EdwardRaff t1_iwab3u4 wrote on November 14, 2022 at 3:30 AM

Rare for me to recommend, but trying to become a professor could be a good choice? In graduate school there was a professor who had lost the use of their hands - and similarly used voice-to-text software to code and write, but it was much harder to code with than write.

They actually started the PhD because of this hindrance, wanting to become a professor because they could get away with less coding: instead guiding students on what to do next and pair-programing with them with the student doing the typing. Maybe an option to consider?

Generally echoing /u/innominato5090 there are probably a lot of teams that work on disability & accessibility options/research, where your background may be seen as a particular strength and a rare combination of skills.

badhandml OP t1_iwb43j0 wrote on November 14, 2022 at 9:13 AM

Thank you! I am trying to find openings in these areas.

I would be happy to remain in academia, but it is not so straightforward. I am not sure if I have enough publications for the bigger Canadian institutions and I cannot afford to be located outside the bigger cities due to the lack of specialised medical care. European schools often require teaching and operating in the domestic languages, which is I find quite challenging with my voice-to-text software, at least in German and French. I'm still actively trying for academic positions though.