But only one exchange may be needed during an 8-hour workday. This can be done easily in a clean, private room at work, during your lunch break. You can talk to your employer about providing this type of accommodation to you. Most people with kidney failure can use the services of a state agency to help them keep their jobs or find new jobs. If you apply for Social Security or disability benefits , you may be referred to your state's vocational rehabilitation agency.
Every state has an agency that helps people with disabilities find jobs.
You can find your state agency by looking at the listing in the Renal Rehabilitation Resources section at the end of this booklet. Your social worker can also put you in touch with your state vocational rehabilitation department. A DVR counselor will evaluate you to see if the agency's services can help you. To do this, the counselor will need information about any health problems that prevent you from doing certain tasks. To speed up the process, ask your doctor or dialysis clinic to send your medical records to your DVR counselor before your first meeting.