Career Opportunities in Healthcare, Medicine, and Disability Services | Publications
Summary: The Disabled World range of publications listed in the table below feature a variety of informative resources focused on disability and employment, offering articles, research papers, and job-related advice. Topics include career opportunities, job search strategies, work accommodations, and workplace rights. These materials are valuable to people with disabilities, seniors, or those facing challenges in the workforce by providing practical guidance, expert insights, and real-world examples. The publications focus on healthcare, medicine, and disability services, with sub-topics spanning from job descriptions like neuroplasticity specialists, speech pathology, and medical coding to broader subjects such as care coordination for children with disabilities and the role of vocational case managers. Whether through detailed job market analyses or personal success stories, the publications aim to enhance understanding and offer solutions that support better career outcomes and greater inclusion in the workplace.
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| Title and Description | Ed | Publish Revised |
|---|---|---|
| What Is a Neuroplastician? Understanding the Field of Neuroplasticity Specialists Neuroplasticians combine insights from neuroscience with coaching or educational approaches to support personal development and cognitive enhancement. | ✓ ✓ | 17 Jul 2024 23 Jun 2025 |
| Heroes Work Here: Recognizing Direct Support Professionals Article explains the essential role of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). | 1 Jul 2022 4 Jul 2022 | |
| Primary Care Physicians More Likely to Recommend Careers as Nurse Practitioners Even those satisfied with their careers would recommend careers as nurse practitioners, rather than as physicians, for qualified students. | 7 Jan 2015 | |
| Nursing Ranked Most Honest Ethical Profession For the past 13 years, the public has voted nurses as the most honest and ethical profession in America in the Gallup poll. | 22 Dec 2014 26 Sep 2021 | |
| Best Jobs for Disabled People CareerCast identifies some of the best careers for job seekers with disabilities, such as accountant, physician assistant and statistician. | 4 Nov 2014 30 Nov 2020 | |
| Coordinating Care for Children with Disabilities - Leadership Education in Neuro-developmental and Related Disabilities LEND is an interdisciplinary leadership training program funded by the federal Maternal and Child Health Bureau. | 7 Aug 2011 | |
| Careers in Health Care - What They Offer for Students with Disabilities Most of the jobs in health care are covered by the ADA so health care careers offer a unique opportunity to students with disabilities. | 15 Dec 2010 19 Jun 2017 | |
| Special Needs Life Quality Coaching Classes The International Association for Life Quality offers specialization coursework designed to train professionals to work as Special Needs Life Quality Coaches. | 22 Nov 2010 | |
| Opportunity for Interns with Disabilities - Kessler Foundation BEST Pilot Program The BEST Program is funded by the Kessler Foundation and works with the Federation of Cooperative Credit Unions Allies Inc. and the National Disability Institute. | 22 Oct 2010 | |
| Physical Therapy Travel Jobs Physical therapy jobs are an option for job-seekers who want to explore a variety of locations throughout the country. | 8 Oct 2010 | |
| Speech Pathology Job Description A speech pathologist or a speech therapist treats individuals grappling with communication problems associated with the voice fluency language and speech. | 30 Sep 2010 5 Feb 2024 | |
| Healthcare Staffing and Recruitment Agency Medical facilities are always on the lookout for the well-qualified and experienced personnel. | 16 Aug 2010 16 Jun 2013 | |
| How to Become a Chiropractor Most chiropractic training is a four year academic course consisting of both classroom and clinical instruction. | 20 Jul 2010 | |
| Vocational Case Manager Role in Returning People to Work A critical evaluation of the role of the vocational case manager within rehabilitation in returning someone to work. | 27 Apr 2010 9 Jul 2022 | |
| Occupational Therapists: Guide to Occupational Therapy Occupational therapists (OT) work with people who may be experiencing physical psychological and social problems. | 7 Feb 2010 22 Sep 2021 | |
| Paralegal Jobs - Overview and Information If you have an analytical mind then a career as a paralegal can be immensely satisfying. | 9 Mar 2009 19 Mar 2011 | |
| Medical Coding Careers Tips for becoming a medical coder including future career potential for medical coders and transcription fields. | 26 Feb 2009 16 Jun 2013 | |
| Dental Assistant Jobs Information Information on becoming a dental assistant a profession expected to experience dramatic growth over the next decade with job openings. | 26 Feb 2009 16 Jun 2013 | |
| Explanation of Physical Therapists Jobs Healthcare facilities in the United States offer attractive healthcare jobs that carry good remuneration and benefits for physical therapists. | 25 Feb 2009 16 Jun 2013 | |
| Oncology Nursing Employment Positions Oncology nurses provide care for chronically or critically ill cancer patients and are a necessity for the health care industry. | 19 Feb 2009 3 Jul 2010 | |
| Careers In Nursing: Labor and Delivery Labor and Delivery Nursing is one of many fields of specialization in which a nursing graduate may choose to concentrate. | 19 Feb 2009 3 Jul 2010 | |
| Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Employment Description The position of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Home Health Aide is a critical element to a variety of medical and health care-related organizations. | 19 Feb 2009 16 Dec 2019 | |
| Nursing Careers - Family Nurse Practitioner Job description for becoming a family nurse practitioner who specializes in general family medicine. | 19 Feb 2009 3 Jul 2010 | |
| Flight Nursing Employment in Medevac Aircraft Flight nursing or critical care transport nurse provides competent care for patients being transferred from an accident to the hospital. | 7 Feb 2009 8 Jun 2013 | |
| Medical Assistant Employment Jobs The medical assistant position offers a chance to enter into the medical field that can lead to a stable and reliable career path. | 7 Feb 2009 3 Jul 2010 | |
| Learning Disability Related Careers Today there are a lot of learning disability related jobs available. | 6 Feb 2009 25 Jun 2010 | |
| How to Become a Medical Transcriptionist Guide A medical transcriptionists earnings can vary according to geographic area skill level place of employment and method of compensation. | 6 Feb 2009 19 Jun 2017 |
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