When both Nicky and her job coach felt she was ready, she moved into doing the job with her coworkers by herself. The staff, Nicky, and, Maria were all flexible in searching for ways to adapt, such as using a basket to hold the tickets, changing her work hours to accommodate her health needs, and having coworkers help with her time-card, which was out of reach. Nicky's new job at Target is through a school program. She works two afternoons a week and has technology training on the other three afternoons. She is hoping to work more hours as she adjusts to her new job and as Target needs her.
Transportation can be an issue, so finding accessible work is very important.
For her Air Force job, Nicky spent 45 minutes to an hour each way to and from work. It takes extra effort to schedule for any extra health needs and to make adjustments while on the job. Nicky isn't afraid to tell her mom when things need to be adjusted and both of them are willing to speak to staff working with Nicky and with supervisors to make the job work better. Nicky and Maria have also worked closely with a developmental pediatrician who has addressed various concerns directly related to employment. Nicky has had positive results with changes made to help her attention on the job and with personal care needs in the workplace.