Course

Self-employment after stroke — pacing, income stability, and benefits conflicts (Advanced)

Advanced course: if returning to employment isn’t possible, how to explore self-employment safely—pacing, realistic income planning, and documenting activity for benefits programs. Educational, not legal advice

Cross-cuttingSurvivorAdvanced20 minPlain (6–8)

Educational only

Educational only — not medical advice.

What you'll learn

  • Evaluate whether self-employment fits current cognitive/physical limits
  • Create a pacing-first work plan
  • Plan income stability and avoid overpromising
  • Understand that benefits programs may have work/income reporting rules

Practice check

Check your understanding

A few untimed questions. Pick an answer to see instant feedback, then continue to the next lesson.

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Question 1

1. Self-employment plans should start with pacing and capacity, not hustle.

Question 2

2. A pacing plan is…

Question 3

3. A script is…