According to Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat (Department of Social Welfare, JKM) which manages the Persons with Disabilities (OKU) registry, there are a total of 637537 persons with disabilities as of 31 January 2023, which is about 1.9% of Malaysian population.
Even though more and more businesses are making it a priority to hire Persons with Disabilities, there is still work to be done to make sure that everyone has the same opportunities. If you are in this group, you know that the job search and interview process can be hard for you because of the unique challenges you face.
Here are some of the best jobs for Persons with Disabilities:
You can, of course, go after any job for which you have the knowledge and skills, but your special skills might mean that you’ll enjoy and be more successful in certain jobs.
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1. Pet Sitting
Pet sitting can be one of the best jobs for Persons with Disabilities. It can be done part-time or full-time and needs little interaction with other people. If necessary, you can talk to pet owners through writing or by reading their lips. While their owners are busy, you can walk dogs, cuddle cats, and care for and connect with various animals.
2. Horticulturist
Persons with Disabilities can find many jobs in the horticulture business. People who like routines and can work independently will do well in these jobs. Other perks include being able to work outside and, quite literally, reaping the fruits of your labor.
3. Retail Stocker
Persons with Disabilities can get good first jobs as stockers in stores or as shelves in libraries. You’ll need to be very organized, able to read and have a good visual memory, but you won’t have to listen or talk much on the job. Also, the job is slow-paced most of the time.
4. Massage Therapist
Massage therapy is one of the best jobs for people with learning disabilities who like to work with their hands, can follow clear directions, and don’t mind some social interaction.
5. Warehouse, Factory, and Fast Food Workers
Looking for a place with few people and lots of routines? Suppose you are also good at paying attention to details. In that case, you might work well in warehouses, factories, or fast-food places.
6. Data Entry
At this job, you will be putting information into spreadsheets or files. It’s an example of an easy job for disabled people who like to work on a computer and don’t mind doing the same thing repeatedly.
7. Customer Service Representative
Customer service is one of those areas where people with disabilities can do a wide range of jobs. You can work in online chat support, call centers, and sometimes even from home, so you don’t have to go to an office daily.
8. Software Developer
Software developers usually work on short-term projects, which can be great for people that struggle with repetition. It’s also a job where you sit down and use a computer. On top of that, you need to understand how complicated things work, think outside the box, and work on your own.
9. Graphic Designer
Do you like to work on your own? Are you artistic and have a good eye for detail? As a graphic artist, you’ll develop ideas and visual elements for websites, brands, and ads.
10. Writer or Copy Editor
Being a writer or copy editor is great if you like creative, different, and, most of the time, working alone. As with many other choices we’ve listed, you can do these jobs from home and, in many cases, set your own hours.
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Anisa is a writer who focuses on career and lifestyle topics in an effort to motivate both job searchers and employers towards greater fulfillment in their professional lives.
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