Self-Employment Ideas for People With Disability

A person with a disability may have trouble performing day to day tasks for an employer. A disabled person may find more success when working on their own. When a person is self-employed they may have more flexibility in their schedule, and there are many online self-employment opportunities available online.

Freelancing

There are many freelancing services that can make a lot of money, especially when they are presented online. The type of freelancing a person does is usually based on their talents. A person with a great voice may consider marketing themselves as a voiceover artist, for example. Another freelancing idea may be to build websites for other businesses or individuals. You can even build your own websites. Attracting traffic to sites and building up content can really pay off.

Opening Their Own Business

Many people have hobbies that they enjoy. Starting a business based on a hobby may be a great idea for a disabled person. A disabled person who collects baseball cards could open a store and sell them. Someone who likes interior decorating can sell items to enhance people’s home décor.  Keep in mind that starting a business may require a lot of money to open and maintain. Licenses are often required.

Buying and Selling Products

Many people make their living off of auction sites. In many cases, people will go out and shop for very low priced or free items that they can sell for a higher price. An individual may focus on clothing, antiques and many other items. You can offer to clean out other people’s garages in return for their unwanted items as a way to get merchandise to sell online.