Looking for work is tough. When you’re building a career as a person with a mobility impairment, things are unavoidably more complex. We’ve put together a list of touchpoints designed to ease some of the stress of the job application process. From how to handle disability disclosure, to finding a portable stair lift and other assistive technology, these resource hubs will get you career-building in no time.
Understanding your legal position
Before tackling the world of work, it’s important to know what laws govern employment in general, and the rights of people with disabilities especially.
Employment listings
Once you’re up to date on your legal protections, it’s time to dive into job listings.
Bookmarking employment resource hubs
If you’re looking for more general resources to give your career a kickstart (and before tackling those listings), you’ve got a number of options.
Join a support network
There’s so much more to finding work as a person with a disability than simply proving your qualification for the job. The emotional and physical impact of the extra variables you have to manage can easily outstrip the weight of the same process on an able-bodied candidate. Joining a support network can be the difference between staying motivated, losing heart before achieving your goal. Go on! You can do it!
Disclosure and accommodations
Once you’ve landed an interview, you’ll be tackling the more practical challenges of working with a mobility impairment. Most obviously, you’ll probably be wondering how to handle disability disclosure and requesting the accommodations you’ll need to get the job done.
One cost that could be covered by workplace accommodation is a Mobile Stairlift. Suggesting this portable assistive technology is one way you can demonstrate to prospective employers that you’re an active participant of meeting your workplace support needs. Hopefully, these resources help you formulate reasonable, legally compliant requests for accommodations, and arm you with what you need to stay safe from discrimination. We’re here to help you focus on what’s important: the job at hand! Dive into the details of building a successful career as a person with mobility impairment on our resources page: