I am C6 and have been working 40+ hours as a software tester for 10+ years. I keep extra supplies in my desk drawer and in my car, a sweatshirt/jacket because our office gets cold, an extra change of clothes in my trunk. My company put in a push button door opener for me (I am the only wheelchair user) both where I enter/exit and at the restroom. I didn't really need it or request it but it helps for sure. I also keep a poncho around for rainy days.
Yesterday was my 23rd accident anniversary and also started full time at age 23 (40 now). Good luck! Todd D On Oct 7, 2012, at 4:03 PM, Bobbie Humphreys <[email protected]> wrote: > Bring a few pens he knows he can use, a water bottle and any meds he might > need. A backpack or over the shoulder bag for whatever. After my first week > or month (I forget it was over 35 years ago) my Mom made a special > celebratory dinner. I , personally, was proud of myself for feeling "normal" > that I wanted to shout it to everybody, the dinner made me feel they, my > family, saw that in me and were also proud of me. If you can't or don't want > to do a dinner then you could go out together or buy him something he needs > at work that he didn't count on. This is a VERY large step and I for one am > very proud of him for getting this job, their awful hard to come by these > days. > Bobbie 39 yeas post C-4,5,6,7 > > Sent from my iPad > > On Oct 7, 2012, at 11:11 AM, [email protected] wrote: > >> When I was working, my main concerns were: >> 1. Always have a sweater or fleece hoodie available >> 2. Do weight shifts periodically for pressure sore relief ( you forget when >> your working) >> 3. I kept extra bags, catheters etc. in my van. >> >> Good luck to your son. >> >> Meredith >> >> From: [email protected] >> To: [email protected] >> Sent: Sunday, October 7, 2012 5:38:56 AM >> Subject: [QUAD-L] Working in an office? >> >> My son 23 yrs old C5/C6 starts a 40 hour a week office job tomorrow. This >> will be his first full time postion since his injury. Any tips for managing >> ic supplies, writing tools,managing files, desk space etc would be greatly >> appreciated. Limited hand hand use but functions with wrist control. Wicked >> spasms..... >> >> Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Smartphone >>
