I was reading my post on ‘bush and special education’, when i found a shocking post by Sarah P. about her trying to get accomodations for her son. It got to the point where it was so bad that she had to take her son out of public school to be home schooled.
I feel her on that because senior year of high school my couselor promised me that she would refer me to Rehabilitation services. that of course never happened.
Is this Discrimination based on our disabilities?
P.S: Also post your horror stories about being Dicriminated based on your LD.
You're not the only one....
You’re not the only one that has fallen between the cracks of the system. Sadly, I think more of that is going to be seen- especially with Bush being in office,and with how our government is scrambling to cut social services in anyway they can….And, it just trickles down to every one in need of social services in any capacity. As the other person that posted a reply said, you really don’t need a referral to get assistance. If your area has it, I’d try going to Vocational Rehab, bring your school records, and medical records if you have them. Most importantly, your LD records and written Medical Documentation pertaining to your disability! ( They’re going to want copies of those things!) Often they can provide services and even pay for you to either go to school for a better paying employment opportunity, provide other services that may help you in terms of employment…It’s worth a shot. The worse they can tell you is either,”No, you don’t qualify.” or “We don’t have the funding at this time.” Those are the absolute worse case scenario’s that could happen if you try going that route! - Also, another thing to bear in mind is that having LD DOES qualify you to use the ADA act of 1990….LD IS a disability that has a major impact on the lives of those that have it- and we ARE protected under law. Thing is about that is that you have to be qualified to get whatever position you’re gunning for,so to speak..Doesn’t necessarily mean it gives you the RIGHT to a job or whatever- think it’s just meant to protect against discrimination against those with disabilities…What makes it really bad is that LD is an invisible disability….and most aren’t aware that invisible disabilities are also covered under that bit of legistlation… the other bad thing is- with the way the law is written, is that it makes it easier, in a sense for employers to weasel their way out of providing any accomodation for those protected under such laws….boils down to that oh so very popular catch phrase,concept and work place reality, “Productivity” and “Profit.” (And you can bet your last quarter that they’d do anything to maximize productivity AND profit, both!- Even if it means lying out their rectums to protect and increase the both of them in such a way that legally their discrimination is actually legal!- believe me, I know, I’ve been in that boat!) But,anyway, Voc Rehab is worth a shot! If you qualify, you should be entitled to it! Hope this helps!
Genita
Re: Discrimination
Genita, Although this is true but it would also depend on the company of which you work for. Such as a big company such as Wal-mart they are the 4th riches company in the entire world, yes the entire world. Now a company such as that can hard scream out, that it cost too much to provide accomedations to a person. My advice to people with LD’s is to work for big giant companies it makes it harder for them to deine you accomedations. I too am am LD person! Its the working world has been exstreamly difficult for me but, I have done my homework on this subject. I am also in college right now trying to get my Bachulors degree in education. If I make it through I plan on changeing the way things are for LD and Disabiled people in general. Well that is if the LORD is willing. It seems there are changes comeing in the LD world but, more for children then anything. How sad this will be if these changes are allowd to take place because so many children who need help will not get it.
matisa
Learning Disability protect under ADA of 1990
Does this act apply to Higher Education or Postsecondary Education? How does it effect it? What rights do I have? Or the services or accommodations available to me from Postsecondary education? I am currently in college and is trying to find out to get the help I need to graduate and have a degree in my hands. If you could help me, I appreciate it very much.
Thanks,
K.D.
It’s probably just a matter of things falling through the cracks. Could have been on your end or rehab’s end. We have 2 vacant school caseloads downstairs - one had a baby and left when her husband passed the bar and the other retired and went back to school to work on her Ph.D in clinical psychology.
A referral to a state rehabilitation agency is not required. I would call them first to determine which office covers your location and then phone or drop by to make an appointment.
Good luck.
John