It’s not uncommon for people with disabilities to feel cautious about searching for employment opportunities. The good news is that today’s job market is very accepting of those with disabilities, making it easier to find employment today than 20 years ago.
A disability, whether it be physical or mental, should never limit someone’s ability (and right) to live a happy and fulfilled life. Having a job that you are passionate about can help you feel like you have a purpose, and everyone deserves that feeling. Here is a list of fields that individuals with disabilities should consider:
Retail and sales
Anyone who has an outgoing and fun personality can succeed in the retail and sales industry. You can generally expect day to day activities to be greeting and helping guests, stocking shelves, packaging items, organizing displays, and keeping stock of inventory. If you like to interact with people, this type of job would be a perfect fit!
Office administrator
Another job for an individual who likes to be around people would be an office admin type position. An office admin is generally responsible for taking phone calls, greeting clients, filing, data entry, and other miscellaneous office tasks. This work can be challenging but if you are organized and willing to learn, anyone can succeed in this position.
Manufacturing
If you don’t like to interact with people as much, a manufacturing job like assembly line work may be a great fit. This type of work can be fast paced, but the day to day work is about the same. Meaning that if routine and pattern is very important to you, this line of work should definitely be considered.
Agriculture
Some people love the outdoors and getting their hands dirty which would make agriculture and farming a great career choice. Most agriculture jobs aren’t very social focused, so if you are uncomfortable in social situations this could be a good fit. Agriculture and farming is very fulfilling work and there are always job opportunities available.
Top companies that hire people with disabilities
If you or someone you know is having trouble finding a job because of their disability, take a look at these companies that are known for hiring people with disabilities. Reach out- you never know what could happen!
- IBM Corporation
- Proctor & Gamble
- Cisco Systems
- C. Johnson
- Sodexo
- The Hershey Company
- General Motors
- Comcast
- Capital One
Living a full life
At Sunshine, we believe that every person in the world deserves to live a full and happy life. We celebrate each person’s unique quality and aim to change the lives of those who walk through our doors. No one should feel like they can’t live out their passions and dreams just because they have a disability. As you can see, the job opportunities for those with disabilities are endless. The industries we highlighted are not the only doors that are open to individuals with disabilities. Find what you are passionate about and run with it!
