by Mary Tyrer

Created on: April 20, 2009

People with disabilities do not need help from the government to get a job or have a career. Many talented people hold jobs, have careers, and lead happy productive lives. That said, much like other laws to protect women and minorities, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 does stop employers from discriminating against those with disabilities. However, this is not a direct hand up from the government, only allowing the disabled to be considered without an employer seeing his or her disability.

Many disabled individuals do need help locating employment, or finding employment that suits his or her mental capacity. This should not fall to the government to place a person with a disability in a particular job. Many disabled individuals are self sufficient and are able to lead productive lives without supervision. They are low functioning, yet are capable of finding employment on his or her own.

People with disabilities that need care yet are still able to work and function in society may need help finding employment. Nonetheless, this deed should not fall to the government to find jobs for those who are unable to do so for themselves. The communities we live in have many resources that will help people with disabilities find work. Church groups are a good resource with helpful parishioners, and support staff that is able to help a disabled person find work.

The main moral support a person with disabilities has is his or her family. Family members are able to help their disabled relative to find work suited for their needs. Work programs are set up at local area community boards, recreation centers and other community outreach programs that help employ the disabled. The government is not always the answer to keeping people with disabilities productive and working on a regular basis.

In society today an option of helping you disabled relative to work from home making buttons, arranging items for a home business a parent, friend or relative might run from home works to keep a disabled person working and feeling as though they are contributing to society. Disabled people want to feel needed, keeping them out of government and into community and family work environment benefits everyone involved. People with disabilities who cannot work outside the home, have trouble working with the public need to feel as though they contribute. Granted finding jobs for people with severe disabilities can be difficult, yet depending on the government to find the right job match is a waste of time, and money. People who know the disabled person, and cares for his or her wellbeing will do a far better job finding them a place of employment.

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