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As a result I now have a HUGE student loan debt and sending me to WPP NINE YEARS ON is like closing the gate when the horse bolted as my disability deteriorated to the state where starting all over again is becoming less and less possible. I can't go to WPP now because I can't walk nor use my hands in the mornings. That was the reason for asking for urgent rehab ASAP from 1996 onwards, so I could get established into a job ASAP, while I was still able, then adapt as my disabilities progressed..... AND I kept telling ACC this for SEVEN LONG YEARS.
At least (and it is not most definately "least" - ) you make the effort to retrain yourself. Through no credit or help from ACC. I know what it is like to know that your situation is deteriorating - I fought with them for rehab/etc - far too late now. Had the bastards listened, the failed surgery would have been detected.
In my case now, the pressures of our debt were too much and I've deferred my course for now = too much stress to be able to do a level 7 course especially given the ongoing problems from a head injury as yet unresolved = it will now be another two years before I can graduate. But by then I probably will be in no position to apply the knowledge ..
Recently one job came up that I've been trained for, had several years experience in, had the qualifications for (formal training in Geology, Mineral Engineering and Geotechnical engineering (plus some University training in environmental engineering)) and had a good deal of hands on practical experience to offer. HOWEVER - I'd NEVER get through the medical, no matter how hard I tried. Never mind the fact that I'd not be able to work more than a few hours a day, for every other day at best. For me it would have been a dream job to work on through to the end my professional career - but thanks to ACC it was way out of reach. Well, ACC how does this fit in with your flippant statements about putting us back into work for which we were trained?
I at least can still walk - although I do scream in pain when either knee shifts out of position. But I can't write. So have special dispensation from OpenPoly to have my exams done on the computer. The stress of the recent injuries and the extreme financial stress we are going though (we live on hubby's student allowance - and he has to travel 200 km daily to class) was too much so deferred my course until I can see if I can sort something out with ACC - more so starting an advocacy group for EBOP... the bastards will have to put up with me helping others to get entitlements that ACC have fradulently withheld.
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ACC reckons some claimants, such as those who have suffered a brain injury, may never be able to achieve the same level of employment. In such cases, aim as close as possible to the claimant’s previous employment level. (i.e) A claimant’s pre-injury work required them to have a specific tertiary qualification. They cannot return to that particular type of work, but ACC can provide rehabilitation assistance to support them in doing other similar work that also uses that qualification.
One thing about head injuries - can cause some wierd side effects. Really showed up in my pre and post head injury work/exam results. Decided drop in marks and level of work (as through I'd lost several years of education) and my concentration is severely impaired.
I admire you for undertaking the courses, and staying with it. Keep on with your studies as it is a way to grow inside - for your benefit and achievement - to h*ll with ACC.