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Employable Me

Employable Me

Released on: 2017
. Duration:50m
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Content Rating:PG

Follow the stories of job seekers with a physical disability or neurological condition hoping to find the perfect job.

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Episode Title:Becca and Riley

Season 1, Episode 1
. Duration 50 minutes

Becca's Tourette syndrome presents in the form of uncontrollable roaring that makes finding an accepting work environment a challenge. Riley has Asperger's and finds job interviews difficult.

Episode Title:Melissa and Matt

Season 1, Episode 2
. Duration 50 minutes

Melissa is an author with Tourette syndrome whose swearing outbursts have made it challenging to find a job. Matt's ADHD causes him to struggle to maintain focus in a work environment.

Episode Title:Thomas and Nathalea

Season 1, Episode 3
. Duration 50 minutes

Thomas has Down syndrome and has never been able to secure a paid position. Once a registered nurse, Nathalea became legally blind at the age of 32 and has been job-hunting ever since.

Episode Title:Christine and Kelly

Season 1, Episode 4
. Duration 50 minutes

Christine has yet to find a job that can accommodate her Tourette syndrome. Outgoing and energetic, Kelly has Asperger's and has been unsuccessful in his job search so far.

Episode Title:Jennifer and Simon

Season 1, Episode 5
. Duration 50 minutes

Jennifer was diagnosed with Asperger's at a young age and has had trouble in job interviews. Simon's combination of Tourette syndrome, OCD and cerebral palsy results in swearing fits.

Episode Title:Blair and Robert

Season 1, Episode 6
. Duration 50 minutes

Blair has autism and dyscalculia, which makes it difficult for her to interpret social cues and numbers. Robert has been blind since childhood and has never had a paying job.