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May 23
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I have 2 ideas you could do.
1. Get a hold of your local Epilepsy foundation for advice.
2. Check with your county human resource center. They may DRS ( department of rehab, rehabilitation services, ) counselor. They can help you get on your feet finding a job , work program. or give you advice on what to do..

May 27
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Try hospital employment. Cleaning rooms, cleaning OR rooms, emergency rooms. Secretary in a hospital department, even transporting patients from different areas. You’re always around people who are trained for emergencies at all times.

May 24
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Good post, I have had my share of jobs during my life and had my condition since 6 and diagnosed with at 7, but anyway didn't have much of a problem with getting a job, but be upfront with your employer about the situation you have and your condition also, I would suggest bringing up something I found out also that is called FMLA and talk about it and it will be of great help because it is something that goes with disability and I was introduced to by a previous employer and was worried about me having seizures and thought I might lose my job for using my sick time up, but they the company brought up to me and it family medical leave act and saved me from losing my job, but good luck with your search and outcome with your outcome with it my opinion here amen

May 24
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

It's to prohibit hiring decisions based on disability. They can't turn you away if a handicap like epilepsy is their only reason.

May 23
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

What is Americans with Disabilities Act?

May 23

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