Say his mental retardation makes him really, really slow and McDonalds won't hire him because they like fast service. Besides, after 6 months most of them don't have a job there anymore anyway. Let's say all he knows how to do is dress himself and turn on the TV, and how to flip the channels. He doesn't even know how to use a TV Guide. Where is he supposed to work?
2007-01-31 15:49:48 · 8 answers · asked by Professor Armitage 7 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Maybe they could clean up trash on the side of the road for pay? Or do only criminals do that free as part of their community service punishment? But what if the disabled person just doesn't give a crap or forgets what he is doing and why he is there? Oh well.
2007-01-31 15:57:11 · update #1
I think a very select few of them get hired as actors for people to make fun of on TV too, if the money is good...I know Van Gogh, if I'm spelling it right, was a severly schizophrenic painter that is considered a master artist. Of course not all schizophrenics can be that successful and talented I suppose.
2007-01-31 16:09:51 · update #2
Well, in some cases, that person wouldn't have a job at all.
If this person wanted to work, or maybe his caretaker thought it was a good idea, then there are sheltered workshops where he/she is given instruction on how to work, and someone would help him/her. A lot of people with serious mental disabilities end up doing way more than anyone would give them credit for, they just need to be given the opportunity and extra learning time. A sheltered workshop generally doesn't pay minimum wage, and a social worker type person will fill out the social security paperwork to account for the small earnings from the sheltered workshop.
In our county, I know that developmentally disabled folks help run second hand stores. They go thru the donated stuff, and sort it out, and price tag it and stock the shelves.
2007-01-31 15:58:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They can't usually. They get disability from the government to live on. Some states and communities have day programs where they can go and work-like activities are provided. The goal is to provide socialization and feelings of accomplishment...not necessarily provide living income. There is usually assistance available in different forms for the 'differently abled'.
2007-02-01 00:05:51 · answer #2 · answered by tlbrown42000 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes the right situation can bring out a lot of latent abilities in a person... there's an NHL (Hockey) and CFL (Football) employee in Edmonton Alberta Canada named Joey Moss who has done extremely well... you should read the wikipedia article... it always chokes me up... his enthusiasm and spirit drive the Edmonton Oilers...
Don't count anyone out till you've given them a chance to shine...
2007-02-01 00:01:13 · answer #3 · answered by GreatWhiteNinja 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chances are, that person won't be able to work and he/she will have to call social services and ask what is available to them. I'm sure he/she could receive SSI or something like that and may be able to live off of that.
2007-01-31 23:58:23 · answer #4 · answered by Rae-Rae Nikkoles <3 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We have a small factory here that hires the mentally retarded and they are very good workers. They make badges for law enforcement.
2007-02-01 00:04:19 · answer #5 · answered by Perry L 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some people aren't able to work due to their handicaps. Someone needs to call social services to see what kind of help is available.
2007-01-31 23:54:00 · answer #6 · answered by diannegoodwin@sbcglobal.net 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most states have vocational and job services for disabled people. You can take him there and they will get him a job that's suitable for his abilities.
2007-01-31 23:53:30 · answer #7 · answered by Nancy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He isn't. Haven't you heard of disability?
2007-01-31 23:53:52 · answer #8 · answered by littlechrismary 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