[Blindtlk] Cross Post: Earning Income while Living in a Rural Area

[Judy Jones]

Hi, Danielle,

You may have thought of anything I might suggest, but have you checked with 
your local agency for the blind for assistance.

I work for the Idaho state agency, and most of our clients are in rural 
areas.  One way to help is that our clients looking for work are signed up 
with job placement agencies whose services we use, and through their 
initiative, a surprising number of job opportunities have turned up, 
although limited.  Another thing we can do on a limited basis is to provide 
start-up transportation until someone is employed, but that will depend on 
your agency's budget.

There are areas of the state where call centers will work with their county 
clients, and I think some of that may involve some home employment, but not 
sure how they work that out; it is not in our county.

The Department Of Labor may have some ideas for you, that may also depend on 
your county.  Ours does offer services and training for job seekers.

Your counselor can explore career interest, will help you capitalize on your 
strengts, and strengthen any weaknesses through training or schooling.

In extreme cases,a blind person living in a rural area, but wanting to work, 
may have to face the fact that living in a rural area is not advantageous.

My husband and I are both blind, and practically speaking, our need for 
transportation and independence has determined where we would buy our next 
home, take the next job, the best situation where we could freely transport 
our kids to their schools and activities.  Down the road you may need to 
seriously consider moving to an area with good transportation if you want to 
further your schooling or raise career expectations.

But there are options to explore first for those living in rural 
communities.

I hope any of this information is helpful, and best wishes.

Judy

-----Original Message----- 
From: Danielle Antoine via blindtlk
Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2014 12:25 AM
To: Ag-eq at nfbnet.org ; jobs at nfbnet.org ; rehab at nfbnet.org ; 
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Subject: [Blindtlk] Cross Post: Earning Income while Living in a Rural Area

Hello Listers,

Be warned that this message is being cross posted.
I know a similar message has been circulated on the Ag-eq list. But,
how do you all ern income living in rural areas? I have my SSI but
that's it. That isn't gonna cut it alone especially since I'm living
with others. I checked with the local ARC but they only provide
transportation to their clients. I live 15 minutes outside of town and
it is $25 each way there and back. Please help?

Danielle

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