PEMBAGIAN BLT BERUJUNG MAUT

Sungguh tragis niat pemerintah untuk membantu keluarga miskin di Indonesia dengan cara pemberian Bantusn Langsung Tunai(BLT) malah berujung ricuh bahkan dibeberapa daerah hingga berujung maut. Kejadian ini berawal dari keinginan pemerintah yang ingin memberikan bantuan secara langsung dan tunai, hal tersebut menyebabkan histeria masyarakat yang sangat berantusias untuk menerima bantuan, sehingga masysrakat berbondong-bondong untuk mangabil bantuan tersebut secara langsung ke kantor pos terdekat.
Masyarakat yang menerima BLT mayoritas adalah warga yang berusia lanjut yang kurang mampu, hal ini lah yang menyebabkan sulitnya memberi pengertian untuk tertib dalam antrian, karena sebagian besar warga tidak sabar dalam menunggu antrian, kemudian suasana menjadi ricuh dan tidak terkontrol, banyak orang-orang tua yang terjatuh,pingsan, bahkan meninggal. Factor lain yang menjadi salah satu penyebab timbulnya korban berjatuhan dalam penerimaan BLT karena pengambilan Bantuan Langsung Tunai tersebut tidak bias diwakilkan, jadi orang-orang yang berusia lanjut terpaksa untuk mengantri sendiri dalam waktu yang panjang karena banyaknya masyarakat yang menerima.
Maka sudah selayaknya pemerintah melakukan instropeksi agar pemberian BLT selanjutnya dapat berjalan dengan lancar sehingga tidak menimbulkan banyak korban. Mungkin system penyaluran BLT bias dirubah, misalnya pengalihan penyakuran BLT pada tiap-tiap desa, tidak dikantor pos yang kebanyakan satu kecamatan hanya ada satu kantor pos, sehingga sangat berdesak-desakan.


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Sex for the sake of…

Sex for the sake of…

Sex for the sake of having a baby…

Memang di dunia ini tidak ada satu mahluk pun yang sempurna dari segala sisi kehidupannya.

Di negara-negara miskin dan yang sedang membangun, pasangan yang baru saja menikah, biasanya langsung terjun dalam proyek mempunyai anak, karena memang itulah tujuan pernikahan bagi mereka, membentuk sebuah keluarga.

Di sisi lain, banyak anak-anak perempuan umur belasan tahun yang hamil akibat dari kelengahan mereka yang tidak menggunakan proteksi ketika berhubungan intim dengan lawan jenisnya. Di mana pada kenyataannya sebagian besar dari mereka tidak siap dengan kedatangan bayi tersebut.

Mereka akhirnya berakhir di klinik-klinik aborsi yang banyak direkomendasikan dari mulut ke mulut.
Dan yang lebih parah lagi, ada juga yang tega meninggalkan bayi-bayi itu di tempat sampah, di jalanan.

Sebagian bayi-bayi buangan beruntung ditemukan orang dan segera diselamatkan. Sebagian lain meninggal karena dehidrasi, kedinginan dan timbulnya komplikasi-komplikasi lainnya yang tak dapat dihindari ketika bayi itu ditinggal sendirian di jalanan.

Di sisi yang lain, di negara-negara maju, banyak pasangan yang setelah hidup bersama atau menikah, lebih memilih untuk menunggu dulu sampai akhirnya mereka merasa siap menjadi orang tua yang bertanggung jawab. Walaupun sebagian besar tidak mempunyai anak karena alasan ekonomi dan atau prinsip-prinsip yang mereka pegang.

Namun ketika momen untuk mempunyai anak itu datang, ternyata penyakit moderen telah menghinggapi diri mereka. Entah karena steril dari salah satu pihak, tidak ada waktu, salah satu dari mereka harus dinas ke luar, etc. etc.

Ini seperti halnya melihat kenyataan bahwa di negara-negara maju kelebihan berat badan menjadi salah satu penyakit terbesar yang harus dilawan, sementara di negara-negara miskin, banyak orang-orang dan terutama anak-anak kelaparan dan kurang gizi.

Kembali lagi pada judul yang saya berikan di atas, ini bukan postingan porno, saya hanya membeberkan sebuah masalah yang muncul di masyarakat moderen.

