Comments on: Telecommuting Work for those with Disabilities

By: Jen

Jen — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:19:56 +0000

I’m glad, Dave. I’ve had a couple of good experiences myself with NTI and will continue to do contract work with them when I find something that fits my abilities. I agree with so much you have posted above and I admire your new outlook, which is humbled but still strong.

By: Dave

Dave — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 20:17:30 +0000

I recently signed up with NTI and was accepted through my ticket to work. I am on ssdi but my self esteem is incredible low due to having had menegitis and HIV. I see promise in this company, I see alot of bashing but I think these may be people who are unaware the challeges disabled people face. I have faith I will enjoy working for NTI and will give it my best shot. I worked for 28 years then everything stopped after my diagnoses. SSDI has been a godsend and I am truly thankful for it. I am fortunate to live in a country where if you pay taxes and become ill there is insurance. I no longer feel the strength and fortitude I once had but I have become humbled by my illness and thankfull for all I have left.

By: Wellescent Health Forums

Wellescent Health Forums — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:20:41 +0000

Another option for some is working in the high tech industry if you can program software, test software, provide technical assistance or write technical documentation. My employer has enabled telecommuting for a decade now and it is a great benefit for both managing the work life balance and avoiding the need to commute.

By: Jen

Jen — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:17:35 +0000

I passed along this info to some chatters at Joan’s chat room a while back. Seems like many people who are home (whether on disability or not) are looking for manageable telecommuting work. Also got responses from a couple of people on FB. So there’s definitely a need.

You’re always welcome!

By: Cathy

Cathy — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:38:09 +0000

Thanks for posting that info. I have already forwarded it to a few people I thought might be interested in it. I was impressed to see National Telecommuting Institue post a response.
It’s hard to find an ethical company to team up with and it looks like you did

By: Jen

Jen — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:08:20 +0000

I TRULY believe in this company and its mission. Glad to have received this email and THANK YOU for providing me with manageable, flexible employment. And for supporting my disability when so many employers do not:

Hello Jen,

Recently saw your MS Strength online article about telecommuting that included NTI. We appreciate your positive feedback about us!

Sincerely,

Lynda Gardner, PHR

Director of Human Resources

National Telecommuting Institute, Inc.

11 Arlington Street

Boston, MA 02116

http://www.nticentral.org

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D