Additional Resources [1]
“Can I Work After Kidney Failure?”
Information about applying for disability if needed
https://www.disabilitybenefitscenter.org/disability-work/kidney-failure [2]
CareerOneStop
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, this site provides information about career exploration, training, resumes, interviews and jobs.
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
Answers questions about workplace accommodations and/or the ADA
“Keeping Your Job When You Need Dialysis”
Suggestions for ways to keep your job when diagnosed with CKD and it explores various ESRD treatment methods that support working.
http://www.homedialysis.org/life-at-home/articles/keeping-your-job-when-you-need-dialysis [5]
KidneyWorks
A job retention program for people with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
https://www.kidneyworks.org/ [6]
New Wage Reporting Application
For those who are on SSDI and work, online reporting now available.
https://blog.socialsecurity.gov/new-wage-reporting-application/ [7]
“Role Reversal”
Witten by a kidney patient years ago, the tips and messages still hold true today
http://www.therenalnetwork.org/Resources/resources/RO14_1.pdf [8]
“Self-Employment and Entrepreneurship”
Resources to explore self- employment and its flexibility
https://www.dol.gov/odep/topics/SelfEmploymentEntrepreneurship.htm [9]
Social Security
Web site provides information about Social Security and signing up for it as well as related podcasts, webinars, booklets, and calculators.
https://www.ssa.gov/ [10]
The Red Book – A Guide to Work Incentives 2017
A Summary Guide To Employment Supports For Persons With Disabilities Under The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) And Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Programs
https://www.ssa.gov/redbook/index.html [11]
“These Companies Have Remote Jobs That May Be Great for People with Chronic Illnesses or Disabilities”
Some of these companies have a variety of jobs that may have a limited work span. Others look for those who can work at various hours from home.
https://themighty.com/2017/07/remote-jobs-companies-disability/ [12]
“Working While Disabled: How Can We Help 2017"
Work incentive programs
https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10095.pdf [13]