Employable Me
2017 · 51m · Documentary · Reality
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.
Episodes
▶1. Becca and Riley51m · 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.▶2. Melissa and Matt51m · 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.▶3. Thomas and Nathalea51m · 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.▶4. Christine and Kelly51m · 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.▶5. Jennifer and Simon51m · 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.▶6. Blair and Robert51m · 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.






