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From: Joe.Chamberlain@f302.n141.z1.fidonet.org (Joe Chamberlain)
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Subject: Re: SSI & Small business
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Date: 17 Jan 90 15:39:47 GMT
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 SL> Just thought I'd jump into this conversation, I also fell more disabled
 SL> when I try to live by the systems rules, so for right now I draw only
 SL> SS and I work at least part time, I know some people can't work, and

        I know a girl in Florida who tried to work with her disability
and just could not earn enough to cover her expenses.  She had gone to
work on a trail basis and quit when it became evident that she wasn't
going to earn a living wage.
        It is unfortunate because she was earning good money but her
expenses because of her handicap were too much.  She needed morning
attendent care, special transportation, and numerours medical
supplies.
        Today, she collects her SS and earns an nice income under the
table doing bookkeeping at home for several small businesses.  One of
them bought her a computer system in return for services.  Another
pays her rent in exchange for services.  So she has found a way to be
productive and still live on social security.
                                -=joe=-

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