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Job,housing, live in programs for a disabled person, wanting to start a business, not 9-5 work.?
I'm on disability and was diagnosed late with rare genetic conditions. Late diagnosis caused misunderstandings and loss of friends and support. I keep having problems come up that interfere with my plan to get a successful web business going. I seek help or some oversight. Many live in women's programs and other career centers told me they can help only if I can handle a regular 40hr. wk. type job. That sounds wrong to me, but is how it is. People say I could sue for those limitations against my disability, but that is a bit much. I don't know if there are options for more affordable housing, I mainly know Southern Calif. I don't know how to grant write, and am told it's not likely. I don't want to borrow , especially if I don't have someone to guide me if problems arise. I am disappointed that churches don't help with getting off of disability if it's for a self employed endeaver.
Public Comments
- Rare genetic conditions, huh? As in more than one. Interesting, and probably not just to me. Start a website about your conditions and blog tests/treatments - all that stuff. Keep a diary online and include all of your efforts to secure assistance - W5, who did you see, where, for what, how much and the outcome of each visit. Are there other sites devoted to one or both of your conditions? If so, link up. If not, what sites would most likely be interested in your information? Link up. Maybe they'll hire you to blog or maybe they'll take out an ad. That's one idea. Basically, business Web or otherwise is about identifying a need and finding a cost-effective means of filling it. Visit the library and ask a librarian (these people are the true civil libertarians and protectors of democracy) if s/he would point you to some good books on setting up a Web business. Whatever type of Web business you decide on, check with a few banks near you to find out whether they have grants like these ones http://www.bcdisabilities.com/bcdisforum/viewtopic.php?t=23&sid=d9551565ef0511e9eeec128db21fd5a2 to support start-ups by people with disabilities. If so, find out what the parameters are and what sort of businesses they've funded. Network! Introduce yourself. Ask questions. There may also be job clubs at employment resource places that offer free seminars on start-up how-tos. Alumnae Resources in San Francisco was SO GREAT! They may have outlets throughout California and even the country. Check it out. The good news about a personal blog is that you're writing what you know and, after awhile, a publisher might be interested in collating the material into a book, which would be more likely to sell if you've already had a presence online. That's all I can think of so far. You're already on the right track if you've decided against trying to bring some sort of civil action. Keep going and best of luck.
