I fired VR in Georgia AND Michigan.  I got my own engineering education
and job(at U-M). Now that I am moving to Iowa for my Ph.D., I have no
plans to go on Rehab there. I would not be on VR if my life depended on
it!

Matt Conaway

On Mon, 2 Jul 2001, Barber, Kenneth L. wrote:

> wish i'd had this optionwhen i was young. i fired VR, BUT, then took a year
> finding a job on my own.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Magenta Raine [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Monday, July 02, 2001 12:08 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: chester...
>
>
> Hi Chester,
>
> and all those seeking jobs. If Voc Rehab isn't doing their job, you might
> consider firing them, and having the funding go to a different agency that
> will help you find a job. I did this six months ago, and had gotten some
> warm
> leads, but now I've got a great Job development coach who really knows how
> to
> market my particular skills. She works at the employment development dept.
> of
> the Supported Living service provider that helps me manage my assistants. I
> now have 4 part time job possibilities!  So, if you're not happy with the
> things VR is doing, or not doing, as the case may be, I highly recommend you
> request a change of vendors. Federal law now allows this!
>
> Mag
>