A lot of people have less visible disabilities and can get good jobs. Those with readily recognizable disabilities have a harder time of it. It’s not supposed to be this way, but you and I both know that discrimination does exist.

He may have to focus on something at the fringe of his degree field, or he may have to volunteer for a little while, to get “noticed” by the right people.

Businesses are supposed to find ways around the things disabled people can’t do, or can’t do well enough to suit them. There should be a state agency, Rehab Commission, etc., that will be glad to help him find a job. Often, people will work with the Commission when they will refuse to work with individuals.

All the best from a disabled tax preparer and bookkeeper. 😉

http://www.jan.wvu.edu/media/CP.html

I would suggest that you consult with someone at your local office that deals with people who are disabled. Unfortunately, I think that getting a position in the sports field would be almost impossible.

This site lists some jobs that are open in upstate New York for people suffering from cerebral palsy. Comparable jobs might be available elsewhere.

http://careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Companies/CompanyJobResults.aspx?Strcrit=QID%3dA3850769820194%3bst%3da%3buse%3dALL%3bCID%3d%3f%3bSID%3d%3f%3bTID%3d0%3bENR%3dNO%3bDTP%3dDR3%3bYDI%3dYES%3bIND%3dALL%3bPDQ%3dAll%3bJN%3dAll%3bPAYL%3d0%3bPAYH%3dgt120%3bPOY%3dNO%3bETD%3dALL%3bRE%3dALL%3bMGT%3dDC%3bSUP%3dDC%3bFRE%3d30%3bHHName%3dUpstateCerebralPalsy%3bCHL%3dAL%3bQS%3dsid_unknown%3bSS%3dNO%3bTITL%3d0%3bOB%3d-modifiedint%3bJQT%3dRAD&Comp_DID=C8A6HK5XTRGSV16M2JQ

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