Youth with Disabilities
- YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES:
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What WILL you do?
- Work is an important part of people’s lives. It means more than just getting paid. It means being able to make your own choices about how you want to live your life.
- At work, it’s what people can do that matters. If you are a young person with a disability, only you can decide your limits. You can work in a wide variety of jobs and play an important role in America’s economy. In fact, experience with a disability can help in a job or in starting a business. Today more than ever, businesses need people who can think differently about how to solve problems and get the job done. People with disabilities do this in America’s workplaces every day – and so can you. So set your sights high! Along the way, remember that resources are available to help you seek employment, succeed on the job, and understand your right to be judged on your ability, not disability.
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Tell us what you WILL do! - If you are a young person with a disability, we’d like to hear from you!
- Please take a moment to share your career aspirations. By doing so, you will help increase employer awareness about the many ways today’s youth plan to be tomorrow’s leaders and will encourage others to dream big!
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I WILL...
Russell says:
Russell
Charlotte, NC
When I was younger, I wanted to be a firefighter. But since I became ill, I changed my mind. Now, I have a computer and have taught myself computer animation. I want to be a video game designer. I want to go to college to learn about all the different programs and tricks to work on videos and movies.
Mike says:
Mike
Seattle, WA
I am deaf and have CP. I received a business computer certification in 2006. My aspirations are to work with business professionals and I need access for my future part time job. I would love to meet friendly employers who are supportive of people with disabilities and who treat them equally to people without disabilities.
Haley says:
Haley
Biloxi, MS
Be a professional pianist!
LAURIE ELISE says:
LAURIE ELISE
BEREA, OH
I aspire to become a journalist. I already have a degree in music education, which I can no longer use. My credits have been transfered to TRI C. I hope to start there and then transfer to Ohio University to complete the degree.
rose says:
rose
reston, VA
I am going to be a medical assitant and a nurse. I love to help people when they are in need.
Tristan says:
Tristan
Modesto, CA
I am going to be an architect. I love to draw and design things.
Elaine says:
Elaine
Hopewell Junction, NY
I will graduate in May with a B.S. in biomedical engineering and a minor in Spanish. Then I will go on to get my PhD in Rehabilitation Science and Tech allowing me to design next gen assistive tech. I will also continue to break down barriers and misconceptions about physical disabilities.
Stephanie says:
Stephanie
Rochester, NY
I will graduate from college in May with a B.S. in Management and a B.A. in English. I will continue on to law school where I will learn to be a great lawyer that will defend the rights of individuals with disabilities. I will help to make our world a better place for everybody.
Sara-Elizabeth says:
Sara-Elizabeth
Gardiner, NY
I’m 14 yrs old & I have epilepsy & I’m in the 9th grade. Once I graduate, I want to continue my education in religious studies & drama. I’m also an epilepsy advocate & I’ll continue my current goal to break the stigma that surrounds epilepsy via my website (itsnotwhoiam.com) & more.
kay lyn woodward
Dallas ft worth, TX
- maintain the highest level of service with my company within its marketing operations inspite of being a cancer patient in remission. The aftermath of chemotherapy treatment has left me with a great deal of everyday pain in my bones and joints. Some of it has to do with previous rotator and neck injuries.
Russell
Charlotte, NC
- When I was younger, I wanted to be a firefighter. But since I became ill, I changed my mind. Now, I have a computer and have taught myself computer animation. I want to be a video game designer. I want to go to college to learn about all the different programs and tricks to work on videos and movies.
Mike
Seattle, WA
- I am deaf and have CP. I received a business computer certification in 2006. My aspirations are to work with business professionals and I need access for my future part time job. I would love to meet friendly employers who are supportive of people with disabilities and who treat them equally to people without disabilities.
Haley
Biloxi, MS
- Be a professional pianist!
LAURIE ELISE
BEREA, OH
- I aspire to become a journalist. I already have a degree in music education, which I can no longer use. My credits have been transfered to TRI C. I hope to start there and then transfer to Ohio University to complete the degree.
kay lyn woodward
Dallas ft worth, TX
maintain the highest level of service with my company within its marketing operations inspite of being a cancer patient in remission. The aftermath of chemotherapy treatment has left me with a great deal of everyday pain in my bones and joints. Some of it has to do with previous rotator and neck injuries.