atw: Re: return to work with ABI

Good morning Slinka,

The colleague has expressed the desire and willingness to return to work and
is under the supervision of a return-to-work consultant of a government
organisation. The RTW consultant has ascertained that return could be
possible.

We all know how much intellectual effort is required in the job. All I asked
is if anyone knows of a willing employer. It is up to the colleague, the RTW
consultant and the prospective employer to figure out the rest.

Thank you for your comments though. 

Cheers
Marcia

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From: austechwriter-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:austechwriter-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of slinka
Sent: Sunday, 29 June 2008 10:28
To: austechwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: atw: Re: return to work with ABI

Technical writing is one of the most brain oriented jobs in the marketplace.

I couldn't get a job as a tech writer if I said I was brain damaged. 
  
So sadly, this brother may not be capable of doing it anymore.

But it really does depend on the nature of the impairment.  You have to
figure out that first...
 
Is it inability to concentrate? Does he forget words?  
If so, he can't do the job, but still, this condition might improve later,
especially with some therapy. 

Is the speech centre damaged?  
Maybe he could do it if it's a job where he doesn't have to interview people
and verbally gather requirements. 

Is it sensitivity to bright lights? Emotional panic?  Tiredness dizziness?
Does he just look funny?
These things could be overcome with a bit of cooperation and sympathy.    

If there is an agency involved (is it a government agency?) they obviously
need to do some work first, to find out what the impairment is.  Or somebody
else needs to observe and define the person's condition. 

Otherwise the proposition is totally unrealistic.

I don't wish to sound harsh.  
I wish this brother lots of luck and not to underestimate the amount of
healing and adaptation that can occur over time.

-----Original Message-----
From: austechwriter-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:austechwriter-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Marcia Bascombe
Sent: Friday, June 27, 2008 9:29 AM
To: austechwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: atw: return to work with ABI

Hi All,
 

Does anyone know of work or an employer in Brisbane that would take on a TW
returning to work with/after an acquired brain injury?

 

The period of return to work assessment is 4-8 weeks. Degree of impairment
is unknown. The person would be supervised and insured by the appropriate
agency.

 

Can anyone help this brother? 

 

Genuine replies please.

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Marcia Bascombe

President, STC Australia Chapter



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