Access All: Disability News and Mental Health Doing it differently: Tips on how to get a job if you're disabled
Apr 23, 2025
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Liz Jackson's Startup Journey
- Liz Jackson started a telemarketing business the same year she went blind. She scaled it to 17 years, employing 100 people and franchising 18 times across the country.
- She credits her success to focusing on strengths and delegating tasks she couldn't do blind, leading to rapid growth.
Leveraging Disability as Advantage
- Going blind helped Liz focus on what she could do well instead of trying to do everything herself. Delegating tasks was key to scaling her business.
- This approach turned a potential handicap into a business advantage by leveraging strengths and outsourcing weaknesses.
When To Disclose Disability
- Do not disclose your disability on job applications to avoid premature bias from employers. Only disclose at the interview stage if you need adjustments.
- Research the company first; disclose disability early only if the employer has a track record of inclusivity to leverage it as an asset.