Best way to start process of return to work, on LTD/CPPD

Just wanted to comment about my experience dealing with CPP vocational rehabilitation program. This is after 7 yrs on disability. At first i was able to make contact after leaving one message. Oh i should tell u that the program is ran by 2 people for 2 provinces. I was explained about the program and it sounded great. I let sometime pass and tried contacting them again to ask what i need to do to start the application process. It took me about 5months of leaving messages before i was able to make contact. This is when i was told about the limited staff available for the program. So at this point i was told that firstly i needed to show im capable of attending school or retraining. I was instructed to do 30hrs a week of volunteer work for about 6months. When i was getting close to the 6month mark i was suppose to call back so i could be sent a application package which would include some forms that i would fill out and sign, as well as forms for my doctors, my insurance company, anyone involved in my treatment plan. Id receive information about the program and whats all included. It took me 4months to get in touch with them again after i completed the volunteer work. I was told that CPP arranges contact with everyone included in my LTD claim in order to have acknowledgement and approval by everyone. Also this program would allow me to continue with my benefits throughout schooling and finding new employment after wards. This package was going to take about 3 to 6months to complete before being allowed to go to school. Well i never got the package. I waited for it to be delivered for 2 months, thinking maybe they are just really overloaded with clients. Now its been 6 months of me calling them leaving messages with no response. Im so disappointed. I was really counting on this program for me to have another chance at getting control of my life again and succeeding at my goals. I hope u have better luck with CPP than i did.

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