My thanks to all that responded.

You're the greatest!

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

John Rodgers wrote:

> Sorry for the NVC, but need help.
>
> I've a friend - male, 56, dyslexic, slow learner handicap, two heart
> attacks, but a fabulous jeweler and sculptor. Can't get work. Nobody
> wants to hire a 56 year old who can't read.
>
> I'm trying to help somehow. Any suggestions as to organizations I can
> contact, or art rep types that might be interested in representing him
> to galleries, etc. would be much appreciated. He went to the state
> re-hab office where they tested him, put him through all the paces, then
> said to him , "Yep, you're dyslexic, and have handicaps,. but we can't
> help ... your not retarded as much as necessary to fit our profiles.!"
> What a crock!
>
> Anyway, any help, suggestions, etc. at all would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> John Rodgers
> 88 GL Driver
>
>