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| Disabled
Entrepreneurs |
| According
to the U.S. Department of Census, people with disabilities
are almost twice as likely to start a business as
non-disabled individuals. 14% of people with disabilities
working are self employed, compared to 8% of non-disabled
persons. |
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are so many people with disabilities starting successful
businesses each year?
This trend may be due in part to the disastrously
high unemployment rate among people with disabilities.
Everyday people with disabilities are choosing to
become self-employed so they can work at their own
pace in an environment that accommodates their special
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| As
a person with a disability or a chronic health condition,
you may have tried unsuccessfully to find work or
you may have found that your employer is unwilling
or unable to accommodate your needs. You may be
looking for an option that allows you to earn a
living and manage your health at the same time.
Owning your own business often provides the flexibility
that is necessary to those who require frequent
medical attention, flexible hours, accessible work
space, or other special considerations.
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Starting
a business requires a significant commitment of time,
energy and resources. It also requires that the individual
have some marketable skills or a product or service
with a demonstrated market demand. Any person pursuing
business ownership must be prepared to make personal
sacrifices and they must be willing to learn the "how
to's" of starting and successfully managing a
business enterprise.
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Please
review some of our favorite websites focused on disability
resources
AAPD
- American Association Of People With Disabilities.
$10,000 awarded annually to people with disabilities
who are emerging leaders in their field and have positive
visions for the disability community.
ABILITY
Magazine
ABILITY Magazine bimonthly featuring news and resources
related to assistive technology, medical research,
the ADA, personal empowerment and employment.
disABILITY
Information and Resources.
One of the largest collections of resources for all
types of disabilities.
disabilityexchange.org
disabilityexchange.org, where individuals with disabilities,
their families and support groups can connect, get
the information they need, and become empowered.
The
National Organization on Disability
Gateway to information and programs to expand the
participation and contribution of Americas 54 million
men, women and children with disabilities in all aspects
of life.
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