 The article discusses the challenges faced by young people with severe mental disabilities when it comes to choosing a career path. These challenges include both external factors such as societal stigma and discrimination as well as internal factors related to the lack of resources available to help them make informed decisions about their future. However, there have been recent developments in the field of career guidance which aim to address these issues and provide young people with the necessary tools to make informed choices. This article was authored by N.A. Karpova.