Real-life stories of people whose illnesses affected their ability to work, get work & how they dealt with their situation.
Ft.Worth Star-Telegram
"Gayle Backstrom brings a depth of understanding to the workplace challenges facing the physically disadvantaged."
Review
Career Opportunity News: "This inspirational book encourages people with disabilities to prepare for and enter the workplace...this unique book is a good addition to the literature helping those with employment handicaps."
Joyce Lain Kennedy, syndicated columnist
"A straight-talking guide by a Texan who has continued to work despite battling fibromyalgia/chronic fatigue syndrome most of her life."
Quest, November 2002
useful tool for those ... physical change in their lives ... roles in the workplace changing because of illness or disability complications
CF Alliance Newsletter
"Outstanding book...."
FM Online Newsletter
"refreshing,constructive...[a] resource to put the reader on the road to financial stability and genuine accomplishment."
Product Description
"Those living with chronic illness face many unique challenges, and among the most daunting can be the search for meaningful, well-paying employment and the challenge of providing for oneself. This first-of-its-kind guide helps readers evaluate their own abilities and limitations, set financial goals, conduct effective job searches, and identify and utilize government and other resources. A refreshing, constructive look at professional and personal issues, this book is a use-it-now resource to put the reader on the road to financial stability and genuine accomplishment, featuring invaluable sections on: * Setting goals to meet abilities and limitations * Self-assessment and career guidance * Training, vocational rehabilitation, and long distance learning -- and the potential earnings payoff * The Americans with Disabilities Act, recent Supreme Court decisions, and the latest developments in assistive technologies." "Those living with chronic illness face many unique challenges, and among the most daunting can be the search for meaningful, well-paying employment and the challenge of providing for oneself. This first-of-its-kind guide helps readers evaluate their own abilities and limitations, set financial goals, conduct effective job searches, and identify and utilize government and other resources. A refreshing, constructive look at professional and personal issues, this book is a use-it-now resource to put the reader on the road to financial stability and genuine accomplishment, featuring invaluable sections on: * Setting goals to meet abilities and limitations * Self-assessment and career guidance * Training, vocational rehabilitation, and long distance learning -- and the potential earnings payoff * The Americans with Disabilities Act, recent Supreme Court decisions, and the latest developments in assistive technologies."
Book Description
"Those living with chronic illness face many unique challenges, and among the most daunting can be the search for meaningful, well-paying employment and the challenge of providing for oneself.
This first-of-its-kind guide helps readers evaluate their own abilities and limitations, set financial goals, conduct effective job searches, and identify and utilize government and other resources. A refreshing, constructive look at professional and personal issues, this book is a use-it-now resource to put the reader on the road to financial stability and genuine accomplishment, featuring invaluable sections on:
* Setting goals to meet abilities and limitations
* Self-assessment and career guidance
* Training, vocational rehabilitation, and long distance learning -- and the potential earnings payoff
* The Americans with Disabilities Act, recent Supreme Court decisions, and the latest developments in assistive technologies."
Book Info
Helps readers evaluate their own abilities and limitations, set financial goals, conduct effective job searchers, and identify and utilize government and other resources. Softcover.
About the Author
Gayle Backstrom (Denton, TX), the author of The Resource Guide for the Disabled and When Muscle Pain Won’t Go Away, has had fibromyalgia since childhood. She has taught college courses in technical writing and business communications.
