Chapter 8: The Self-Employment Option

Much of the information provided in this section was derived from reports written by the Presidential Task Force on the Employment of People with Disabilities, with information provided by the President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities and by the U.S. Small Business Administration (http://www.sba.gov). Please see their Web sites, as well as the resources at the end of this chapter, for additional information.

A. Exploring Self-Employment as an Option

1. Exploring Self-Employment as an Option

2. The First Steps toward Self-Employment

3. Possible Barriers to Self-Employment for People with Disabilities

4. Tips on Preparing a Business Plan

B. Resources for the Self-Employed and Entrepreneurs