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    mike



    Location:
    lynn, ma
    Your Disability right bka
    How long have you been an amputee? 0-1 year
    How did you become disabled? I was crushed in a car accident.
    What type(s) of prosthesis do you use? www.nextstepoandp.com
    About Me I was in a car accident in nov 07. I had maiy injuries but mainly a chrushed right leg. Short story is 18 surgeries and 17 months later I decided to amputate below the knee. They were able to save above with a tkr, and bone grafts. So being without the leg is all new to me.
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    Orientation Straight
    Children Maybe Someday
    Body Type Average
    Height 5'9"
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    Ethnicity White / Caucasian
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    Do employers need to know ?

    Wednesday, June 24, 2009, 08:34 AM EST [General]

        First off hello all.  I am new to the site, I am sure this topic has already been discussed. I looked thru a couple of pages ,but not all.  I am a recent rbk.  When I do make my full recovery and return to work will I have to disclose that to a new employer before being hired ?  Before my accident I was a lic hvac service tech.  The work was demanding.  I dont now if I will be able to return to that type of work.  If I can perform my job do I need to tell them?

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    heyyyy there.. how are you?

    Ashley
    July 18, 2009
    07:38 PM EST

    Mike -

    You should never consider yourself handicapped just a little inconvenienced at times. But in legal terms you would have to be marked as handicapped. This is because inorder to walk you require a cane, brace or aid. If you are equally qualified for a position as another applicant and can complete the required task it should never become an issue. It may be that the company doesn't even ask your handicap status and if they do it should not come up until after you have interviewed and been offered a job.

    BTW, it is pretty crazy that we share new life days.

    Best of luck to you.

    Lisa McD
    June 29, 2009
    08:39 AM EST

    Chics dig scars. And your lizard looks like road kill.

    John
    June 26, 2009
    11:11 PM EST

    So sorry about your accident...If you ever just want to talk to someone about what you should expect let me know...Good luck & God bless

    Lynn472
    June 21, 2009
    08:57 PM EST