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mmcool
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21 Oct 2014, 3:58 pm

OJani wrote:
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I live in an residential placement for adults with learning disability's.

I'm curious about this one. Does it mean that you are 'institutionalized' in some way? (with all respect)
How much are caregivers involved? What they do to help you?

Does it mean that you are 'institutionalized' in some way? What do you mean?
How much are caregivers involved? What they do to help you? I can do everything on my own the only thing is that i like someone to talk to on walks.

By 'institutionalization' I mean:
- having someone else to finance rent/lodging
- getting meals regularly without making the arrangements, preparing the meal, or paying the bill
- being constantly supervised, at least for 'your own security', or for immediate help when one might be in need

This definition is definitely not clear for 'institutionalization', there may be a grey zone between it and 'living independently'. Hence I wrote "in some way".

having someone else to finance rent? Social services pay the rent.
getting meals regularly without making the arrangements, preparing the meal, or paying the bill? I can cook vary well but do not pay the bills here apart from £5 per year tv lincince.
being constantly supervised, at least for 'your own security', or for immediate help when one might be in need? nope as no funding is given for staff but help is available if needed.

To my standards, that pretty much means you're institutionalized for the time being. I guess not living independently doesn't help with getting rid of your diagnosis. (Sorry I have to say that.)

But, never say never.

Can it not been found that the residential place was never needed?

I'm not sure I'm helping you with my answers. Perhaps you should ask someone more knowledgeable, who lives closer to you. My opinion is that if you've led an independent life for a few years, then records do not matter. Still, you can make the giant leap, if you are at the right place at the right time. In other words, it worth trying. (and never late)

I know axintiy can lead to me hitting people.



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22 Oct 2014, 1:48 am

In the military I think you can get a waiver sometimes I don't know but you can't do anything to get rid of your diagnosis for that purpose, I don't know about in England but you'd have to tell them or you can get court martial for fraudulent enlistment.