This is a guest blog from Tanya Lee, founder of AbilityVillage. She draws inspiration from her younger brother, Charlie, who refuses to let cerebral palsy stand in the way of his dreams. Her brother is a college graduate and has recently started his career in business. Seeing Charlie refuse to let his disability limit him, Tanya believes that every disabled individual has the ability to follow their career dreams and make amazing things happen.Today’s job market is challenging for young adults with disabilities, but it doesn’t have to be a scary proposition. In fact, with the right mix of skills, education, and networking, a career in business can be the perfect opportunity to launch an exciting and fulfilling future. With over 17,000 businesses operating just in Somerset, NJ, there are plenty of opportunities for individuals who want to enter the field of business as a ... View Post

If you love what you do, everything around gets easier! Have you ever wondered why it's easier for some people to explain what they do than most of us? One of the biggest reasons is they love what they do. And when you love what you do, you don't just do it for a living; you live with it every day. Eventually, it becomes a part of your identity and personality. When you truly love what you do, you talk about it to everyone, even to kids, in the most amazing and engaging way! You talk to ... View Post

Searching for a job can be stressful regardless of whether you are in a knowledge-based or skill-based career. With so many job openings popping up on your screens, in your inbox, or through referrals and friends in the business, it might all seem grand and glorious to people outside your orbit. To some it might even seem that you are spoiled for choice and hence are not able to make the right decision. But so many options and choices can also lead to a phenomenon known as decision fatigue. ... View Post

For individuals looking for a job and those going through the current upheaval in the tech industry, not all is lost. There are great workplaces that are looking for talent. The internet is full of information that a job seeker can use to find an ideal job. These include job boards, blogs, YouTube vlogs, self-help guides, and training programs, among other resources. The most important part in this journey of rediscovery and realignment is played by the person seeking employment. If you are ... View Post

We are now halfway through Disability History Month in the UK (16th November – 16th December)! This month is an amazing opportunity to familiarise ourselves with key figures and events that led to the improved rights we enjoy today as disabled people, while also recognising that there is much work yet to be done and we have a role to play in continuing the tireless activism of our ancestors.Sadly, some of the names of these trailblazers aren’t as widely known as they ought to be, ... View Post

It’s hard to believe that our family has been adjusting to life with diabetes for over a decade now, and yet we still learn something new every. single. day.   The day of my husband’s diagnosis marks a hard shift in the way this family operates, apart from the obvious medically-discharged-military-family that returned from life abroad to adjust to civilian life.  This condition effects every intended plan, right down to day-to-day functions and parenting ... View Post

By Melissa Mooney, EMEA Project Coordinator at Rangam Burnout is a feeling that’s familiar to all of us, neurodivergent or otherwise. Many of us will have felt like we have too much on our plate from time to time and work demands can often be the trigger for this feeling that there is more going on than you feel you can handle. When you are neurodivergent, however, this can be an especially intense experience as on top of all the sources of prolonged stress that may lead a neurotypical ... View Post

Returning to the civilian life after serving in the military is often challenging for veterans. According to a report from the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, nearly 250,000 military veterans prepare to transition to civilian life each year. This means that thousands of professionals need a non-military career to utilize the skills they have learned and honed during their time in the services. People serving in the military develop skills related to management, leadership, ... View Post

Emma Kearns, Solutions Manager at Rangam UK and Ireland, chronicles her epiphanic journey towards ADHD.My journey is probably reflected in many women who have a similar story to tell. At 36 I had my first child and immediately after we were plunged into lockdown 1.0 (3 days after to be precise – he clearly hadn’t received the lock own memo and decided that the first clap for carers was his cue to make his arrival!). At this point, I had already started thinking ‘I wonder if ... View Post

This month, we celebrate Black History Month in the UK! Intersectionality is an integral part of the Disabled experience which unfortunately is still notably underrepresented in mainstream discussions around disability inclusion. This month, we would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to some of our favourite Black Disabled activists and content creators and invite you to follow these amazing people who provide such an incredible wealth of knowledge and insight into their lived ... View Post