Employable Me (2017)
Synopsis
A moving documentary series featuring job seekers who are determined to show that having a physical disability or neurological condition shouldn’t make them unemployable.
First Air Date: 2017-08-11
Last Air Date: 2019-11-27
Number of Seasons: 3
Number of Episodes: 18
Networks: AMI-tv
Seasons
Season 1 (2017)
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Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Becca and Riley
Becca’s Tourette Syndrome presents in the form of uncontrollable roaring which makes finding an accepting work environment a challenge. Riley has Asperger Syndrome and finds job interviews difficult.
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Ep. 2: Melissa and Matt
Melissa is an author who has Tourette Syndrome. Her swearing outbursts have made it challenging to find a job where she can feel comfortable. Matt is highly educated but his ADHD causes him to struggle maintaining focus in a work environment.
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Ep. 3: Thomas and Nathalea
Thomas dreams of getting a job and living independently. He 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. She has since been job hunting with no success.
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Ep. 4: Christine and Kelly
Christine has yet to successfully find a job that can accommodate the tics and anxiety caused by her Tourette Syndrome. Outgoing and energetic, Kelly has Asperger Syndrome and has been unsuccessful in his job search so far.
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Ep. 5: Jennifer and Simon
Jennifer was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome at a young age and has had trouble succeeding in job interviews. Simon’s combination of Tourette Syndrome, OCD and Cerebral Palsy makes him nervous during job interviews, resulting in swearing fits.
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Ep. 6: Blair and Robert
Blair has Autism and Dyscalculia, which makes it difficult for her to interpret social cues and numbers. Robert, has been blind since childhood. He speaks five languages, and has a degree in French and Arabic, but has never had a paying job in his life.
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