This training focuses on empowering individuals with disabilities through self-employment, emphasizing it as a viable and rewarding career path. Participants will explore the benefits of entrepreneurship, such as flexibility, financial independence, and personal growth, along with the unique challenges entrepreneurs with disabilities face, including access to capital and navigating public benefits. The session highlights the importance of vocational rehabilitation (VR) support, mentorship, and tailored accommodations to foster entrepreneurial success, with real-life case studies illustrating how individuals have built sustainable businesses.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the benefits and challenges of self-employment for individuals with disabilities and how vocational rehabilitation can play a role in supporting entrepreneurial ventures.
• Learn strategies for providing effective support and mentorship to entrepreneurs with disabilities, including navigating financial barriers, building personalized business plans, and accessing appropriate accommodations.