Work and employment has always been available to the disabled people. Disabled glaziers for instance work like normal people. They cut, fit, and install plate glass, ordinary window glass, mirrors, and special items such as preassembled stained glass or leaded glass panels for homes.

Although the history of glassmaking dates back to about 2500 B.C it was not until the middle ages that glass was used for windows and mirrors. The work of glaziers began during the twelfth and thirteenth centuries when stained glass windows were first created for churches and cathedrals in Europe. After the sixteenth century stained-glass windows lost much of their popularity and the use of windows fell until the 1800s. Since then stained-glass windows have been very popular. In the fourteenth century, handmade crown glass had a bull’s eye at the center and concentric ripple lines were a demand for window panes. In 1674, lead glass was made in England, and in 1688, the first plate glass was produced by Louis Lucas in France. This discovery led to the wide use of mirrors. By the late 1700s in the United States, there was a great demand for crown glass, which was produced in Boston from 1793 to about 1827. By the mid-1800’s plate glass was becoming popular and the demand for trained glaziers to cut and install it was increasingly rapid. After 1890, the development and use of glass made great strides, along with new and revolutionary methods of making glass.

Disabled glaziers perform a wide variety of jobs in which glass is used. They install mirrors, structural glass, store fronts, walls, doors, ceilings, tables, skylights, showcases, automobile, windows, shower doors, tub enclosures, and so forth. In the process of installing glass glaziers either use precut glass or cut the glass to size breaking off the excess by hand or with a notched tool. When installing windows they put a bed of putty into the wood or metal sash and press the glass into place, fastening it with wire clips or triangular metal points. Another strip of putty is applied on the outside edges to seal the glass then is placed permanently and is moisture-proof. When a storefront is being installed, glaziers cut not only the glass but also the metal drain and the metal face moldings to fit the opening. They then screw the drain molding into position and place the plate glass into the metal molding. Finally, they bolt the face molding around the edges and the metal corner pieces to the molding.

Most employers prefer to hire applicants with a high-school diploma or college degree. Even if he or she is physically disabled opportunities are always open. To qualify as a glazier however, a person must complete either an apprenticeship or an on-the-job training program. The apprenticeship program consists of a certain period or years of carefully planned activity with hours of formal classroom instruction. The on-the-job training program consists of working for four or more years under the supervision of experienced glaziers. Trainees usually begin as helpers and progress from simple to more complicated jobs as they increase their skills and knowledge of the trade.

Several handicap opportunities are available to explore the work of disabled glaziers in performing such handicap jobs. In high school, shop courses and mathematics will test the person’s ability to do this kind of skilled work. Hobbies that require manual dexterity, handiness with tools, patience, and attention to details will also provide good experience for the potential glazier. In addition, part-time or summer work with a construction company will offer an individual the opportunity to get an overall view as well as some direct experience with the varied work of the glazier. Other jobs with similar skill requirements that might be of interest include automobile mechanics, drywall installers, construction workers, plumbers, electricians, roofers, and floor covering installers. Furthermore, there are common ways to enter the occupation of glazier. One is through apprenticeship or on-the-job trainee. Others enter this work through experience in the armed forcers. After increasing their efficiency and skill for several years, various promotional opportunities are available to disabled glaziers. They can advance to the position of supervisor or job superintendent who supervises a group of glaziers; either for a contractor or in a factory where glass is installed in sashes, doors, or mirror frames. If they have the necessary business and capital, they can become glazing contractors by which their disabilities are not a hindrance to their success.

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