6 Reasons to Not Let a Disability Stop You from Working
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6 Reasons to Not Let Your
Disability Get in the Way of Finding Work
Disabilities cover a wide range of territory. From medical conditions such as epilepsy to more debilitating conditions such as blindness, not all disabilities present the same obstacles. Many individuals with disabilities are still able to find gainful employment. Here are six reasons to avoid letting your disability get in the way of finding your ideal job.
1. Boost Your Emotional Health
While many people work simply to bring home a paycheck, earning money isn’t the
only reason for working. Human beings generally thrive when they have a reason for getting out of bed in
the morning. Though many people wouldn’t work if they didn’t have to, they
might also be a lot unhappier if they weren't working.
2. Take Your Focus Off Your Disability
When a disability occurs later in life, it can become easy to get wrapped up in
your own thoughts or trapped in your own head. Individuals with too much time
on their hands to think about their condition can quickly become depressed.
Having a job can fill your time and prevent you from dwelling on your
disability, and it can also give you a sense of purpose.
3. Gain a Sense of Fulfillment
No job is going to be great every day, but every job is going to have some days
that are more fulfilling than others. Whether it’s the day your boss tells you
what a wonderful job you’re doing or the time you performed a challenging task
without any help, a job can provide a wide range of opportunities for small
victories.
4. Raise Your Status in the Eyes of Others
Some misinformed people view individuals with disabilities as a drain on
societal resources, and sometimes this viewpoint can cause those living with
disabilities to feel the same way. People with disabilities who hold down jobs contribute
to society, and they can even change the way others think about those who
are disabled. Jobs are
one of the many ways individuals with disabilities discover their self-worth.
5. Enhance Personal Relationships
Lacking a sense of purpose
or the belief that you’re contributing to society could cause issues in your personal
relationships. When people feel they’re contributing and can "hold their
own," they also tend to experience healthier relationships with
others.
6. Counteract the Stigma of Disability
The term "disabled” often connotes images or ideas of being incapable. When
people with disabilities hold down jobs or are gainfully employed, they automatically
counteract this stigma, both for themselves and others just like them.
Jobs for disabled people are readily available. Search the listings provided by disABLEDperson, Inc. We work with proactive employers to ensure people with disabilities can find the right job to fit their specific skill sets. To learn more about our organization, please give us a call at 760-420-1269.