Spinal Cord Injury job world

Job World

Determined2Heal Tips:

Before my spinal cord injury, I focused my time on sports and the on business world. After finishing my freshman year of college, I declared business as my major. Since my spinal cord injury, my new life has brought me in different directions, which has led me down a different path in the job world. My injury has truly put in perspective the complexities of the human body and has led me to bigger and better things. Before my injury I had never given a speech in public. My injury has truly taught me about the power of my voice. I am now a communication major and am looking forward to developing my new found talents. What I'm trying to say is that as one's life changes sometimes so does the relevant job world. Find out what you enjoy doing and pursue that area of the job world.

Informational Resources:

Ticket to Work - "The Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program is an employment program for people with disabilities who are interested in going to work"

Internships for people with disabilities

Job Interview Tips for People with Spinal Cord Injuries

National Organization on Disability's - Projects and Information

Job Assistance and Recruitment Agencies - Links to organizations which recruit and or otherwise assist people with disabilities in securing jobs

Job Interviewing for People with Disabilities - How to present a confident and competent image at interviews

How To Write A Good Resume - Creating a resume that emphasizes your capabilities

Success Stories - People with disabilities can obtain competitive jobs

Employment Facts and Statistics - Data from N.O.D./Harris Surveys and other sources

Social Security’s Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act

Disability and Volunteerism - People with disabilities can learn job skills through volunteer work

Having a Tough Time Finding a Job?

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