Earlier I described the difficulties that I am having w/joke rehab–voc rehab for those who did not read this diary.
The hearing was Monday. In addition to myself, there were three employees from joke rehab present, and two from an advocacy agency in MI.
Joke rehab repeatedly claimed that despite the number of medical information that was already on file, more was necessary. Having had an appointment w/my dr. a few days earlier, a change was made in my rx’s. Specifically, I have just started taking an anti-depressant–in addition to the anti-convulsants. Depression can be a side effect of anti-convulsants when taken over a long period of time. There is also a history of depression in my family.
W/that in mind, joke rehab’s medical info was tossed out the window.
more below
I continued to describe the details of the my case. I repeatedlyt stressed the fact that the paperwork was first filled out in April and that nothing has been done to assist me in obtaining employment, other than requesting info that is already available.
Found out something: according to one of those who were from an advocacy agency, there is legislation that requires a joke rehab case to be opened w/in 60 days!! I’ve been waiting 6-7 months!! (Gotta dig that one up–the legislation was referred to as the Rehab Act.)
And, there is also the ADA, and the MI Handicappers’ Civil Rights Act! Wonder what they will say re: this nonsense?
Getting booted out of library now–be back Friday!
