in Quebec and give them a copy of that note.  They may even need to doctor to fill out additional paperwork.
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contact civil service for jobs with the state government and contact workships and other private agencies that work with people with disabilities. Your local state Division of Vocational Rehabilitation services can tell you where you can get a job as a job coach
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I used to work in a library and frequently received questions about various topics & many of them were regarding where to go for employment etc... I think this is why I like Yahoo answers so much (at least when I have the time for it!) so I located these sites for you... I have no experience with Quint Careers, however if you scroll down they do have a list of topics related to disabled individuals looking for employment. I threw in the Federal jobs website as many jobs give priority to hiring disabled persons who are qualified for the position, however these jobs are likely not "work from home". Finally I placed the Better Business Buearu website there in case you want to investigate a "work from home" offer with a company you have no prior knowledge of. Hope this helps! Best of Luck!
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When I got my disability they pulled up every job that I have had in my life. So I think they will just pull it up for you. IN the part that I had to write down I just filled it out with my most recent jobs, then when I went for the meeting they pulled all of them up. Good luck!!
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Getting out of the house to get to work-may need a home with a ramp or a lift.\nGetting into work again-ramp or lift may be necessary\nhaving a desk you can get a wheelchair under-you may have to lift the desk onto blocks\nBeing able to use a water fountain-may have to have one lowered so you can reach it from a wheelchair\nBeing able to get into a bathroom stall at work and needing a raised toilet to transfer into from a wheelchair or a sink high enough for the chair to get under\nAccommodation with duties that you are physically unable to do being assigned to someone else and you getting other duties you can do with your disability.\nFor deaf TDD telephone\nFor blind braille and dings on elevator so you can count the floors and get off at the right stop