It's About Choice!

EMPLOYMENT

Whether working for a business or self-employment—Employment is much more than earning a living—how we define ourselves, our
self-esteem, and important social interaction are key elements of our careers, our jobs, our desire to have a fulfilling life.

If you have a disability, chances are seven out of ten that you are unemployed. This figure has not changed much over time, even with the passage of Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Why is that? There are probably a number of reasons: stereotyping and discrimination on the part of prospective employers, skills sets that require updating, fear of failing, giving up after numerous interviews.

Then what about the other thirty percent? How is it that these folks are successfully out in the workforce? What characteristics do they have (probably including thick skin) that propelled them to realize their employment dream or career? What did they do to address stereotyping and other attitudinal problems before they became fatal? How did they sell themselves as a valuable commodity to their prospective employers (like it or not we are all commodities).

This section of the web site is divided into two parts. One will attempt to elucidate on characteristics that make you more attractive
(irresistible ?) to employers. Included in this will be some discussion of strategies and opportunities that you may or may not have been aware of—including work incentives (yes, Uncle Sam wants you to succeed too).

The second part will provide appropriate links to a veritable plethora of information available on the web to help you in your search, your vision. Most important—persevere, don’t give up. You are unique, talented, and have skill sets that will make some employer out there salivate (figuratively, of course). And just as important—find something that you love as a career, something that you gets your motor running, something made just for you. Its there, you just have to prepare for it and find it. Persevere.

Section 1

Section 2