People living with disabilities often feel inferior and are not treated fairly in the workplace. If you have decided that you would go out on your own instead, however, there will be some difficulties you’d better be prepared to overcome, too. You might not be able to do physical jobs, and as a freelancer it will be hard to compete with the pool of talented people. Still, living with a disability should not hold you back from making your dream come true. Find out more below.
Mobility Issues
If you are worried that you will not be able to carry out your business and meet clients, you have a few options. Either get a meeting room with accessible facilities, or get people to come to you. Alternatively, if you would like to stay flexible, you might want to check out the latest Vauxhall Motability schemes so you can get a suitable car to take you to meetings or even deliver your goods to customers.
Computer Adjustments
In case you are planning on starting working from home on your computer, and your eyes or your hands are not as good as able people’s, there are plenty of adjustments you can make to your own workplace that will make your life much easier long term and improve your productivity, so you can remain competitive. From voice recognition to text-to-speech and ergonomic desks, mice, and keyboards, there are plenty of ways you can overcome your handicaps.
Turn Your Disability Into a Unique Selling Point
Just because you are a disabled business owner, you are not less than able bodied people. Instead of trying to hide your disabilities, you should build on them and turn them into your unique selling proposition. You will come across many people who will admire your strength and determination, and decide to come on board because they respect what you are about and how you are managing your difficulties. Today, people are more accepting about people who are different, and positive feedback will help you overcome your confidence issues, too.
Government Help
If you are looking to start a business after an illness or injury, you are likely to get help from your local government agency, too. There are plenty of startup funds available for people who are willing to go back to work after becoming disabled. You will get specialist training and support, even a business coach who will help you understand the ins and outs of your industry, so you can make sure that you are not wasting your energy and your low marketing budget on things that will never work.
Living with a disability has its challenges. However, it should not prevent you from making the most out of your opportunities and building a better future for yourself and your family. Make sure that you take advantage of the help available and give yourself allowances, so you don’t beat yourself up when you are not doing as well as others.
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