Employment for People with Disabilities

Physical Disabilities

Physical disability does not affect the intellectual capacity of a person. However, it helps to understand their physical limitations, as you would then be able to employ them in a manner that makes best use of their other attributes.

Intellectual/Learning Disabilities

Intellectual Disability

When a person has a sub-average intellectual ability that is equivalent to or less than an IQ of 70, he or she, is assessed to be an intellectually disabled person. 

This disability is manifested notably by abnormal development, learning difficulties, and problems in social adjustment. However, people with intellectual disability are often straightforward and usually fun to work with. 

Learning Disability

There are several types of learning disabilities. Some of the more common ones are as follows:

• Autistic Spectrum Disorder
This is a lifelong developmental disability that affects the way a person relates
to and communicates with others, processes information and adapts to the
environment.

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
ADHD is a disorder that affects a person’s capacity to focus and sustain
attention, control impulsive behaviour etc.