1.Self- Assessment and Understanding 2.Understanding of Careers and World of Work 3.Choosing a Career Path 4.Establishing a Plan to Enter the Career Career Decision Making Process

1.Self- Assessment and Understanding Know your interests, skills, and abilitiesKnow your interests, skills, and abilities individuals are more satisfied if they engage in activities they like to do Understand your disability and how it impacts you as an employeeUnderstand your disability and how it impacts you as an employee

Career Decision Making Process 2.Understanding Careers and World of Work Careers in the 21 st Century are changingCareers in the 21 st Century are changing We are living in the information age – ability to use technology and assistive technology is criticalWe are living in the information age – ability to use technology and assistive technology is critical

Career Decision Making Process 3.Choosing a Career Path Interview people with disabilities similar to yours, find out about what they do and how they compensate for their disabilityInterview people with disabilities similar to yours, find out about what they do and how they compensate for their disability Participate in job shadowing, mentoring,Participate in job shadowing, mentoring, and internships and internships

Career Decision Making Process 4.Establishing a Plan to Enter the Career Know your rights and responsibilitiesKnow your rights and responsibilities Build a good resume and cover letterBuild a good resume and cover letter Use resources like the One Stop or VRUse resources like the One Stop or VR Be comfortable addressing your disabilityBe comfortable addressing your disability and accommodations you may need and accommodations you may need

Career Decision Making Process 5.Resources