Helping handicapped people – can it be your career?

For most handicapped people, the simple act of boarding a bus or tying their shoes often seem insurmountable. Things that we accept as a part of life are huge struggles for them. But there are many selfless individuals who devote their lives and careers to helping handicapped people. Their simple acts of kindness and service to the less privileged in society offer handicapped people a breath of fresh air and them a satisfying career. Here are some of the many avenues you can explore if you would like to work disabled people.

Most people, who feel their call is helping the handicapped people around them, approach the local Department of Rehabilitation. With a bachelor's or master's degree in rehabilitation and experience working with the disabled, many can start their endeavors as rehabilitation career counselors. People with disabilities often find that their handicap prevents them from finding work on their own. As a rehab officer you can work with local service providers to provide specialized counseling and opportunities to them.

Besides a career counselor, you can also work as a substance abuse, general health or legal counselor. There are numerous job opportunities with many agencies and hospitals that treat substance abuse, mental health and workers' compensation claims for the disabled. In these various jobs, you as a counselor will evaluate how an injury or health problem affects the handicapped people’s ability to perform on their job.

There are many other organizations, both government and non-government which work towards mobilizing the society and handicapped people into achieving their dreams and goals. You can derive immense satisfaction from a career that focuses on independence for persons with disabilities, so they can live in the community rather than being institutionalized. Consider it when you make the next job-jump.

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