My son is 24 yrs old and disable, where can i can i find him help so he find any jobs.?

Question

His disable and he like to work and place that will take him, i try to look for help and cant seem to find any program for disable kids his age. Or a school that he will keep on learning,

Answer 1

Have you tried the local Salvation Army or Goodwill? They have jobs - and often connections into the community where jobs might be available. It depends on what he can do.

Answer 2

If there is a Department of Vocational Rehabilitation where you live that would be a good place to start.

Another place is contacting Independent Living Skills if one exists near you as well. It's a program that teaches the disabled how to locate employment, manage their money, grocery shop and even how to maintain an apartment of their own so that they can feel more independent.

Most community colleges also have wonderful programs for the disabled, so if your son wants to continue with school that's the best place for him to start. All schools have a Disabled students office and they will be able to assist you there.

Good Luck and God Bless!

Answer 3

My son is disable and he's 41 years old. He's been disable since he was 19 years old. He collects 100% disability from Social Security and collects about $800 a month. Also they have a work program and even buy him the tools he needs for his trade so he can make money. He's also an electrician. They allow him to make a certain amount without bothering his disability check. Why hasn't your son been declared disable by SS department and given an award for living expenses? My son is Paranoid Schizophrenic.

Answer 4

Call the state's disabilities office and ask what services they have.
My son is learning disabled but very very smart: he got financial help to go to college and now his work is paying for a master's degree.
My cousin is mentally retarded from an accident: she goes to a supervised day program and does simple assembly jobs.
My other cousin was autistic and also attended a day program.
It depends on what is available in your state and community, and on what your son is capable of and interested in. Many of the hospitals and grocery stores have disabled people in different departments, buit generally they hire them from agencies that train, supervise and transport them.
I hope you find something for your son. Everyone is happier when they are busy and productive.
Good luck!

Answer 5

State and local affiliates offer a variety of services that can make a difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and their families: http://www.ldaamerica.org/state_chapters/index.asp

Answer 6

Does your state have a department of vocational rehabiliation? I took my 19 year old disabled some there and he got a part-time job.

Answer 7

Get in contact with a local area social worker and they should be able to help steer you in the general direction you're wanting to go. My friend's disabled nephew is graduating college through their help.
Good luck,

Answer 8

Disabled in what way? My local Wal-mart hires the handicapped. I don't know if it's a company wide program or just something they do here though.

Answer 9

Well, where do your live? if you in USA, you should go to any college, and talk to somebody about it, they will find you or tell you how you can help him, i'm disable, but i'm not dummy as people may think, i have hearing problem and my voice sound little different as people, but i still think as if i'm smart, you should go into college personal yourself, and check out with somebody there, that can help you with him.

Answer 10

Better question, why is this in Renting and Real Estate? You might get more answers under a different forum.

Look in your phone book, under "social services" there should be plenty of agencies who might could point you in the right direction. Does he have a caseworker? They should be helping him as well.