The dire need for people with mentally challenged is self-sufficiency and independence. They can achieve this through meaningful employment and also by developing there potential fully. This can be done through vocational training services or programmes which prepare the adult person with mentally challenged to enter the world of work.

Some jobs may require minimum training; some may require more. But the jobs should be taken according to the capacity of the person and how much he can do.

Jobs with Minimum Guidance/Training:

	Filing Assistant
	Gardener
	Petrol Pump Assistants
	Cleaner
	Help in Nurseries (Plant & Flowers)
	Retiring Room Attendants
	Helper

Jobs according to Personal Preferences/Talents that may require guidance:

	Block Printing		Envelope Making
	Candle Making		Duster Making
	Handloom		Flower Arrangement
	Book Binding		Chalk Making
	Card Making		Carpentry
	Glass Painting/Painting		Making Namkeens, Sandwiches etc.
	Lamination		Stitching
	Packaging & Cleaning - Dal / pulses / Masala Grinding

Jobs requiring more Formal Instruction/Guidance and Training:

	STD/ISD Phone Booth attendant		Usherers (at Trade Fairs/Exhibitions etc.)
	Petrol Pump Attendant		Theatre / Dance / Puppeteer
	Beauty Parlour (Helper/ Manicurists / Hair stylists etc.)		Xeroxing / Laminating
	Teacher's Aid		Shop Assistants
	Tailoring Garments		Helper / Waiter at Fast Food Outlets.
	Weaving		Peon, Office Assistants
	Working in a factory / workshop		Selling cakes, tea etc.
	Running their own small shop/stall etc.

Working and earning your own living not only helps to be financially independent, but also increases the self-esteem and confidence in a person.