If you have a physical or mental disability, it is important to consider any limitations in career choice. For example, if you are injured and can no longer sit or stand for long periods, or can no longer lift more than a gallon of milk, it would be wise to plan for a new sedentary occupation with the option to sit or stand.  If you tend toward impatience, easily lose your temper, or have frequent mood swings, it would likely be best to plan a career in a field that limits work with the public.

 

As a part of the vocational planning process, HSO provides testing and career development services that help individuals plan for careers and jobs they will be able to sustain for many years. For some, this will also help break patterns of short term jobs or unsuccessful work attempts due to the effects of a poor match between occupations or jobs, and one's individual characteristics.

 

For additional information on career development services we offer to all HSO consumers, see our Career Options and Outcomes Program descriptions.