Let us face the fact, disabled people really sometimes find it hard to land on a good job. In spite of the “equal opportunity employer” and the Disabilities Act, there is still that widespread prejudice when it comes to employment of person with disabilities. If you are one of these individuals, you must learn to keep a can-do attitude and try to follow the steps in order for you to succeed in finding employment for people with disability.
The first step is for you to grab the opportunity offered by vocational rehabilitation services. All states have their own VR department that helps in training disabled individuals and helping them to find a good job. If possible, pursue also a computer training which will give you more edge in getting employed.
The second step is to contact local and national organizations which can also help individuals with disabilities in finding good jobs. You can try the American Association of People with Disabilities. This organization offers annual mentoring program and publishing list of employment opportunities. All you need to do is to call and inquire about the organization in your area.
The third is for you to try working as an intern with for and non-profit organizations. The AAPD or American Association of People with Disabilities has their website where you will find a list of the internship opportunities. Show them your work by expressing your willingness to do your duties which are not part of the job description.
Try to look for a job with the federal government. Since they claim to be the model of nonprofit and commercial sectors in the hiring of the disabled individuals, let them prove it. The last thing that you can do is to educate the employers in your locality about those physically disabled individuals. Since many employers assume that individuals with disabilities cannot keep up with the demands of jobs, explain to them that despite the fact that they might need some special accommodations, disabled individuals can still fulfill the obligations assigned to them.