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My son has been having focal seizures and has been advised not to drive till he is seizure free for 6 months. He has a young family and is concerned about losing his job. Any advice on resources to get him to and from work?
It’s fairly easy in the Large Cities . There are the city , busses, taxi’s. City Trollies or trains and UBUR .
But living in a rural area of the state is almost impossible. Some County’s may have a transportation program. Volunteers may drive you to your appts or possibly bring to the grocery store to get a few things needed
Legally he can’t be fired for medical reasons. He should find a 100% remote job though. I live in a very walkable neighborhood. I take rideshare, I carpool if I can, but living in a walkable neighborhood or a bigger city with good public transit is key. AND he’ll get a public transit discount. You shouldn’t have to be driven around by your parents your whole life - adjust your life to your needs. I hate visiting family purely because I can’t do anything alone unless I rideshare because they live in the burbs. You can start to feel like a prisoner.
I was never able to drive, and knew that because I was able to use the Bus on their Routes. I could only work where and when they ran.
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I am in my 40’s and I have had epilepsy ever since I was in elementary school. I have never driven one single time my whole life. My parents drive me everywhere I need to go and they come back and pick me up later. I have lived with my parents my whole life. Is it possible a coworker could bring your son home or are there any city bus routes?
It's completely understandable to feel stressed about this — losing the ability to drive when you have a job and young family is a real challenge. The good news is that many people in similar situations have found ways to manage, and there are practical options worth exploring. Here are some transportation options that Show Full Answer
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