Top 5 Disability Vloggers Every Job Seeker Should Follow was originally published on disABLEDperson, Inc.
Finding employment with a disability comes with unique challenges that most career advice ignores. Mainstream job tips rarely address workplace accommodations, disclosure decisions, or navigating interviews when you have visible or invisible disabilities. Fortunately, a growing community of disabled creators on TikTok shares real experiences and practical guidance that actually applies to your situation.
These five vloggers offer career wisdom rooted in lived experience. Their content covers everything from resume gaps to requesting accommodations without fear.
1. Tiffany Yu (@imtiffanyyu)
Tiffany Yu became disabled at age nine following a car accident that also took her father’s life. She now runs Diversability, a social enterprise led entirely by disabled people. Her TikTok series on anti-ableism has earned over five million views.
Yu’s employment content stands out for its practical approach. She advises job seekers to research companies before applying by checking their participation in the Disability Equality Index or partnerships with disability employment organizations. Her videos break down how to identify genuinely inclusive employers versus those offering empty promises.
For those already employed, Yu discusses finding mentors, joining disability employee resource groups, and building careers without burning out. She also advocates for entrepreneurship as a path to economic independence when traditional employment creates barriers.
2. Imani Barbarin (@crutches_and_spice)
Imani Barbarin works as a communications manager at a disability legal office while running one of the most influential disability platforms online. Her blog and TikTok, Crutches and Spice, address workplace issues with sharp honesty.
Her content challenges the pressure disabled workers feel to overperform. One of her most shared messages warns that working too hard to prove you have overcome your disability will only disable you further. This resonates with job seekers who fear they must hide limitations or compensate by exceeding expectations.
Barbarin also shares advocacy tips for those entering disability services careers. Her videos explain how to gain experience in the field and build connections within disability organizations.
3. Dani Bowman (@DaniMationEnt)
Dani Bowman founded her animation company, DaniMation Entertainment, as a teenager. What makes her business remarkable is her commitment to employing other people on the autism spectrum.
Her content provides a different angle on disability employment. Rather than focusing solely on getting hired, Bowman discusses creating opportunities and building businesses that accommodate neurodivergent workers. For job seekers considering self-employment or entrepreneurship, her journey offers a realistic look at what building an inclusive company requires.
Bowman also speaks publicly about autism advocacy, making her content valuable for anyone wanting to understand neurodiversity in professional settings.
4. Jessica Kellgren-Fozard (@jessicaoutofthecloset)
Jessica Kellgren-Fozard brings a unique perspective as a deaf creator with multiple chronic illnesses. Her content covers disability life broadly, but her discussions about working while chronically ill offer insight that most career advice misses entirely.
She addresses the reality of fluctuating conditions and unpredictable symptoms that make traditional nine-to-five employment difficult. Her videos discuss remote work, flexible schedules, and communicating needs to employers when your capabilities vary day to day.
For job seekers with chronic illness or invisible disabilities, her honest discussions about pacing, rest, and setting boundaries provide guidance that generic productivity advice cannot match.
5. Spencer West (@spencerwest)
Spencer West lost both legs below the pelvis at age five. He has since built a career as a motivational speaker and author, sharing his journey with millions of followers.
His employment content focuses on mindset and persistence. West discusses handling rejection, staying motivated during long job searches, and presenting your disability as part of your story rather than something to hide or apologize for. He has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro using only his hands, demonstrating the determination he encourages in his audience.
For job seekers struggling with confidence or repeated setbacks, his content provides encouragement grounded in real accomplishment rather than empty positivity.
Finding Your Community
Beyond individual creators, TikTok hashtags connect job seekers with broader conversations. Searching tags like DisabilityEmployment, DisabledAtWork, and WorkplaceAccommodations surfaces content from thousands of disabled workers sharing their experiences.
These communities offer something job boards and career counselors often lack: understanding from people who have faced the same obstacles. Whether you need advice on disclosing a disability during interviews or want to hear how others negotiated accommodations, this network of creators provides answers from those who have already navigated the path.
Following these vloggers costs nothing but delivers ongoing support as you pursue employment. Their content updates regularly, addressing current workplace trends and policy changes affecting disabled workers. In a job market that often overlooks disability perspectives, these creators fill a critical gap.
