3 Ways People With Disabilities Use Technology in Their Careers
Check out these 3 ways technology has empowered people with disabilities
Technology has come a long way in the last few years. In particular, technology that allows equal opportunity for all kinds of people is useful and becoming more important by the day, especially for people with disabilities. In today’s employment environment, it’s easier than ever to see how these sorts of tools can make working a better, more fulfilling activity.Let’s take a look at several ways people with disabilities are empowered now more than ever to develop their careers thanks to technology.
Remote learning for career advancement
Getting a degree online is now more accessible than ever. If you have access to the internet, you have access to a wealth of information that can help you improve your career options. Around 12.5 percent of college students do all of their schooling online, and with the pivot to remote work and learning necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, even more possibilities have been unearthed. Getting a degree in computer science, accountancy, or statistics is more possible than ever.Qualified career counselors can also help you determine what path you should take in terms of your chosen profession. Review your options, talk about potential opportunities, and get a list of key items to remember when interviewing. Career counselors can help you learn yourself better, and learn what kind of profession would be best for you — they can help you clarify career goals, understand your options, and learn new skills. You can find freelance career counselors through online job platforms, which also allows you to weigh reviews and the cost.
Starting a home-based business
Creating your own business out of your home is always an option, as well. There are around 15 million home-based businesses in the US, roughly half the number of small businesses in total. What’s more, around 60 percent of those are owned and operated by a single person (in other words, there are no employees). There are countless options for people with disabilities to run a business out of their homes. Setting up your workspace is hugely important, and the right tools are critical. You may use bookkeeping software, text-to-speech programs, smart-home equipment, or other technologies to improve your service and product offerings (no matter what kind of business you decide to open).
Remote work and job searching
Another key way technology is changing the employment landscape for people with disabilities is that it helps make the job search more accessible. Remote work, in particular, opens doors for people with disabilities, allowing them to work from their own offices without worrying about whether companies will provide physical accommodations.Remote work is becoming an even more viable option thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic and the corporate response to the current crisis. As of 2019, 5 million people were working from home, but that number has skyrocketed in the past year. Companies are using technology to keep in touch with their employees, and that technology is becoming more accessible as time goes on. For instance, the web conferencing application Zoom has rolled out live transcriptions to some customers, and Webex (another web conferencing app) offers screen reader capabilities and other important features for people with vision impairment.
That’s not all
Remote work, remote learning, and home-based business opportunities are only a few of the ways people with disabilities are more empowered than ever to improve their employment options and have fulfilling careers.For more high-quality, informative, and positive content about your favorite indie subjects, visit Gritty Vibes Magazine.