Disability Employment Services
Disability Employment Services The term disability is generally used to refer to limited activity, some form of restrictions as well impairments of different category. The definition of this term is determined by the physical appearance of an individual as well as the society in which he lives. Disability could be from birth or from unpredictable situations in life like accidents. In a general sense, a disabled person is someone who is not capable of doing what others around him do with ease as a result of external or internal disability. Disability employment service is a specialist assistance rendered to individuals who have some forms of disability resulting from birth or through injury and illness to secure and keep a job that can serve as a means of livelihood. The following are some of the services provided for the disabled by the disability employment service providers: • The service providers prepare the disabled for work through intense training in some specialized work skills that can suit their individual needs. • After the training and the disabled is certified to be skilled in that job, they help in job search. This entails developing a resume for them, preparing them for interviews and searching for suitable jobs for them. • They also specialize in providing any needed support at the initial stage of employment such as on-the-job training as well as helping them socializes with their employers and other members of staff. • After their settlement and stability in a job, they may also provide a follow-up support if the need arises. • They also provide other job search and vocational related assistance The services provided are in two different categories: • disability management service • employment support service Disability Management Service. This type of service is aimed at those whose disability results from injury or illness and need the assistance of an employment service provider. Their help may not be continuous and consistent like the other disabled. The assistance sought may just be to get a job that will be essential for livelihood. They may need little or no support after the job. Employment Support Service. This type of service is aimed at those with more complex forms of disability that may be lifetime or permanent. This service is provided for this category of people because they need assistance for a longer time that entails continuous and regular support after their job. Interested candidates can enjoy these services by registering with the service providers after locating their centers. Registration can be done online and offline with them. Service is not limited to only those that have completed the registration. While on the process of registration, they can provide necessary assistance to any candidate who shows interest. The service providers are known to render all employment related assistance to their candidates. The aim of this service is to primarily provide job for the disabled as well as help them acquire relevant skills that can make them suitable for available jobs and to have friends, which in turn, will make them gain confidence that will help them develop a positive outlook to life.