Having a disability can create challenges when it comes to job hunting and career advancement. Having a disability alongside autism can often make it more challenging. However, it’s definitely not impossible, especially with all the great apps that are available to assist you with every aspect of your job. From landing an interview to enhancing your performance, there’s a useful app that can help. Here are the best apps to help individuals with disabilities succeed in their careers.
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These days, you need a reliable smartphone. Stay in contact with clients, customers, other employees, or your boss with an up-to-date smartphone. Thankfully, newer phones like these come with a plethora of accessibility features, like text-to-speech. Just like it sounds, you can use this handy option to have your phone read what is on your screen to you. Similarly, you can use dictation to have your phone type messages. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg; be sure to explore the settings available in whatever phone you’re using.
It’s Break Time
The It’s Break Time app was created specifically for people with disabilities to become more independent at their job. It will remind the employee to take breaks on time and let them know when to return to work. In addition, the app can also help support systems stay connected by sending alerts about the employee’s daily feelings about the job. According to the app’s creators, Lampos Solutions, It’s Break Time is recommended for people with memory issues or developmental disabilities, including Down syndrome, autism, Alzheimer’s, and dementia.
Hearing Aid Apps
This isn’t about one specific app, but a whole category of apps. For the hard of hearing, most hearing aid manufacturers, including Signia, Widex, and Unitron, have a compatible app to enhance your hearing aid use. The apps will allow you to control your hearing aid right from your smartphone. That means no one else will be able to tell that you’re adjusting your hearing aid unless they can see your screen.
Most hearing aid apps offer the ability to adjust the volume, block background noise, and connect to another device such as a TV, as well as offer advice and helpful tips about your hearing. These apps will benefit your career by making it easy to adjust your hearing discreetly during a meeting, and by ensuring you’re always able to hear the presentation or instructions from your boss. A hearing aid app can level the playing field between those with hearing difficulties and those without.
Monster Job Search
While the Monster app wasn’t designed specifically for people with disabilities, it’s a great tool that connects job seekers with all kinds of jobs. Its easy-to-use interface (specifically, you can swipe to apply for a job) means anyone can search for a job through the app, including individuals with disabilities. Find the perfect job that works with or around your needs. The Monster website even has an article with advice for those with disabilities who are searching for employment.
Learning Online
Earning a degree that boosts your career prospects is easier than ever with the preponderance of online programs. While technically not an app, earning an advanced online degree is convenient and affordable, and with flexible options available, you can continue working your current job as you learn.
Today, companies all over the world are designing apps for almost every use and for every audience. That means autistic individuals with disabilities can get farther ahead in their jobs than ever before. With the above apps, you can overcome any challenge and succeed in your career.
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