Parkinson’s Works: Peer Support Group and Education Series

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Vocational Rehabilitation has been suggested to help people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) with job retention. Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Vocational Rehabilitation counselors provide specialized counseling on strategies to retain current employment or obtain new employment in people with disabilities or medical conditions. However, Vocational Rehabilitation services are hard for people with Parkinson’s disease to access.

This peer support group and education series expands the availability of Vocational Rehabilitation to people with PD who would otherwise not be able to receive services at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab due to living out of state or other travel barriers. Meetings are conducted over Zoom twice a month. Quarterly, expert speakers will present on topics such as disclosure, ADA and employee rights, and other employment-related topics. Parkinson’s Works meetings are moderated by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor.

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• When: 1st and 3rd Friday of each month

• Time: 4:40-5:40 pm

• Where: Virtually via Zoom

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• September 2025: 5th & 19th  

• October 2025: 3rd & 17th  

• November 2025: 7th & 21st
• December 2025: 5th & 19th

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• January 2026: 9th & 23rd *Changes due to holiday

• February 2026: 6th & 20th  

• March 2026: 6th & 20th
• April 2026: 3rd & 17th
• May 2026: 1st & 15th
• June 2026: 5th & 19th
• July 2026: 3rd & 17th
• August 2026: 7th & 21st

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Register for Parkinson’s Works

Contact Eric Espinoza at eespinoz02@sralab.org for more information.

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There are various options to make using your smartphone easier to use when you have tremors or stiffness due to Parkinson’s Disease. Some small adjustments on your phone or computer may result in your feeling much more confident in your ability to control your device.

Download the instructions for the Android or iPhone, and Mac or Windows below.