Cerebral Palsy Support Group
Cerebral palsy or CP is the most common childhood physical disability. It is a permanent physical condition that affects movement. There is no cure for cerebral palsy, but various forms of therapy can help a person with the disorder to function more effectively. If you or a loved one has cerebral palsy, join the group to share your experience or get advice from others.
Hi all!
So I did it! I graduated with a degree in Case Management from Kent State University this past May. I also graduated with honors, which I took a lot of pride in. I worked 2 internships with a company that I loved dearly, but I was not hired due to my inability to drive and do home assessments. Even if I could drive, getting into people's homes would be impossible from my wheelchair. I had no clue how hard it would be to find a social service job that does not require you to drive to your clients! I went on several interviews and one employer said to me that the population you work with needs support and most do not have the financial stability or transportation to go directly to you. Being physically challenged I understand this perfectly, but I am really upset I have not found any type of employment other than a temp job. This temp job was awesome for the time, but it really messed up my SSI benefits and when I was laid off due to program cuts, I had no income for 3 months due to me making too much money. I really need a job in a desperate way due to my student loans. I've applied at numerous places, with no luck so far. I would like to work from home if possible. Maybe start my own social service thing??? Any advice or suggestions????
So I did it! I graduated with a degree in Case Management from Kent State University this past May. I also graduated with honors, which I took a lot of pride in. I worked 2 internships with a company that I loved dearly, but I was not hired due to my inability to drive and do home assessments. Even if I could drive, getting into people's homes would be impossible from my wheelchair. I had no clue how hard it would be to find a social service job that does not require you to drive to your clients! I went on several interviews and one employer said to me that the population you work with needs support and most do not have the financial stability or transportation to go directly to you. Being physically challenged I understand this perfectly, but I am really upset I have not found any type of employment other than a temp job. This temp job was awesome for the time, but it really messed up my SSI benefits and when I was laid off due to program cuts, I had no income for 3 months due to me making too much money. I really need a job in a desperate way due to my student loans. I've applied at numerous places, with no luck so far. I would like to work from home if possible. Maybe start my own social service thing??? Any advice or suggestions????
Vocational rehab for the state maybe?
Try opportunityknocks.org these are non-profit organizations. They may be able to work with you.
And the best advice I ever got when coming out of college "Don't get frustrated about your job, at your age it is what we call *The Humbling Years* and better jobs will come."