Hi, 

I have cerebral palsy affecting my left arm and leg (left hemiplegia) and I would like to get a part-time job whilst at university, but my problem is I get very anxious about applying for job that would involve motor skills, e.g. being a waitress and carrying trays or picking up glasses or stacking up boxes etc in a store, because whilst I know I could pick up glasses with my right hand which is unaffected by CP, I am scared that employers will want someone who could do the job quicker etc and also that I would get frustrated by not being able to do the job "as good as everyone else" (these are just my own self-conscious thoughts, I don't mean it applies to all people with disabilities or anything, just talking about myself).

I have looked for work which doesn't involve such physical tasks, like carrying stuff, but there isn't a lot and the stuff I applied for I didn't get as I haven't had a paid job for years, though I have done voluntary work, because I had to spend some time in hospital and recovering from a condition (not due to my CP).

I would be more than happy to do the tasks I know I could do, customer service, tills, making coffees etc, but I don't have a clue how to express this on applications forms and whether this is possible? If anyone knows anything I would be grateful to know and also if anybody has experienced similar issues and/or feelings, I would love to hear from you! 

Thanks in advance