Update: Working or applying for SSDI

[Guest guest]

This is an update, in case anyone was really interested.

As the weather is getting milder and less intense, I have been

feeling less pain and it's now more manageable! It's been a very

rough winter.

My supervisor is letting me take a couple of days off later this week

to help regenerate myself, even though I had taken a lot of days off

this winter.

I will be going to the doctor's on my days off and getting a

prescription for a scooter or power wheelchair. Also I have an phone

appointment to get the process started for an evaluation on my needs

in terms of a mobility device.

I will be making an appointment with Vocational Rehabilitation to see

about getting a scooter lift for the trunk of my car. HOPEFULLY I

won't need to trade it in for a mini-van at this point. I know there

are several options and my co-workers and I have been exploring

various lifts and scooters/power chairs.

Later on I am going to be looking for a new place to live that is

cost effective and a place that can be made accessible if needed.

Preferably where I can just have a ramp added on. But I have to get

permission from the landlord even though I can see about having VR

pay for it.

My mother is going to meet with me on Sunday to talk about setting up

work in my home. She knows of a couple of home-businesses that are

legitimate so I can earn some additional income.

I want to prolong the need to apply for Disability benefits for as

long as possible. As other people have said, if I have a scooter to

make it easier to get around, I will not be adding that much stress

to my body and hopefully won't feel exhausted and in pain as much.

Thank you everyone for your encouraging words and suggestions. I

don't want to have to think about " when would it be time to stop

working " …that's a scary thought for me right now!

~ a

> >

> >

> > Basically, if your career and job is

> > turning into a war zone, get out there!

> > Go to your local Social Security office

> > and request forms for filing for

> > disability. You will then get an appointment

> > for a review or whatever they call it,

> > an interview why you are applying for SSDI.

> > Then you get the papers to take to your

> > doctor to fill out. Or mail to your doctor,

> > and doctor mails back to Social Security.

> > This whole process took me roughly 4 months.

> >

> > Oh, during the interview, you will find

> > out how much your entitled to recieve in

> > benefits. The key word is " ENTITLED " , you

> > keep in mind this is set up for people in

> > your position. Its not a hand out.

> >

> > Best Regards and Good Luck!

> > from Joliet Dave

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I am to the point I really need a way to make money from the home, during my

" good " hours. Anyone aware of such a home business that is legit, I'd

appreciate the info!

Lyn

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