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Have you thought about launching your own ecommerce businesses? If you’re looking for ways to bring in some extra income while still being around to care for your kids, becoming an entrepreneur might be the perfect path for you! Parents with disabilities can thrive in entrepreneurial roles that offer freedom and flexibility unmatched by traditional employment. Of course, starting a business is always easier said than done.
To hire and retain tech talent with disabilities, you must go above and beyond the ADA laws. The laws that protect individuals with disabilities during the hiring process and during employment aren't sufficient to create a truly supporting and welcoming environment. ADA laws are minimum standards. They don't create a supportive environment.
If you’re reading this, you already know how to use technology to find helpful resources from organizations like SPORK! These helpful posts and resources from writers who have some of the same challenges as you do can come in handy for living a more fulfilling life. But did you know that technology can also help you achieve a more successful career? If not, you definitely need to check out this list of some of the big ways tech can help you reach your career goals.
If you’re a business owner looking to fill roles in your company, it’s important to think outside the box as you search for candidates. You can do this by hiring freelancers, rather than big-name agencies, and you can look to candidates like those who are disabled, seniors, and veterans. And as you bring on new employees or freelancers, consider ways to improve your workplace in order to foster a positive work environment for a diverse staff.
