«Cerebral palsy. Sitting in a wheelchair. Slightly reduced work pace. » The employers who sat with his applications in their hands, as long as only challenges. For six years, every application he wrote ended in rejection. In the end, he decided to take action himself. news has previously written about the long job hunt, which ended with a personal ad on Facebook. It was far beyond the comfort zone. But it opened several doors. Supervisor Katrine Bjørnsen in Frisk Utvikling has tried to help him into working life in recent years. Finally, she suggested an ad on Facebook. After some conviction, he agreed. Photo: Private A “is it really” feeling Because suddenly both tips and offers hailed in. After several job interviews, he has now got a permanent job at Haukeland University Hospital. – It was a bit like “is it really” feeling. It will be very nice to finally have something to go to, not just spend the days at home, he says. He has a certificate as a computer electronics engineer. In recent years, he has spent a lot of time developing electrical solutions at home. Now he can use the knowledge in a relevant job. – Imagine if it was me Section leader Silje Greve Gangdal at the eye department at Haukeland University Hospital came across his ad by chance. – I thought: He is in a wheelchair, but what obstacle is there for the job he is going to do? I felt that it would be incredibly unfair if it was me, she says. She emphasizes that the hospital needs his expertise. – We need someone who is a little dexterous, who can fix and replace batteries. Even though Remi André is in a wheelchair, the workplace has not had to make a single adjustment. She believes this shows that Norwegian employers must step up. – He just needs a good chair, like everyone else. When news met Remi André earlier this year, he spent a lot of time on the couch in front of the TV. Now there will be less time there and more time at work. Photo: Benjamin Dyrdal Prejudice hinders many Even though Remi André has now got a job, there are still many with cerebral palsy who do not enter working life. Eva Buschmann, secretary general of the Cerebral Palsy Association, says they do not have reliable figures, but assume that only a third with the diagnosis have a job. She believes prejudice and little knowledge is the reason. – It is definitely not the motivation that matters. It is sad to hear all the stories about how to be greeted politely, but is told that they can not give you a job, she said when news interviewed her earlier this year. Now Remi André is looking forward to finally starting work at the end of the month. – I think it will be a nicer everyday life. When you have something to go to, you value your free time more than when you do not have it, he says. Hi! Do you have a tip on what my next case should be about? Give me a sound!
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Remi (27) has cerebral palsy and got no job or job interview – so Haukeland Hospital called – news Vestland
