Whether you are seeking your first job or a new job, seeking employment can be daunting especially when you have a disability. Applying, interviewing, accepting
Tag: Employment
Disabilities in the Workplace
Throughout my life, I’ve noticed there’s been a stigma regarding individuals who have disabilities in the workplace. I’m very thankful to work with a company
Assistive Technology and Personal Use
Recently, I had a friend who needed a piece of assistive technology as a reasonable accommodation at work. They were met with a huge amount
My First Job
In my junior year of high school, I got into a program called the Department of Rehabilitation Services. This program helps people with disabilities get
I Forget I’m Disabled
At the beginning of October, I took my first ever unplanned vacation since starting my professional career. And by unplanned, I mean a vacation where
Disability Employment Awareness
Did you know that October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)? It’s a month I always look forward to. It started in 1945 as
The Titles of the ADA
I never knew that the ADA was a law until I did some research on it. It never occurred to me that there is a
Working Remotely
One of the biggest barriers that people with disabilities face when looking for a job is the lack of remote work options. While it is