Employment and Living with Cerebral Palsy
Recently, I had a reader ask me to write about finding a job and living with cerebral palsy. Around my age, she has not found much help with Vocational Rehabilitation and UCP. Although she really wants to work, she can’t exactly take any old job. Standing on her feet all day is not exactly an option.
You are not Alone!
I wish I had some profound advice and addition resources that will help ensure that she can work and continue to be as independent as possible. But, the fact remains that the job market is lousy, whether you have cerebral palsy or not.
The news proudly states that the unemployment rates are falling slightly. Well, I hope the government doesn’t knock themselves over by patting themselves on the back. The rates are probably falling because employment benefits have run out for thousands of people. Thus, they are no longer part of the recorded statistics.
In truth, more and more people are in the same boat. For example, I live in a town with coal mines and methane gas. Before the new administration, workers couldn’t find a place to live. They might be willing to pay $600 a month for a room in someone’s house.
Today, the mines have laid off workers and are no longer hiring, because of the expenses promised to businesses that deal in energy, other than wind, etc. Now, instead of young college kids working at the quick shops, older people, on the verge of retirement, are taking the most menial jobs, just to exist.
Even as a freelance writer, I am working more hours for less money, just to keep my financial head above water.
Hope and Help
But, I don’t want to leave any post on a totally negative note. So, I do have a few suggestions that you might find helpful, if you are looking for a source of income, and you are willing to work at it.
)However, I must give a word of warning. If you start looking online for a job opportunity and the site wants money to give you a list of opportunities, or they make promises of start making money today-BEWARE! Check it out thoroughly. I must confess, I got taken by bogus offers more than once. So, don’t jump in, unless you have done some investigating, got real people references, or have a money back guarantee!
I wish I had a better answer. But, hopefully you have been encouraged in a roundabout way.
First, even if you are looking for employment and living with cerebral palsy, everybody is. You are not alone. Second, there are employment opportunities online, if you are careful and find the legitimate offers.
Best Wishes and Good Luck!
March 29th, 2010 at 1:50 pm
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March 29th, 2010 at 4:01 pm
I continue to look for a job. I have tried selling things on EBay. With all the fees and way too many people selling, it’s extremely tough to make any money, I have not made a dime. People with disabilities have the same bills to pay. Our electric bill has gone up 20% over last year where, at at a time there are so few jobs. It’s really frustrating!! But one thing about me, I never give up, so that has to be worth something in the long run!! I live on Hope!
Sherry
March 29th, 2010 at 4:28 pm
Sherry,
I hope things get better, and quickly! Maybe someone will read this blog and have more suggestions for you. I am so glad that you are not giving up! I know what you mean about bills. This year, I finally applied for Low Income Energy Assistance. I hated doing it, but it costs so much to keep the house warm in the winter. I had to swallow my pride. Also, my mother wants me to apply for disability. I have been really dragging my feet, or wheelchair
. I want to make it on my own; and, I want to teach my kids to learn responsibility.
I would love it, if you would write about yourself and living with cerebral palsy. I would be glad to post it as a guest blog. You can also include what kind of work you are qualified for. You never know. Maybe another reader will know of an opportunity.
Best wishes,
Tina
March 29th, 2010 at 4:34 pm
Sherry,
Read the other replies to this post. There are a couple of links in the comments that may/may not be useful. I only glanced at them, but left them for you to check out further.
Please keep me posted, and let me know how it goes. You can always use my direct email. I am always checking my email.
Best of luck,
Tina
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April 3rd, 2010 at 5:09 pm
Zach,
If you have a site that is related to people living and working with cerebral palsy, I would be glad to swap links with you. The more resources our readers have, the better.
Thanks,
Tina
April 3rd, 2010 at 10:04 pm
I’ll keep in touch. I always have much to say about CP and life in general!!
Happy Easter!
Sherry
sherry595@aol.com
April 4th, 2010 at 4:14 am
Sherry,
I would love all the comments and post suggestions. You can also do a guest post about yourself as well. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Happy Easter to you also,
Tina
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April 18th, 2010 at 9:29 pm
I’ll keep in touch. I always have much to say about CP and life in general!!
Happy Easter!
Sherry
sherry595@aol.com
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April 27th, 2010 at 1:17 pm
Pete,
As many of my readers with cerebral palsy may be looking for ways to earn money working at home by learning how to build a website, I think it would be fine to link to our site.
I hope you come back and visit us often and share your comments.
Tina
April 27th, 2010 at 1:19 pm
Reyes,
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Thank you for your kind words,
Tina
April 27th, 2010 at 1:20 pm
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Tina
April 27th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
Thank you for the compliment. I am sorry I have been so slow about adding post lately. Of course, I wouldn’t want to take you away from your education; but, a break now and then is healthy.
I hope you come back soon and share your thoughts.
Tina
April 27th, 2010 at 1:25 pm
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Tina
April 27th, 2010 at 1:27 pm
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Tina
April 27th, 2010 at 1:28 pm
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Tina
April 27th, 2010 at 1:29 pm
Sherry,
Speak your mind and share all you want! I want this site to be a place that we can come together and encourage each other.
Tina