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