By Anna Rubinfien Hi everyone, I've been working for 11 years. Here's some advice for people just starting out. Think about places which have a good vibe, and when you visit, ask the employees if they like working. Ask why they do or don't. Ask if they would recommend being there. Ask the manager, 'Are you hiring'? If they are, ask to fill out an application. In terms of making an impression, I just try to be myself. In terms of peoples' reactions to me being disabled, I put that out of my...

By Norma Ramirez The hardest part for me to go to places is having available transportation like taking the bus or taking Uber. I had to learn how to navigate, learning the bus routes which would take you to different places and the bus hour changes. Sometimes buses go until night and others have shorter hours running. My cousin showed me how to ride the bus, she would tell me which route to take and where it would take me. When I practiced, I told her I did it. I learned quickly how to ride...

By John Rainville Group Home A The admin would take us residents bowling and have BBQs at the house. The staff would put our laundry in the washing machine for us and then they would fold our clothes as well. As for myself, I would do my own laundry if I had no work or nothing to do. When it was time to eat we could eat what was on the menu or have a choice of what to eat. The staff would either cook for us or we could do takeout or order food from DoorDash. For breakfast, we could eat what's...