Chances are, there is a technological innovation out there that can.
Technology is no longer just the domain of the elite. These days, assistive technology finds its way into a great many jobs for people with special needs. From electric paper folders to talking wristwatches to computers controlled by head movements, there is a full spectrum of technological offerings that can help a person with a disability hold a job. Across the country, in every state, there are transition specialists, vocational rehabilitation agencies, and prevocational counselors who work with students who have disabilities, the school team, and potential employers to make employment happen. There are rehabilitation agencies and rehabilitation engineers who identify abilities in a potential job candidate and who then figure out strategies with employers to help each client with a disability find work.