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Has anyone tried to get a job with a disability. I am awaiting to get surgery on my feet as well, they are not in good shape and it makes it difficult to walk. I often need to walk with cane and cannot stand foe periods at a time. I also suffer from major migraines/headaches. I am afraid I will not get a job because of these limitations. And we'll a few other things as well.  
 
I am afraid to get a job as they will other hire because of these things and possibly 2 or more surgeries etc. I am afraid of being let go because if it as it has happened before.  
 
Any advice?

I am disabled, I received zero help from the govt. Not going to lie, it's really hard to find gainful employment in this city. Employment Manitoba and Westman Employment Services are two places you can look.  
I am currently employed part time and it seems no matter how hard I push for more hours I am not getting them. Best advice I can give is to play to your strengths. In interview situations employers make decisions within the first minute or so of an interview and though most wouldn't admit it, they'll be reluctant to hire you at first glance. Be honest about your limitations but also assertive. Don't let people assume what you're capable of.  
Try not to get pigeonholed, that's a rather unfulfilling place to be in, but be okay with settling. I'm going to be told I'm wrong but in my personal experiences employers are not overly accommodating to disabilities, nor do I find that they "get it" in regards to what a gainful job means to someone who is disabled, so you just got to work with the system unfortunately.  
Lastly try not to get frustrated, it can feel like climbing a mountain at times but put yourself out there and roll with things.

also try Career Connections

You're in a similar situation to many of the client's that we work with at CCI. I would encourage you to give our Intake Coordinator a call and set up an appointment.  
 
Contact Info:  
 
Address- 710 3rd Street Brandon  
Phone- 204.728.9594  
Email- executivedirector@cciwestman.ca  
 
A bit about us:  
 
Career Connections Inc. (CCI) is a non- profit agency dedicated to finding sustainable employment for persons with disabilities. CCI’s mission is to deliver, in a systematic manner, comprehensive vocational training services to persons with mental, psychiatric, physical, social and learning disabilities: such as deemed appropriate. These may i:nclude vocational evaluation and training, job site evaluation and vocational rehabilitation planning directed in response to the special needs, abilities and choices of each individual.