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The Puzzle of Disabilities & Employment

By: L. P.


There are different pieces of the puzzle with understanding disabilities within individuals; some that are easy and some that are hard.


How should someone go about understanding disability on an individual level?



The first thing to figure out the puzzle is to gather up information about both the individual and the disability. Then you can begin to see what the pieces are for the puzzle. For Example, I am a person who has three puzzle pieces. I needed a trach (which is a tube in a throat that helps to breathe) when I was younger. I no longer needed it at the age of 18 and had it removed. I am also a person with Achondroplasia - people with achondroplasia typically have short arms and legs, an enlarged head, and an average size trunk. Aside from my medical issues, I was also in special education.

I feel like people with disabilities should take the time to understand their individual puzzle pieces. Then, think about what they would like to do especially when they are at the age of looking for jobs. I personally feel when looking for a job, start with things you enjoy so that its not that hard to pick. When I was starting out in high school I was interning at a local retail store, as well as a medical center and nursing home.


Even with all the progress achieved, job candidates with disabilities are still highly overlooked. There’s a drastic difference in employment rates between people with and without disabilities, even if the former possess enough qualifications to perform the job.


To bridge that gap, below are some suggestions for high-paying jobs for individuals with impairments across various industries. The list of options will work for people with mobility difficulties and other physical disabilities.


I was once afraid to apply for a job because of Being judged on what I looked like as a little person, but I still kept applying to jobs. Then I took a break until I found the right Job Coach and the right circle to help me.


Anyone can look a job. Remember to apply to Job that also has your interest in it first.


Marketing & Communications: For People who are good at Talking with People:

Product Manager

Marketing Manger

Account Manger

Public relations

Customer Service

Call Center worker


IT & Computer Science Jobs: for people who loves Science:

Engineer

Computer Scientist

Software engineer

Web developer

Computer Programmer

Web Designer


Accounting, Finance, Legal Jobs: For People who are Good at Math

Attorney

paralegal

actuary

Benefits Manager

Financial Analyst

Accountant

Bookkeeper

Credit counselor.

Credit Authorizer

Bank Teller


Administrative & Recruitment Jobs: For People who like to Organize:

Executive Assistant

Office Manager

Administrative Assistant

Personal Assistant

Secretary

Receptionist

Office Assistant

Office Clerk

Human resource

Recruiter


Healthcare & Counseling Jobs: For People who like to Help others:

Pharmacist

Medical administrator

Medical Laboratary tech

Pharmacy Assistant

Mental health counselor

Addiction counselor

Cosmetologist


Engineering & Manufacturing Jobs: for People who like to Put Things Together:

Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Operations Manger

Drafter

Civil Engineer

Electrical Engineer


Science and Research Jobs: for people who like to read:

Political Scientist

Researcher

Chemist

Sociologist

Biologist

Physicist

Astronomer

Mathematician

Atmospheric Scientist

Bio station


Education Jobs: for People who like Teaching

Teacher

Teaching assistant

Substitute teacher

Preschool teacher

Mentor

Tutor


Creative Jobs: People who like to have Creative Thinking:

Video or Film Producer

Broadcast News Anchor

Architect

Computer Animator

Interior Designer

Novelist/Writer

Graphic Designer

Archivist

Video Editor

Sound Engineer

Artist

Musician

Playwright

Nail salon Technician



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