Luckily, I've been able to do consulting type work from home. I've made my own way. I worked in medical data analysis prior, so I have a background. I also do medical coding and transcription. I have a degree in health information management and work experience.
Think about what you did and what aspect you could continue to do but from home Or as a consultant. Could you work in electrician supply sales or electrical supply sales? You'll have to explore those options. Another word to the wise, if you are on disability, you may not be able to collect income from another source otherwise they may cancel your benefit.
Hope this helps...

I am looking at the possibility of needing to leave my job and have been wondering the same thing. It would be great if those of us who need these opportunities could find a way to figure out which of those things are scams and which are legit. I know when a friend of mine had a baby and really needed some income from home she found a telephone job from home. Somehow she took phone orders from several flower delivery companies, and processed the orders online. It did only pay $10 an hour (but that was 4 years ago) so I wonder if there are other opportunities like this that might be legit. You might look into something like this. Sorry I do not know more about it, I haven't talked to her in a few years. Not much help from me but maybe an idea....let me know what you find out, and I am starting some research myself, so I will let you know too.

AB

Could you fix things at home for cash? I know - illegal, but you have to keep the disability. TVs, small appliances, that sort of thing. put an ad in paper and have them bring it to you. Also Ebay. I've made so money there, buying and selling. Just some ideas.

I am still looking myself, sorry. Been 2.5 years since I work. If you find anything, let me know.

I have a work at home business. If you would like more info. on what I do send me a message and I would be happy to tell you about it.

Check out www.wahm.com. They have listings there and people who actually work the jobs post there.

I am lucky enough to have been able to work from home since February and can understand your frustration and pain. If you are looking online for "work at home" you are mostly going to get the scams. My whole office is "virtual" which means we all work from home and in the virtual space of the internet. When in a bind we have used "virtual assistants" which are like really well trained temps on the internet! If you have good computer skills and business knowledge it might be an option. You might want to check out this site althoght since I've never actually used it I can't attest to it's content. www.at-homeworks.com/job_listings.htm It has a a variety of jobs for all fields.
I hope you find something soon!

be very careful with online scams. i have been involved with internet marketing for two years and it is all bunk. it is like sharks feeding on their own young. every single program out there that i have investigated or bought foolishly has been a dead end. There is such a thing as bum-marketing. you may need to put your pride in your desk drawer for that, it is basically online begging. I have written an e-book on this very subject and if you would like a FREE copy I would be happy to send you one.

Kev

if you have computer skills you may be able to start your own online business but only if you can do most of the work yourself, as far as web-development and updates and so on. Maybe you could operate an online electrical supply store as an affiliate?

I understand "Mainemine"'s reluctance with online scams but please don't dismiss my suggestion. There really are legitimate, reputable "virtual assistant" companies out there. As a matter of fact this industry was recently featured on the news. I know it's not going to pay the "big bucks" but for some of us it might be the answer. As I said, I've used their services and can recommend at least one company to check out if anyone is interested.