Pasangan yang mengharapkan anak biasanya mempunyai waktu satu tahun untuk mencoba menjadi hamil. Lebih dari waktu itu, mereka harus kembali berkonsultasi pada dokter kandungan masing-masing.

Berhubungan intim yang seharusnya menjadi aktuasi alami, berubah menjadi, “Let’s get do it and finish the job” (Ayo kerjakan dan selesaikan pekerjaan ini).

Kenapa? karena perempuan-perempuan ini tidak mempunyai jalan lain yang lebih cepat selain menghitung-hitung hari di mana dia subur atau berovulasi, baik dengan menghitung siklus mereka (beruntung yang bersiklus regular), maupun dengan bantuan termometer basal, indikator ovulasi, etc.

Sehingga pada hari-hari tersebut, menjadi hari di mana mereka dan pasangannya mempunyai “pekerjaan” extra (walaupun saat mereka menjalani umroh- seperti yang terjadi pada seorang teman).

Sebagian dari pasangan tersebut berhasil, sebagian lain menyerah dan tak lagi menghitung-hitung hari fertil, sebagian lain memilih jalan lain seperti, inseminasi artifisial, treatment kesuburuan, and God knows what…

Harapan adalah hal yang paling akhir yang terlepas - artinya jangan pernah melepas harapan.

Posting ini saya dedikasikan kepada: E, D, dan perempuan-perempuan lainnya yang mendambakan seorang (atau dua orang) anak….
Please jangan sungkan untuk berbicara, saya pikir itu akan lebih menolong, daripada berdiam diri dalam keputusasaan.

Tiap-tiap orang mempuyai masalah yang berbeda-beda, namun kita tetap harus tegar dan menjalani hidup ini seperti seorang perwira di medan perang!

Yiha!!

Getting help after job loss

Getting help after job loss
Marcella Durand. Momentum. New York: Spring 2010. Vol. 3, Edisi 2; pg. 24, 3 pgs
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If MS symptoms played the largest role in job loss, the road forks for unemployed people with MS. They must decide whether to go forward with a job search and unemployment benefits-or to apply for Social Security disability benefits. [...] she contacted her Society chapter, her state's vocational rehabilitation program, her local One-Stop Career Center, and her local Independent Living Center.
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Copyright National Multiple Sclerosis Society Spring 2010
[Headnote]
Staying Up m Down Times


