Do what interests you...
If you want to be a CEO of a company, then do it!
You should not be bound by your chair...
There are endless possibilities there if you want to take them...
Employer's are not going to judge you based on your physical attributes, they are going to want the smart, educated person that comes with them!
2006-07-03 03:09:32
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answered by kristijay99 3
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You are not giving us enough information really. You should do whatever it is that interests you and that you have the ability for. When you say you are 22 and doing your final year, do you mean final year at college or at high school? It's a bit late to be thinking of what job you want if this is your final year in college. If this is your final year in high school then you should be in some sort of transition program at school and they should be able to help direct your studies.
My best advice for you is to contact your states Rehabilitation Department. This is usually under the direction of Health and Human Services, so contact you state's H&HS and find out who does vocational rehabilitation for persons with a disability. A state rehabilitation counselor is trained at helping people with a disability find jobs and they do it at no charge to the person receiving services. This means they will pay for your college tuition and books, and even living expenses if this is what you and your counselor feel you will need to find gainful employment. They will test your interests and then test your abilities and together the two of you will figure out what job you want to work towards. Then the state rehabilitation program will provide the funding necessary to make that happen. It may be that you decide on a vocation that does not need a college degree, but maybe needs a technical certificate. They would pay for this also, like at a junior college or a vo-tech school. It may be that you want a job that requires an apprentiship, and the rehab counselor can set this up for you too. Just call them and set up an appointment, it is free services that you are entitled to and they can provide whatever you need. Their job is to help you find a job and if it takes modifications to your car so you can drive to work, or special tools you might need on the job, they will provide them and they will pay for them.
On a personal note, I am in a wheelchair too. I am 50 and was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis when I was 39. I am about to graduate from college (again) with a master's degree in counseling which will be my second career in life (so far). The state of Texas has paid for my second college degree, so that's why I know about the rehabilitation programs. I chose counseling because I wanted to go back to work, but I also want to be able to repay the state of Texas for paying for my education, so I choose a career that I can work for the state with. I am glad to hear you are looking for work and understand that while you might never be an astronaut, there are gazillions of important and fulfilling jobs that a person in a wheelchair can do just as well if not better than an able bodied person can. So hats off to you for not feeling sorry for yourself and trying to get out there and join the workforce! You are already an inspiration just by showing your desire to overcome your adversity and find employment!
2006-07-03 03:21:15
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answered by rackinfratchin 2
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I think the best action you can take would be to talk with your adviser. My sister has Cerebral Palsy and although she could not go to college, she had many sessions with her high school counselors to get advice on how to continue her education. They were very helpful in aiding her to assess her own wants and likes to find work that would best suit her desires and her special needs. She is in fact working in the political field to gain rights for disabled persons.
If you do not want to address your adviser, take a moment to look at your strengths. If you are creative, maybe take some English courses to become an author or take some art classes to become an art curator at a museum. If you are more analytical minded, maybe an accountant or lawyer. If you are both analytical and creative, maybe continue in your schooling to get a masters degree in English or art or even science. With your masters, you can be the professor. Your opportunities are endless!
2006-07-03 03:29:42
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answered by lyndsiekivell 2
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Being in a wheelchair actually may help you get any job faster. Sorry to say that, but many employers are afraid of being accused of discrimination and would more readily hire you than a non-handicapped person with the same skills and training.
2006-07-03 03:12:18
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answered by Kaytee 5
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Dude you need to work on your grammar, sending in a resume as messed up as this question definitly removes any chance of any job outside of McDonalds. I have an Uncle in a wheelchair and he was a supervisor at some major company so being in a wheelchair doesn't have to stop you from doing anything.
2006-07-03 03:13:34
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answered by hollowagain 1
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If you are in the United States, you are covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Any and all jobs for which you are qualified through your education and skills, are open to you, if reasonable modifications and accomodations can give you access (ramps, Speak-Write programming, etc.). Employers may not discriminate based on your disability (if you are otherwise more qualified than other applicants, they must hire you).
http://www.eeoc.gov/facts/jobapplicant.html
http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/
2006-07-03 03:41:24
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answered by spedusource 7
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It all depends in what part of the world you are. If you are in the West....I think you can do a lot...and if you are in the East....you might have limited choices
But honestly....Sky is the limit
You can be a writer
You can be a programmer
You can be an accountant
You can be a Mathematician
Or
You can be an inspiration to others
Wish you all the best
2006-07-03 03:14:24
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answered by Fawad 2
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I know several very successful lawyers who are wheeelchair bound. In fact, Texas Supreme Court Justice Greg Abbot is an inspiring example of a man unstopped by his circumstances.
2006-07-03 03:14:02
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answered by shoppingontherun 4
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each and every cellular has DNA and that's consisted of two strands tightly woven around one yet another. the element that prevents the two strands from breaking aside is named a telomeric cap (that's random nucleotide sequences referred to as nonsense codons. Codon is a three series of nucleotides that codes for amino acids eg. CUU is a amino acid referred to as proline . A nonsense codon is one that doesnt code for any amino acid manufacturing) every time your cells divide a small series is misplaced there via lowering the steadiness of the cellular's DNA (in layman's words). this could ultimately lead do maximum of Ur cells' DNA starting to be volatile. and commonly whilst a mistake occurs in DNA the cellular will carry out motor vehicle cytolysis (cellular suicide) to sidestep issues. So once you're previous maximum of ur cells telomeric caps would be low and that they are companies to die whilst they attempt to divide.. Whats extremely interesting approximately this theory is the impression it has on evolution (via fact this occurs on the two meiotic to boot as mitotic divisions. via fact of this a species grows previous too till now it mutates.. yet thats a different tale)
2016-11-01 03:25:31
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answered by Erika 4
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You might try IOSCAR; it's free and quick. It asks you questions and suggests occupations based on your interests, knowledge, skills, and abilities. It also has a lot of information on occupations and on the outlook for different occupations.
http://www.ioscar.org/tx/
http://www.ioscar.org/tx/ip/ipinstruct.asp
2006-07-03 03:12:01
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answered by crao_craz 6
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