Comments for http://www.ctpberk.org Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:52:41 +0000 hourly 1 Comment on Asset-Building for Low-Income People by Bert Patterson http://www.ctpberk.org/2909/access-to-assets/#comment-10367 Bert Patterson Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:52:41 +0000 http://www.ctpberk.org/?p=2909#comment-10367 I support providing this information to CTP students. Even for CTP graduates like myself, who was able to work for 14 years with a middle-level income, saving and investing is an important skill. In my case, my disabilities were degenerative over time. As work became ever more challenging, I thought of my investment income as my ‘third hand’ (a pun on Adam Smith’s “invisible hand”). The accumulated investment assets helped me to bridge the gap between the time I last worked to the time I qualified for Social Security. I still have investment assets in my retirement.
– Bert Patterson

]]> Comment on About Us by Angela Belvin http://www.ctpberk.org/#comment-10253 Angela Belvin Sun, 14 Apr 2013 20:28:53 +0000 http://1design2develop3deliver.com/?page_id=215#comment-10253 I’m enjoying my refurbished laptop. Thank you.

]]> Comment on Forward to the Past! COBOL lives again by Rich Valdez http://www.ctpberk.org/92/forward-to-the-past-cobol-lives-again/#comment-9498 Rich Valdez Sun, 17 Mar 2013 08:22:49 +0000 http://www.ctpberk.org/newsletter/?p=92#comment-9498 Is it possible that the degree I earned from Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill, Ca. back in 1973 as a programmer may still be updated. I learned Cobol back when we punched holes in cards. I never went to work so I never got hands on experience, I tried my hand at horse racing instead – as jockey. When that didn’t work out I went back to DVC to see if I could upgrade my degree in 1982. They just laughed at me. I got another A.A. in dental technology and since then I have been miserably trying to earn a living in crown & bridge. What a mistake !! My kids are finally grown and with help of the D.O.R. I am ready to try again. At 60 yrs young, I’ve got no retirement. Wish me luck – Rich

]]> Comment on About Us by Alex Tabony http://www.ctpberk.org/#comment-4952 Alex Tabony Mon, 23 Jul 2012 18:28:22 +0000 http://1design2develop3deliver.com/?page_id=215#comment-4952 Hello Michael,

The first step for someone newly disablesd is to become a client of the Department of Rehabilitation. If you are in California you can find the your local office on this page:

http://www.rehab.cahwnet.gov/

The process takes some time, but if you are interested in returning to work after re-training, DoR is your best option. If you are interested in classes at CTP, you can give us a call (see our contact page) or speak with your DoR counslor once you are in their system.

At CTP we understand how difficult transistions in life can be, so we wish you the bets of luck.

]]> Comment on About Us by Michael Anders http://www.ctpberk.org/#comment-4865 Michael Anders Sat, 14 Jul 2012 19:16:21 +0000 http://1design2develop3deliver.com/?page_id=215#comment-4865 I have neen in excellent health my whole life.. Recently, i developed severe vertigo thus i am unable to perform my duties as a lift-truck operator. I have seen several doctors without any of them to diagnose the cause or length of disabling symptoms which I am burdened. I would like the opportunity to take classes to embark on a new career with a second chance as an adult learner aiming for a change of employment starting ASAP second chance life change. I am interested in advancing my skills to better myself. It is time to start taking control of my future. I have always had a natural talent for taking things apart, figuring out what makes it tick, then putting it back together correctly..

]]> Comment on Free Tax Preparation Help by Anas http://www.ctpberk.org/1816/free-tax-preparation-help/#comment-3556 Anas Thu, 15 Mar 2012 02:05:03 +0000 http://www.ctpberk.org/?p=1816#comment-3556 Exactly what I needed! Thanks for doing the research for me so I don’t have to.

]]> Comment on About Us by Alex Tabony http://www.ctpberk.org/#comment-3236 Alex Tabony Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:46:53 +0000 http://1design2develop3deliver.com/?page_id=215#comment-3236 Thank you for contacting us. We will be in touch.

]]> Comment on About Us by Alex Tabony http://www.ctpberk.org/#comment-3235 Alex Tabony Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:46:15 +0000 http://1design2develop3deliver.com/?page_id=215#comment-3235 We do not discriminate against non-disabled people and our classes are open to the public. However, the vast majority of our students are referred by the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation.

]]> Comment on Holiday Toys for Children in Need by sravanthi http://www.ctpberk.org/1612/holiday-toys-for-children-in-need/#comment-3002 sravanthi Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.ctpberk.org/?p=1612#comment-3002 Hi,
I would like to donate toys on my daughters 1 st birthday on Feb 4th 2012 . I would like to know the wish list and details as soon as passable.

Thank you.
Sravanthi.

]]> Comment on About Us by Karena Kirkpatrick http://www.ctpberk.org/#comment-2473 Karena Kirkpatrick Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:16:37 +0000 http://1design2develop3deliver.com/?page_id=215#comment-2473 Hello, I am a counselor who works with transition age youth with hearing loss. I am very interested in your program, and potentially referring students to you. Please send me any information about how clients get started. Thanks!! -Karena

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