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WOW! I have worked for 26 years with people of varying disabilities, both physical and mental, and had hoped things were better. Obviously not better yet. Of all people the youth should be the most likely to be accepting as they are a generation raised in public schools attended by people with all types of disabilities. Too bad the adults get in the way. Working with and around a person with any type of 'difference' is one of the best life and learning experiences you can give a youth. I recently helped a High school student with MS get a Canine Assistance dog only to have the poor kid have to jump hoops with an idiot school principal who wanted her to 'prove the dog can do something for her that another student can't do' before he was allowed in the school. Happily one reference to the ADA prompted him to call the school lawyer and the next thing you know we had an assembly introducing the dog to the student body. All came out well but Liz certainly should not have had to put up with any of it! (Just to let you know things are still a little crazy all over!) I don't blame you for being tired of fighting there systems. I hope you are able to get disability without 'jumping through the hoops', then let your old boss know you appreciate his supporting you through his taxes and how much easier your life is! You will probably do much better without the stress of that job. Just being a PWP and keeping up with your own needs sounds like a full plate to me. good luck Kathy [log in to unmask]