Department of Rehabilitation

Markie b

Great service

Christopher Lyon

Our government at work. Always placing my mind at EASE.

Jilly Turner

I had a representative named Sabina Virgo. One day I called her from an elementary school where I was subbing to ask her if I could pick up my texts at CSLA. I was in the process of working towards my credential and Master's in the Visually Impaired- Special Needs Department. Suddenly she viciously asserted, "Do you have a Bachelor's Degree?" Now, obviously I did because I was studying at the Graduate level. "Yes." She sputtered, "I cannot pay for your supplies for a Master's. REHAB ONLY PAYS FOR THE BASIC REQUIRED PREPARATION FOR A JOB. AS A TEACHER YOU ONLY NEED A CREDENTIAL!" She slammed down the phone. I am a trauma victim with a mental illness diagnosis, which is why I was entitled to Rehab services in the first place. I was subbing as much as I could and doing very well. In no way in hell did I do ANYTHING to warrant her sour attitude... Especially since I have dark skin. You see, my former roommate, Annette, had a Master's ENTIRELY FINANCED BY REHAB. Her job- TEACHING BASKET WEAVING AT THE BRAILLE INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND. Annette was white.