Diverse Abilities Scholarship

My ideal job is to work in politics and help people with disabilities; I feel that it's important that we do everything we can to better understand people who are neurodivergent. This quality is very important because no matter who we are we're all the same deep down. As a person who has Asperger's I feel that this matters more so to me. The thing that I want is for people to understand me and not judge me based on my looks. The problem in society is that we judge people who we feel are different from each other. It's impossible to avoid this no matter where you go and what types of career fields you choose to go into. Remember, discrimination can still occur, it's just that the players are different, the way it's done is different, or possibly both. No matter what happens, if someone understands who you are and opens up about who you are, then it will make the world a better place. This is why I feel that this trait is the most important in any career that you want to work in. I believe that if you can start at the top, the effects will trickle down and it can help a lot of people's lives. While I'm working in politics, I want people to be open to accepting new approaches and encourage others to listen rather than speak what they feel is right. I understand that there may be disagreements, but some things are just unacceptable. For example, I feel that a lot of disabled people suffer the most in their childhood years because the teachers aren't properly trained and will often dismiss them. As a person in politics, I believe that a person with a disability may be an example to teachers that you don't need to "normalize" everyone and that it's okay to be different. To me, I feel that this is a great thing I want to see in my dream job. It's not just what I will the qualities I feel should be in a career, but the way I will search for it. The thing I should know is that having a disability can hinder me from getting good high-position jobs. Sometimes, I may need to find another one or fake it till I make it, but that may hinder my idea of improving rights for people with disabilities. But, I still should be open about my disability and be willing to not be afraid to show who I am. This is why I feel that I need to look for a career that has a union as well. Another great quality is being able to unionize, because unions can protect you from losing your job and they can speak on your behalf. I understand that unions aren't perfect, but having no unions is a worse alternative and it can leave you open to exploitation. But being part of a union can be great when you want to improve the workplace for people who have disabilities. At the same time, joining a union is a very crucial step in getting into the field of politics. This is the importance of looking for a union-based job because some bosses can fire you for just having a disability. Which is what I have to consider when looking for a career. Overall, I feel that having a great career involves being able to understand others, speaking out when you see something is wrong, and being part of a union. These qualities are what allow for a better work environment.