Navigating federal and state employment programs after losing a job can be a tricky business. Don't go it cold. MS Navigators can help you decide the whats, whos and hows of applying for government help after a job loss. To start, call 1-800-344-4867 or visit nationalMSsociety.org.
A fork in the road
"The first thing we do is figure out whether someone lost their job because of their MS or because of a downsizing. The resources can differ," said Janis Pluss, a director at the Society s Information Resource Center.
If MS symptoms played the largest role in job loss, the road forks for unemployed people with MS. They must decide whether to go forward with a job search and unemployment benefits-or to apply for Social Security disability benefits. They can't do both. Applying for SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) or SSI (Supplemental Security Income) is basically declaring that you are no longer able to work because of MS symptoms.
"People can be pretty good self-assessors on whether MS will affect their ability to find new work," Pluss said. Accommodations can help, as well as symptom management. The Job Accommodation Network (jan.wvu.edu, 800-526-7234) and the DBTAC National Network of ADA Centers (Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center, adata.org, 800-949-4232) are good resources. Also, some careers simply work better than others.
Sandy Lahmann tried a few careers before she found her current one as an information specialist for the DBTAC Rocky Mountain ADA Center. "I just could not do the work," said Lahmann of her previous job as a special education teacher. "I had a 60-hour-a-week schedule-and I had severe fatigue." So she switched to administrative work. But she was let go, partly, she feels, because of the cost of her health insurance. She looked for help-in more than one place.
"I didn't count on one organization," said Lahmann. Instead, she contacted her Society chapter, her state's vocational rehabilitation program, her local One-Stop Career Center, and her local Independent Living Center. "I kept talking to people and something eventually pulled together."
Where to begin
For people with MS who decide to work, a state vocational rehabilitation (voc rehab) program can be a good resource.
Voc rehab programs may offer training in new skills, job counseling and resume workshops. However, the range of services varies greatly from state to state, and they are sometimes prioritized in order of severity of disability. An MS Navigator(TM) will be able to direct you to your state's voc rehab office and brief you on what to expect.
The New York State program may be one of the nation's best. Michael Andrews's voc rehab office in New York City sent him to the Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, an affiliate of New York University's Medical Center. "I wanted to re-enter the workforce. I didn't want to sit around doing nothing," he said. At the Institute, he was able to take classes in computer programs and time management, and to find volunteer opportunities, including one at the New York City Chapter. "When I volunteered, it made me feel I could work," he said. Eventually, he found a job through a program called Schedule A, where people with disabilities are considered for federal employment. (Visitopm.gov/disability/peoplewithdisabilities.asp for more information.)
But even if your state's voc rehab program doesn't offer everything you need, they may be able to direct you to outside resources that do. Don't write them off.
One-stop job shopping
One-Stop Career Centers aim to be just that: one place for a mix of government employment services. "Regardless of disability, anyone can use them-they are open to everyone, unlike voc rehab programs," said Steve Nissen, senior director of Employment and Community Programs at the Society s National Capital Chapter.
Help applying for unemployment benefits is just one service offered at the Centers. Some may have a Disability Program Navigator on staff, who can provide services similar to voc rehab programs. "Ask around to find out who the good counselors are," recommended Lahmann. "I happened to find a counselor who had MS, so I transferred to him. If you're not getting what you want from your current counselor, ask for a transfer." Visit servicelocator.org to find out where Centers are located and what they offer. Disability.gov can also help with an overview of what Disability Program Navigators do as well as links to additional government resources.
The road to benefits
Lahmann took a detour along the road to employment. "After I lost my job I needed money somewhere, so I applied for social security benefits," she said. "But you have to prove you can't work and you need resources while you wait for approval." She made the decision to continue seeking a position that would suit her circumstances and her choice paid off.
For others, SSDI or SSI are the best options. But you should know that many first-time applicants are rejected. Approval can take from six months to two years, depending on whether you have to appeal. The better your application, the better your chances of success - and the Society can help. Visit nationalmssociety.org/SSDI and ask an MS Navigator what steps to take next. You'll also have to think about health coverage during the wait. Medicare begins 24 months after SSDI financial benefits begin. Consider COBRA coverage, especially if you lost your job between September 1, 2008, and December 31, 2009. You may be eligible for a subsidy. (Qualifying dates may change; check familiesusa.org/issues/private-insurance/understanding-cobra-premium.html, or call the Employee Benefits Security Administration at 866444-3272). If you lost your job because of disability, you may also be eligible for an extension of COBRA benefits up to 29 months or longer-but be warned that your health plan can then increase your premium by another 50%.
Once your application is accepted, Nissen recommends seeing a WIPA coordinator (Work Incentives Planning and Assistance) about work incentives that won't jeopardize benefits. "They can help people with MS determine how much they can earn without losing what they've worked so long and hard for."
Work incentives and employment supports vary between SSDI and SSI. To learn what might work for you, visit www.ssa.gov/work/wipafactslieet.html. Click on "service provider directory" on the left side of the page to find a WIPA coordinator in your area.
Whatever road you choose, remember that access to all these government programs and resources begins with a simple phone call.
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The Society's MS Navigators(TM) can be your entry point to federal and state employment programs


[Afiliasi Pengarang]
Marcella Durand is an associate editor at Momentum.



Pengindeksan (detil dokumen)
Subjek: Vocational rehabilitation, Social security, Government subsidies, Society, Unemployment benefits, Disability insurance

Pengarang: Marcella Durand

Afiliasi Pengarang: Marcella Durand is an associate editor at Momentum.
Jenis dokumen: Cover Story
Fitur dokumen: Photographs
Bagian: COVER STORY: Staying Up in Down Times
Judul publikasi: Momentum. New York: Spring 2010. Vol. 3, Edisi 2; pg. 24, 3 pgs

Jenis sumber: Periodical
ISSN: 19403410
ID dokumen ProQuest: 1969919041
Penghitungan Kata Teks 1085
URL Dokumen: http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb/jstor?did=1969919041&sid=2&Fmt=3&clientId=68516&RQT=309&VName=PQD

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