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When do you quit working? It seems to me that there are many factors and many people involved in a decision to quit working because of Parkinson's. For example: * Self - This is ultimately the most important person in a decision to quit working. You make it on how you feel, what are your finances, what physical or psychological benefits you get from working, and what impact you will have on your family. * Employer - Should judge your contribution but what are the laws related to people with handicaps? Do they apply here? If you are asked to leave before you wish, how do you fight it? * Doctor - Should be on your side. Does your doctor get involved in deciding if you are disable? What criteria are used? Does the doctor help insurance companies, the state and Social Security decide if you are disable? * Disability Insurance Company - Not on your side. How do they decide on a disability claim? How do you get what is fair? * State Government - In California we have a payroll deduction for disability. The same questions can be asked about their criteria for disability. How do they decide? * Social Security - Can you retire early with Parkinson's and collect disability from Social Security? I would like to hear from some people who had to make such a decision. What steps did you go through? What did you learn that might help others who are following you? Thanks ==Clay==