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Trying to get off disablity
Mon, 04/21/2014 - 16:28I have been seizure free now for 10 months. This is huge. After having seizures for over ten years I am thrilled. I had brain surgery, three in fact. I believe I am now healthy enough to return to society. There is a chance I can still seize, I will always be fearful. I am bored and lonely. I need interaction with people. The social security office said they would be glad to help me find a job but before they place me i need to show I can work by volunteering for a month. Easy right? No. I have a bachelors degree and no one will allow me to even donate my time because they are afraid of liability. How am I supposed to get back into the world. This system has kept me secluded even more than I already was.
Any suggestions.
sparules
Talk to the vocational
Submitted by mereloaded on Mon, 2014-04-21 - 23:03
Talk to the vocational rehabilitation office of your local health department. Is is a free service. They will help you get a job. Also, I just saw it on this site, there is a virtual job fair on April 23 on gettinhired.com which helps people with disabilities get jobs. Congratulations on your treatment sucess and extended remission!