Persons With Disabilities: Career, Learning and Work

Choosing a career direction, planning an education and finding work is very rewarding and, at times, challenging.  As a person with a disability, you know about challenges. You probably also know that when you focus on your strengths, you’re more likely to deal with challenges and reach your goals.

Whether you are career planning, education planning or looking for work, the resources here will provide information and assistance as you move forward.

		Create a career plan—to explore and identify your strengths and discover opportunities.
		Plan your education—explore post-secondary and training opportunities.
		Find work—discover options that fit your strengths and interests.
		Consider requirements related to your disability at school and work

		Disclosure—decide what to say about your disability to employers, school administrators and others.
		Accommodations—identify changes you may need at school or work, such as ramps, lighting and flexible hours of work or study.
		Assistive services and technology—find out about programs, services and technology to help you succeed.

Career Planning

Career planning involves identifying your strengths, interests and abilities, exploring career, learning and work opportunities, and determining what will be a good fit for you.

• Introduction to the career planning process— Career Planning-An Overview
• Interactive, online career planning resource— CAREERinsite
• Career planning information— Career Explorers
• Tips on— Handling Challenges: Dealing With Things You Can't Change