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Vocational Rehabilitation has been suggested to help people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) with job retention. Shirley Ryan 香港六合彩即时开奖 Vocational Rehabilitation counselors provide specialized counseling on strategies to retain current employment or obtain new employment in people with disabilities or medical conditions. However, Vocational Rehabilitation services are hard for people with Parkinson’s disease to access.
This peer support group and education series expands the availability of Vocational Rehabilitation to people with PD who would otherwise not be able to receive services at Shirley Ryan 香港六合彩即时开奖 due to living out of state or other travel barriers. Meetings are conducted over Zoom twice a month. Quarterly, expert speakers will present on topics such as disclosure, ADA and employee rights, and other employment-related topics. Parkinson’s Works meetings are moderated by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor.
Support Group Details
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- When: 1st and 3rd Friday of each month
- Time: 4:40-5:40 pm
- Where: Virtually via Zoom
Meeting Dates For 2024 & 2025
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- December 2024: 6th & 20th
- January 2025: 3rd & 17th
- February 2025: 7th & 21st
- March 2025: 7th & 21st
- April 2025: 4th & 18th
- May 2025: 2nd & 16th
- June 2025: 6th & 20th
- July 2025: 18th
- August 2025: 1st & 15th
Register
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Contact Eric Espinoza at eespinoz02@sralab.org for more information.
Smartphone and Computer Adaptation Handouts (English):
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There are various options to make using your smartphone easier to use when you have tremors or stiffness due to Parkinson’s Disease. Some small adjustments on your phone or computer may result in your feeling much more confident in your ability to control your device.
Download the instructions for the Android or iPhone, and Mac or Windows below.