My thanks to all that responded. You're the greatest! John Rodgers 88 GL Driver John Rodgers wrote: > Sorry for the NVC, but need help. > > I've a friend - male, 56, dyslexic, slow learner handicap, two heart > attacks, but a fabulous jeweler and sculptor. Can't get work. Nobody > wants to hire a 56 year old who can't read. > > I'm trying to help somehow. Any suggestions as to organizations I can > contact, or art rep types that might be interested in representing him > to galleries, etc. would be much appreciated. He went to the state > re-hab office where they tested him, put him through all the paces, then > said to him , "Yep, you're dyslexic, and have handicaps,. but we can't > help ... your not retarded as much as necessary to fit our profiles.!" > What a crock! > > Anyway, any help, suggestions, etc. at all would be appreciated. > > Thanks, > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver > > |
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