4 Weird Jobs for Physically Disabled Adults

If you’re an adult with a physical disability, you’re used to people making all kinds of incorrect assumptions about your intellectual and physical abilities.

Despite what ignorant people might think, you know that you’d make an incredible asset to any work environment.

The only thing?

You don’t want to be stuck with a mindless and boring position.

This post is here to help.

In it, we’re telling you about four of our favorite jobs for physically disabled adults.

1. Life Coaching

Our favorite type of jobs for physically disabled adults are those that allow you to inspire others, and to use what you’ve learned about overcoming hardship in your life to help them to do the same.

To that end, consider becoming a life coach.

Depending on the severity of your physical disability, you may become too exhausted to complete the more rigorous training associated with becoming a therapist or psychologist.

The often demanding hours of those positions may also pose a challenge.

However, if you want to help others deal with emotional issues, career roadblocks, or other kinds of personal challenges, life coaching is the ideal alternative.

In many cases, you don’t need to have a license to call yourself a life coach. Instead, you can complete an online certification course or training program at a local community center to get the qualifications you need.

Plus, life coaching allows you to design your own schedule and be your own boss.

So, if you’re having a tougher day physically, or need to head to the doctor or physical therapist, you won’t have to worry about missing work.

2. Graphic Design

Another one of the most popular types of jobs for people with disabilities?

Those that you can do from the comfort of your own home — or even your bed — on a computer.

Deciding to embark on a career in graphic design can net you over $50,000 each year.

You’ll be able to help companies design posters, animated graphics, their website, flyers, email newsletters, and pretty much anything else that your heart desires.

If you’re looking for an especially lucrative freelance graphic design hustle, consider getting into logo design.

You can decide to work completely independently, or you can apply for a part-time position at a company within an industry you’ve always been curious about.

3. Accounting Services

If you’re physically disabled, you know that many people hold the misconception that all you want to do is to be able to walk or run.

And while getting any kind of movement in is always appreciated, sometimes, it’s your mind that is in need of a little flexibility.

To that end, consider a career as an accountant.

Especially if you love crunching numbers and mastering the ins and outs of tax law, you’ll get a serious intellectual challenge every moment you’re at your desk.

Plus, it’s one of our top opportunities when it comes to jobs for disabled adults who are looking for a more full-time position. Tons of different companies are always in need of a qualified bookkeeper, and there’s little to no physical strain placed on you.

Remember that, if you are able to get a full-time position, you’ll likely also be entitled to health insurance. Especially if your medical bills are sky-high, this can be a serious financial help to you.

4. A Fact-Checker

Another awesome job that you can do from home?

Look into working as a freelance fact-checker for an author, academic journal, newspaper, or magazine.

First of all, you can do this job in your home or within the fast-paced environment of the newsroom.

You can set your own hours, communicate through email only if you have trouble speaking, and meet powerful people in the literary world.

Best of all?

You’ll be able to connect with fascinating people when you call them up to confirm facts. You can learn about true crime cases, scientific discoveries, and all kinds of human interest stories.

What to Know on Your Job Hunt

To find the best jobs for physically disabled adults, check out resources specifically designed to show job postings within accessible companies.

Job boards from sites like disABLEDperson will list tons of opportunities in a wide variety of industries and locations.

Remember that, when you’re in the process of applying for a job as a physically disabled adult, you don’t have to reveal too much about yourself. Ask yourself: is my disability truly relevant to my employer?

Chances are, as long as you have the qualifications and experience they’re looking for, they’ll jump at the chance to hire someone like you.

Remember, however, that you’ll need to be confident about your ability to sell your skill set. You may also have to deal with the negative and incorrect assumptions of potential employers.

While in some cases, a gentle reminder that you’re just as capable as other applicants will do the trick, in some cases, it’s obvious you’re being discriminated against.

If you suspect discrimination and unfair screening procedures, get in touch with HR or a legal representative.

Apply for These Jobs for Physically Disabled Adults

We hope that this list of our four favorite jobs for physically disabled adults has inspired you to start your own job search today.

Remember that you’re just as capable and qualified as any able-bodied applicant — and often, even more so.

Have confidence, start making the right connections, and always make sure you properly prepare for your interview.

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