Disability Errand & Assistance Service
Provide errands and assistance for people with disabilities
Overview
Disability assistance services generate $50,000-$250,000 annually with 60-80% margins.
In 2025, people with disabilities seek independent living support.
Revenue from hourly assistance ($25-$50 per hour), monthly support packages ($400-$1,600), accessible transportation fees, equipment and supply errands, and specialized task assistance.
Services include errand running and shopping, accessible transportation, household task assistance, technology and adaptive equipment help, advocacy and resource connection, and community access support.
Successful services understand disability needs and rights, provide person-centered assistance, use accessible transportation, promote independence and choice, and connect to disability resources.
People with disabilities and families as clients.
Marketing through disability services, independent living centers, case managers, disability organizations, and healthcare providers.
Required Skills
- Disability Awareness
- Person-Centered Support
- Adaptive Equipment
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Disability Rights
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Meaningful independence-supporting work
- Growing disability community services
- Can specialize in disability types
- Recurring support relationships
- Funding available through disability programs
Cons
- Need disability support training
- May need accessible vehicle
- Understanding diverse disability needs
- Disability funding and payment processes
- Building trust and person-centered approach
How to Get Started
- Get disability awareness and support training
- Understand disability rights and person-centered care
- Invest in accessible transportation if needed
- Market to disability services and people with disabilities
- Provide person-centered errand assistance
- Promote independence and choice
- Connect to disability resources and funding
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