Bryan -

You are a very impressive guy!  I'm in awe of your spirit.

I will have some suggestions for you. First, I need to do a little research and will get back to you next week.  In the meantime, I have a few questions.  

What would you list as 3-4 of your top skills relative to the type of work you can do?

How would you describe your computer proficiency?

Do you know Sign Language?  If not,  would you be willing to learn?

Do you currently collect a Disability benefit, individual or even Social Security?  Is your desire to work driven primarily by financial needs or to remain stimulated and engaged?

What state do you live in?

This information will be helpful to me in providing you with some ideas and resources to explore.

Margot

Hello Ms Larson

Thank you for taking the time and reading my post. I will answer your questions:

1. - I type 50-60 wpm. - Knowledge of MS Word and Excel. -eCommerce experience. - Product sourcing. I can mention a few more but being that I haven't done a resume in over 6yrs I forget exactly what skills I did have while at work, if that makes sense.

2. my computer proficiency is very good, I am on my laptop everyday looking for work, surfing the web, etc. I am very internet and computer savvy. I have knowledge of MS word, Excel and some Access. Overall I think am pretty good with what I do on a computer

3. I do not know sign language but I would love for to learn.

4. I currently receive SSD checks monthly, not much at all. That is the only help I receive from the government. I have always enjoyed working, I started working when I was 12 yrs old with my dad, I would rather work than be home all day. I am looking for a job for fnancial reasons as well, my wife is the only one with a job and I feel I have to do my part as well, living pay check to check is not good especially nowadays. I understand that I probably won't make much if and when I start working, that's ok, as long as I know I am accomplishing something and having a purpose, I can manage.

5. I live in Brooklyn, NY 

If there is any other information you need please let me know. 

Thank u sooo much

Ms Larson

I apologize but I also wanted to let you know that I am currently learning SEO (search engine optimization) , PPC (pay per click), Google Adwords and Bing Ads. Its only been about  weeks but I am doing my best to learn these very useful skills because every online retail store / eCommerce website is in need of someone to do this work for them to help attract more customers to there website. 

Thanks again

Bryan 

Hi Bryan,

As we wait for Margot to give you more information, I just wanted to let you know that we have a free Resume Review service for patients and survivors. You can submit your resume for for reveiw by one of our career coaches here: http://www.cancerandcareers.org/resume_reviews/new

I hope that this helpful!

Best,

Sarah, Cancer and Careers Program Coordinator

Bryan –

Here are some resources
I have found for you, so far.You may already
be aware of some of these. It’s just a
start. You will need to explore these further.  I'll keep looking for more resources.I will also check with some of my Human Resource colleagues for good ideas.

Sources for learning Sign Language

signlanguagecenter.com/

 American Sign Language Classes in NYC - A
List of Resources  moonbythesea.hubpages.com
› ...

 American Sign Language - Brooklyn Brainery!  brooklynbrainery.com/courses/american-sign-language

 Here’s something else you might want
to explore:  Portable
Talking keyboards   http://www.textspeak.com/Textspeak-AAC-keyboard.htm

 Services

 New
York City Human Resources Administration -The New York City Human Resources
Administration/Department of Social Services (HRA/DSS) is a Mayoral Agency of the New York
City government in charge of the majority of the city’s social services programs.
HRA helps New Yorkers in need through a variety of services that promote
employment and personal responsibility while providing temporary assistance and
work supports. The current Commissioner of HRA is Robert
Doar, who was appointed to the position on January 8, 2007 by Mayor Michael
Bloomberg. HRA is the largest city social services agency in the United
States. It has a budget of $9.4 billion in 2012 with a planned budget of
$9.3 billion in 2013, employs 15,000 people, and serves over 3 million New
Yorkers.

 Employment Services

HRA’s
Employment Services, a part of the Family Independence Administration, connects
HRA clients with employment and training opportunities in the private and
public sector. Many employment services programs combine subsidized work and
on-the-job training with guided job hunting and workshops on resume writing and
interviewing skills.

 GettingHired.com -GettingHired.com is a private sector initiative helping to close
the employment participation gap for people with disabilities while helping
employers meet the challenge of finding qualified workers.  It is the
largest national employment and networking portal connecting talented job
seekers who happen to have disabilities, employers and jobs, agencies providing
services to the community of people with disabilities, college and university
disability and career services departments, veterans groups and disability
advocacy groups.  

 Google potential jobs using some keywords such as:  Online data entry jobs, Online customer service jobs.

You are probably already doing this:  Check "Careers" "Job Boards" of certain online Companies that are of interest to you, as well as part time and contract boards and agencies. 

I'll keep looking; in the meantime this may give you a few more ideas.

Margot

Bryan –



In talking to some
of my Human Resource colleagues, Wednesday, I have gathered a few more ideas
for you. 



A former employee
of Six Flags indicated that they do have employees with restricted speech. They
support hiring individuals with disabilities. Conduct a search of what
companies close who recruit individuals with disabilities.



 A former instructor for the military indicated
that you consider positions at Military bases, in particular, positions such as
Systems Analyst. It would be contract position worth $50,000 for 5-6 months
work.



Before applying for
any such position however, you should get obtain a MsOffice certification. You
should also consider increasing proficiency in Access, Adobe and PeopleSoft.
All of these skills/certifications would make you an attractive candidate. 



It was mentioned
that you might qualify for a Scholarship to gain this knowledge/certifications.



Another area of
expertise you might explore is accounting skills. Tax firms need auditors. 



Margot