Active Jobs for People with Disabilities

Some people may have the misconception that every disabled person needs a sit down job. Some people may also have the misconception that every disabled person has a physical disability. However, in reality, disabled people are a diverse and varied group of people with a wide range of disabilities, conditions, and illnesses that present themselves in very different ways.

Many people have invisible or mental disabilities that do not affect their physical capability to stand, walk or be active. In fact, some disabilities will be helped by the person involved staying active on a daily basis. Active jobs for people with disabilities can be some of the best options out there for certain conditions, as they may help the person manage their symptoms, reduce flare-ups, and feel more resilient.

On this page, we are going to talk more about why active jobs for people with disabilities are helpful, and where to find them.

 

Why are Active Jobs Beneficial for People with Disabilities?

Active jobs may help disabled people in different ways. Here are some examples of scenarios where they would be particularly beneficial…

 

• An employee has an anxiety disorder. They find that when they work in sit-down office jobs or they work from home, their symptoms increase and they have more time to ruminate and have anxious thoughts. In an active job, they can manage the physical and mental effects of their anxiety much better and they feel a reduction of overall anxious thoughts.

 

• An employee has endometriosis. When they stay still for long periods of time, they feel that they have more cramps and their pain is more noticeable. When they stay active, their muscles stay more limber and the activity soothes some of their pain and cramps.

 

• An employee has scoliosis. When they work at a desk they experience increased pain and cramping in their back and other limbs. Staying active at work helps with their overall pain management.

There is a mix of mental and physical disabilities that can be helped by active jobs. It is important to remember that everyone’s experience with disability is different and unique. We should never assume that because someone is disabled they will want to sit down and stay at home to work. While this may be extremely beneficial for some disabled people, it may have exactly the opposite effect on others.

 

Where to Find Accessible and Active Jobs for Disabled People

Here at Careers with Disabilities, we like to leave stereotypes behind and focus on the individual experiences of disabled people. We know how important it is for disabled people to have access to a range of opportunities in environments that are safe and friendly for people with disabilities.

You can use our disability-friendly job board and directory of accessible employers to find the best active jobs for you in your area.