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The old 9 to 5

It's music to his ear

Born deaf in one ear, recording artist Mala owns two record labels, mixes music in front of crowds of thousands worldwide and is one of the founders of one of this decade’s biggest underground scenes. Not bad for a guy whose sound engineering teacher once told him he would never be able to live life in stereo

When work feels close to life

The reactionary media’s line on sex offenders is “lock ‘em up and throw away the key”, but for Maria*, a probation officer working in that field, it’s more about unlocking and opening up minds

Karen has the bow-wow factor

Karen Standen was told by her bank manager that her idea for a hydrotherapy pool for dogs would never work. Four years on, her business is growing with hundreds of pooch owners splashing out

Fast track to Whitehall

Arabella Scott is a graduate who recently undertook an internship as part of the Fast Stream Summer Placement Scheme, managed by the Cabinet Office and Scope. She talks about experiencing life inside the Civil Service

Happy snapper

Graham Bool has been taking photos since he was a boy. He explains how a childhood fascination has become a career that’s taken him round the world

Travelling man

Amar Latif is an entrepreneur who founded Traveleyes, a company that specialises in holidays for visually impaired and sighted travellers. He talks about changing career, and allowing blind people to see the world

From fags to fitness

When James O’Driscoll lost his sight at the age of 26, he thought his life was over. But then he fought to become the first blind person to achieve a Level 2 Fitness Instructor Award, and now he says he feels that anything is possible

Happy feet

Because of the drug Thalidomide, Sue Kent says, she has only seven fingers and arms just eight inches long. Tired of being desk-bound, she looked to her feet to provide a working alternative

Plymouth Sounds

Andy Ballantyne is now a recognisable voice over the airwaves in Plymouth and the south west, on the recently rebranded Heart Radio. He talks to Paul Carter about his route into radio

Chris's Olympic comeback

Chris Lomas had a successful career in the computer industry before a brain haemorrhage led to his being unable to work for over eight years. Now back in employment, he’s involved in a London Olympics construction project

Building a career

Architect David Bonnett didn’t worry about accessible design until he became disabled himself. Now he’s a leading expert on the subject

Nursing times

When chronic pain and the results of a nasty spinal infection made mobility increasingly difficult for Bethann Siviter, she thought her nursing career was lost forever. But nearly a year to the day later, she returned to work as a nurse consultant

The golden bowl

Entrepreneur Natalie Ellis survived the Dragons’ Den and now, she says, the only way is up

That's Snowbusiness

Talent agency boss Peter Burroughs has dedicated much of his working life to boosting the careers of other short actors

Supporting people

Librarian Rebecca Marshall’s professional skills have been recognised by her peers. But she couldn’t have done it without the support of her employers

My track record

Spinning records as a mobile DJ has helped Dave Wood cope with his depression and win back his self-esteem

Kim gets physical

Kim Dean was told she was too small to be a physiotherapist. But, she says, that only made her more determined

A coach ticket

Danny West, principal consultant and coach of RYL Training and Coaching Consultancy, describes how dealing with the challenges of being diagnosed with HIV led to a career in life coaching

An Action-packed career

Albert Thomson is opening up surprising new job opportunities for disabled people as managing director of Action Amps

Researching her future

Rebekah Craig has faced discriminatory attitudes in her battle to become a psychologist

Carry on, doctor

Amit Shah is a junior doctor at Leicester Medical School

Driving Google’s search for access

Google’s TV Raman talks us though a career spent looking for access alternatives

Exporting Scouse nous

A group of people with learning difficulties from Merseyside has tackled negative stereotypes by volunteering in Kenya. Elizabeth Choppin reports

Sound advice on working in the media

Libby Cross, an independent radio producer who built up a successful career at the BBC, says ideas are her most valuable commodity

Investing in your own future pays dividends

David Clarke (below), a senior partner at Clydesdale Bank, says patience, tolerance and determination are vital ingredients for a good career.

Growing into the job

A new scheme should help disabled people compete for horticulture jobs, says Sunil Peck.

Anything to declare...only my paranoia

Journalist Richard Shrub examines the thorny issues surrounding coming out about mental health conditions when you’re in the job market