Hi, Sir/Madam My daughter is currently giving her 10th exam in New Delhi. She is suffering from locomotor disability and can't walk, even can't stand without help. Also their is problem in her left hand also. but she is good in studies. Can you suggest which stream ,course or subject she should choose for her secure future. I want all option open for her future prospects like govt or private job and even civil services if she can crack it. Please provide guidance.

Ans: Hi Soni

Based on the information that you have provided, I feel humanities will be a good fit for her. Commerce has a lot of accounting math. I am not sure if she will enjoy that. With humanities, she can study social sciences / liberal arts and simultaneously prepare for UPSC. As a second option, she can then try for entrepreneurship related areas where she has freedom and flexibility. I would also urge to identify any creative pursuits if she has. Creative careers are on the rise and also pay well.

Ans: It's great that your daughter has clear career aspirations, but it's important to remember that there are multiple paths to achieving them. Here are some points to consider:

UPSC is a highly competitive exam, and the success rate is relatively low. So, it's always good to have a backup plan. While pursuing her studies, your daughter can also prepare for other government exams, such as the state civil services or bank exams, as these can also offer good career prospects. But here, it will be a 9 to 5 job, as you said she doesn't want a 9-5 job.

Also If she doesn't want a 9 to 5 job, then she can consider careers in law, journalism, or entrepreneurship. These fields offer a lot of flexibility and the opportunity to work on her own terms.

If she is good at maths but doesn't like to solve complex problems, then she can consider commerce as an option. A career in finance or accounting can be a good fit for her.

Humanities can also be a good option for her if she is interested in subjects like history, geography, or political science. These fields can also help her in her UPSC preparations.

Lastly, while earning lots of money is a valid goal, it's important to also consider other factors like job satisfaction and work-life balance. Your daughter should choose a career that aligns with her interests and passions, rather than just focusing on the financial aspect.

Overall, encourage your daughter to explore different fields and subjects, and to keep an open mind about her career options. With hard work and dedication, she can achieve success in any field she chooses.

Ans: It's commendable that you are looking ahead to support your daughter's future. Given her interest in commerce and her talent in drawing, there are several ways to help her navigate her educational and career path effectively. Here are some detailed steps and suggestions to guide you:
Ensure the educational institution she plans to attend for her 11th and 12th grades can accommodate her needs. Speak to the school or college principal about making the environment accessible, including providing necessary aids like large print materials, magnifying devices, or digital resources. Advocate for sensitization programs in the school to ensure her peers and teachers understand her needs and can provide appropriate support. Completing her graduation will open up numerous opportunities. Encourage her to pursue her interests in commerce, as this field offers diverse career paths. Utilize the 1% reservation in identified government jobs and higher education for people with physical disabilities. This reservation is an important entitlement and can provide a secure career path. Guide her to prepare for competitive exams like SSC, UPSC, or banking exams that have reservations for physically disabled candidates. Various coaching centers and online platforms offer preparatory courses tailored to these exams. Look for scholarships and educational grants specifically for students with disabilities to support her higher education financially. Please refer National Handicapped Development Finance Corporation Scheme for scholarship. Connect with NGOs that support individuals with disabilities. These organizations can provide resources, training, and advocacy support.

Ans: Hello Nitin.
Right now, your daughter is studying in just 8th std. On one side, you are saying that she has great grasping power but is poor in maths and scores less too. I would suggest as follows: (1) Just focus on the syllabus of 8th std and coming standards. (2) Ask her to do more writing practice to score more in exams (3) If she is weak in maths, then practice is the only solution for that. Ask her to do more practice on maths (4) Regarding her career options, it would not be better to discuss them at this early stage. Let her complete at least 10th std to assess her performance and her vision towards the upcoming future (5) Anybody with any stream, can now work in the computer and AI field. However she is more inclined towards these fields, then she has to study some computer languages and coding skills to master them. Even if she is struggling at this stage, then the same pattern doesn't need to continue in the future also. I have seen many cases, where a student was very weak in schooling but cracked JEE/NEET in 12th standard. Let us think positively about your daughter.
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