How do you get a job while you have the disabiltiy of a brain injury?

Question:

My pre-motorcyle accident career of around 6 years ago was as a Graphic Designer. I have tackled & completed various work placements and I have most of my original skills intact, I am physically fit except now I suffer from fatigue and can only work for around 6 hours a day before fatigue really hits hard. I can drive again, but have to consider the 'fatigue', aspect within the whole equation. At interview, when I eventually have to mention about any limitations, the interviewer has a kind of disturbed look because he/she has taken time out to interview someone who is disabled. I know about the human rights act and the options that should be available to someone like me, but I'm sure an employer will always find some kind of way around that, if they want to.

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I know exactly where you are coming from. I was a journalist when I fell very ill with a brain disease, which I still have although Ive made a decent recovery. I had to accept journalism could no longer be my career because I also suffer from fatigue and it is a very demanding job.

I found myself in various unskilled part time jobs that bored me senseless, and in the end I had to go into charity work in order to use my writing and PR skills. I also have a part-time job as an administrator.

Get in touch with the Shaw Trust - they give you financial and practical support in finding and returning to work after an accident or illness. Best of luck.

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george bush managed it

one of my best friends is a guy, he had brain surgery. he went to beauty school. don't laugh, he is very good. it just takes him a long time ...........................and he is not GAY even he laughs at that.

I wouldn't mention anything about it during the interview. Consider the fact that your performance might be awesome, in spite of your own lack of confidence. So make no mention of it again.

Don't worry about the day after tomorrow. Work today as best you can. You need self-confidence, so build on the fact that you CAN DO IT.

You see, you may not have FAILED the interview because you were honest about that. You probably showed a lack of confidence. Start feeling good about yourself again and look the part.

I don t know what your city,town or government offers, but here where i am you can tell you the human resources department of certain offices who are there to help situations like yours will assisst people, even doing the leg work for them. The individual only has to describe to them in detail exactly what they want and or need. This prevents having direct contact with the employer until they know who they are hiring and it may offer more avenues.
I dont know if this has been of any help to you but the best advise i can offer is, ..dont give up !

ask your gp

i know this is not your answer you are looking for, but have you tried being a self employed graphic designer?? You work from home work as much or little as you want. I know what you mean i have depression and no employer will hire me they won't admit it but i have experience and qualifications. I hope you find an answer for your question soon good luck.

have you seen the disablility employment advisor at your nearest job centre?
if not go see them.

no they wont if you go through the proper channels like the job centre they have advisers there to help you get a job they have loads of company's willing to give us a try give it a go good luck

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