Topic: I am awaiting my orientation at the Department of Rehabilitation...
Catherine !ttGirlsPl2 started this discussion 7 years ago#81,085
...it’s a service that helps those with disabilities get a job and become independent regardless of what that is. They might also help me with services to help me learn how to drive since I am going to tell them this is essential to me becoming independent as it would open a world of possibilities for me like doctor’s visits and job opportunities since I wouldn’t mind being able to work.
The waiting room is quite nice though the blank hallway of the building leading up to it is quite eerie and feels like it could be used for a setting of a haunting.
I have no idea what to expect since this is my first time here. I was referred to come here by my school councilor.
Anonymous B joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 6 minutes later[^][v]#942,044
In which way are you disabled?
Catherine !ttGirlsPl2 (OP) replied with this 7 years ago, 3 minutes later, 10 minutes after the original post[^][v]#942,048
@previous (B)
I asked if it’s only for physical disabilities, but this is for people with learning disabilities too. On the phone when they asked me that I said it was JUST learning disability and they that was fine. So don’t know, this is my first time here so I don’t know what to expect.
Anonymous B replied with this 7 years ago, 37 seconds later, 10 minutes after the original post[^][v]#942,049
Catherine !ttGirlsPl2 (OP) replied with this 7 years ago, 6 minutes later, 17 minutes after the original post[^][v]#942,052
@previous (B)
To answer that I have to go into detail about my test results which I'm going to do right now. I think I already talked about this in the past so if you really want to know you could search Minichan.org. They don’t give you an upfront answer like that since 1) they say their job isn’t to diagnose and 2) learning disabilities tend to be fluid.
Before anyone jumps the gun, no, Down’s syndrome and other conditions like that are not learning disabilities. If someone has a condition like that they don’t qualify as someone with a learning disability. In order to be found to have a LD you have to have an average or above average IQ. And they don’t tell you your IQ score since that isn’t what the testing is for. It’s not really used much to measure anything other than what I already mentioned.
Big Daddy Derek™ !Uvm54ORbmo joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 16 minutes later, 34 minutes after the original post[^][v]#942,059
@942,048 (Catherine !ttGirlsPl2)
Can they refer you to an fully accredited conversion therapist, praytell?
Anonymous D joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 19 minutes later, 53 minutes after the original post[^][v]#942,067
@942,052 (Catherine !ttGirlsPl2)
Is learning which sex you are, a disability?
Catherine !ttGirlsPl2 (OP) replied with this 7 years ago, 59 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^][v]#942,073
@942,059 (Big Daddy Derek™ !Uvm54ORbmo) > conversion therapist
You mean like those pray the gay away “specialists?”
@previous (D)
Funny you mention this since I do have to report gender dysphoria since it is a medical/mental condition. For some reason, I thought this didn’t count since it’s not really a disability but hey, if it helps me find a job who won’t discriminate then I’m game.
I have my intake appointment (they hand it out) on January 14th, 2019 @ 8:00 A.M.
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Anonymous E joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 2 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^][v]#942,074
Why can’t your mom teach you how to drive?
Anonymous B replied with this 7 years ago, 35 seconds later, 1 hour after the original post[^][v]#942,075
So... You don't know? They won't tell you what you have?
Syntax replied with this 7 years ago, 12 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^][v]#942,079
@942,073 (Catherine !ttGirlsPl2)
So in full admission that I was Anon D. I worded that question with due respect.
Now I due or is that do have to ask. Assuming you are only looking for a summer job - Such that you also end up with fast food benefits - Do you really need assistance from da Department of Rehabilitation
Big Daddy Derek™ !Uvm54ORbmo replied with this 7 years ago, 4 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^][v]#942,080
@942,073 (Catherine !ttGirlsPl2)
Don't knock it til you've tried it. Thanks.
Anonymous F joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 5 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^][v]#942,086
@previous (Big Daddy Derek™ !Uvm54ORbmo)
Praying to Jesus the Jew never not even once worked for anyone. Even Jesus the Jew tried that with his Daddy~0 and we all found out how that failed.
Big Daddy Derek™ !Uvm54ORbmo replied with this 7 years ago, 11 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^][v]#942,092
@previous (F)
Thus spake (((Syntax the Jew))). Thanks.
