Embarking on a career search can be daunting, particularly
if you’re a job applicant with special needs. Having a physical or intellectual
disability can make tasks like developing a resume, filling out an application
and preparing for an interview exceedingly difficult without support, and
children with special needs don’t always have the same opportunities to develop
job skills as do their typically-developing counterparts.
We wanted to learn what would help people with special
needs find jobs more easily, so we reached out to some programs that specialize
in assisting people with special needs find employment. The Mighty spoke with
Keri Castaneda, Chief Program Officer of AbilityFirst, a program that offers a
variety of services for people with varying intellectual and physical abilities
in Pasadena, California. We also talked with Sarah Duplessis, the Program
Director for Food for Good Thought in Columbus, Ohio. Food for Good Thought
provides job training and support for people with autism and offers supported
employment at its gluten-free bakery.
To read more on this story, click here: 7 Tips for People with Special Needs Looking for a Job
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