I am outraged
I submitted my application on June 5th. A few days ago, I read that I would be assessed under both the new ADAP program and AISH. Instead, I received my letter today, and I was only assessed for AISH. There was no mention of ADAP.
Do they think I'm applying because I want to live in poverty and sit on my ass? I'd rather work, but I can't. My mental health is in horrible condition and always will be.
They acknowledged that I have permanent limitations, but they believe there is treatment that will help me work. Apparently, they do not read what my doctor wrote in plain English:
• The patient has a severe and permanent impairment.
• The impairment causes a substantial limitation in the ability to earn a livelihood.
• No remedial therapy will materially improve employability.
• The patient is not capable of competitive employment, including sedentary work.
I also submitted more evidence, including an updated psychological assessment with long-term recommendations. I've already engaged in more advanced treatment options then what was recommended. Most of the recommendations are counseling, which I've already done similar things. I've been on so many medications that it feels like I've become a test subject, with one failed medication after another causing me more distress. I've done therapy, mindfulness techniques, and other treatments. I'm so done with this.
I am going to appeal. I feel completely robbed. After a year and a half of waiting through this system, I'm told, "Yes, you definitely have permanent limitations, but we can't predict the future." Well, neither can I, nor can my doctor and we definitely can't so maybe a wizard from the future can.
Good luck, buddy. Enjoy living off $500 a month... or kick the bucket.
Edit: The recommendations I was given are supposed to be long-term and unrealistic to do without financial aid according to my therapist. I have ADHD, GAD, ASD, depression, BDP and PTSD.