Anonymous E replied with this 7 years ago, 36 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^][v]#942,104
Catherine !ttGirlsPl2 (OP) replied with this 7 years ago, 9 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^][v]#942,108
@942,079 (Syntax)
I’m looking for a stable job while I continue school. They help you with the means of becoming independent. I’m thankful they exist actually and I’m glad I have to report gender dysphoria since they might help me with discrimination issues if any ever emerge. I don’t know, I haven’t had my intake appointment with one of their councilors. That is when we will discuss things.
@942,075 (B)
The school’s job is to test you not to diagnose you. That’s for doctors, therapists, etc.
Anonymous G joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 6 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^][v]#942,117
@942,052 (Catherine !ttGirlsPl2) > In order to be found to have a LD you have to have an average or above average IQ
lol this again
Anonymous B replied with this 7 years ago, 22 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^][v]#942,129
Anonymous H joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 12 minutes later, 5 hours after the original post[^][v]#942,151
They will know you are retarded and you won't be able to get a job. You'll be put in the "dudes in dresses" category and it will be up to your mom to support you forever.
They might give you some advice on how to get a slight raise in your allowance though. Consider doing your own dishes and washing your own clothes, for example.
Catherine !ttGirlsPl2 (OP) replied with this 7 years ago, 1 day later, 1 day after the original post[^][v]#942,676
@previous (H)
Because you speak from experience, right?
@942,148 (B)
I was, but then I realized, I don't really care. The thought sometimes comes up, but what would knowing change? I already know I have issues in mathematics that I need to address. I already have accommodations that could help me learn better. What more could having a particular label provide other than to shut up maybe a few angry anons? Do we really need to be that obsessed with labels? I understand the reasons why labels exist and why they run rampant in the LGBT community, but eventually, can't we just fuck off with them?
Anonymous B replied with this 7 years ago, 6 hours later, 2 days after the original post[^][v]#942,721
> The thought sometimes comes up, but what would knowing change?
The accommodations you might require that you didn't know you needed?
Anonymous I joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 1 hour later, 2 days after the original post[^][v]#942,762
@942,052 (Catherine !ttGirlsPl2) > In order to be found to have a LD you have to have an average or above average IQ.
So what's your IQ?
Catherine !ttGirlsPl2 (OP) replied with this 7 years ago, 4 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^][v]#942,764
@previous (I)
They don’t give that out either. But I can give you the results of that little IQ test that a certain Minichaner thinks is legit even though it’s just an online test not worth paying attention to.
Anonymous H replied with this 7 years ago, 51 seconds later, 2 days after the original post[^][v]#942,765
@previous (Catherine !ttGirlsPl2)
It's less than 80, isn't it?
Catherine !ttGirlsPl2 (OP) replied with this 7 years ago, 3 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^][v]#942,768
@previous (H)
I took that online IQ test twice and both times got a score of 101; one point above average. Nothing worth getting excited about though could provide material for a comedy bit where a character brags about being intelligent even though he is one point above average.
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Syntax replied with this 7 years ago, 3 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^][v]#942,769
@942,764 (Catherine !ttGirlsPl2)
Perhaps things have changed but I remember back wayyyyyy back in High School days when a Counselor said I should skip a bunch of High School classes and register at a local college and take Math Science n such there and in that session I was curious about my IQ and counselor gave me my numbers. Two of them both damn damn nice BUT of course not that infamous bs 181
So I am betting all you have to do is ask. er a quick look at web and things may have changed - Anyway all those tests we all took one might ask IF We can get all those outcomes - Even a Freedom of Info request if need be
Anonymous I replied with this 7 years ago, 17 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^][v]#942,774
@previous (Syntax)
You re allowed to ask for your entire school file when you graduate but I think they destroy everything after a while.
The Real Indy !wUaaKKdfXw replied with this 7 years ago, 2 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^][v]#942,776
I took an IQ test and received a score of 181. Is that a good score, fora?
Catherine !ttGirlsPl2 (OP) replied with this 7 years ago, 8 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^][v]#942,778
@942,769 (Syntax)
They told us during the assessment course in order to qualify for their program and/or for additional accomendations that they don’t diagnose or reveal the IQ since the IQ is only for determining if you have a learning disability.
Honestly though, unless I have Mensa levels, why should I give a shit?
The fact that I have a learning disability at all indicates to me that I am at least average or above. Why should I care about the specific number?
Below average would be where it’s no longer learning disability and more Down’s syndrome, mental retardation, etc.
Anonymous F replied with this 7 years ago, 54 seconds later, 2 days after the original post[^][v]#942,779
@942,776 (The Real Indy !wUaaKKdfXw)
It is as valid as your photoshopped Rolls Royce and 747 Jet.