Section 2: TBI, PTSD & Employment

Jobs Well-Suited for People with TBI/PTSD

First and foremost, there are no specific jobs best suited for any "disability." Jobs are best matched to a person's interests, strengths and abilities. Because the effects of TBI and PTSD vary widely, there are numerous occupations that any person with TBI or PTSD can pursue. Individuals with TBI and/or PTSD are finding jobs in a variety of settings, including information technology (IT) companies, healthcare facilities, Veterans' service organizations, government agencies and many other areas. However, certain environmental characteristics provide the greatest potential for workplace achievement and success:

• Regular daily schedules
• Access to memory aids (such as voice recorders, PDAs, and task checklists)
• Tasks without a great deal of daily deviation
• Low levels of distracting noise and light 
• Flexibility to take regular breaks