California

California Assistive Technology Loan Guarantee Program New!

Provides funds to guarantee loans made by eligible lenders to eligible Californians for the purchase of vans, automobiles and other special equipment to facilitate transportation of persons with physical disabilities. Loans are also available to assist Californians with disabilities, regardless of age, and private employers to purchase durable equipment, adaptive aids and assistive devices for persons with disabilities to live more independently or to engage in employment.

California Business Leadership Network

The California Business Leadership Network (CABLN) is a collective voice of employers in California who are interested in sharing best practices around the employment of people with disabilities and supporting each other in the challenges that are presented - enriching each other, their companies and their community through their commitment to inclusion.

California Department of Rehabilitation

Provides services and advocacy to support employment, independent living and equality for individuals with disabilities.

California Employment Development Department Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Information

WIA offers a comprehensive range of workforce development activities through statewide and local organizations. Available workforce development activities provided in local communities can benefit job seekers, laid off workers, youth, incumbent workers, new entrants to the workforce, veterans, persons with disabilities and employers.

California Governor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities

Provides leadership and works to increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities in the California workforce.

California Independent Living Centers (ILCs)

Contact information for ILCs throughout California. ILCs provide people with disabilities advocacy and support services, including assistance with employment, transportation, housing, health care and living skills.

California Job Services for Veterans

Information on employment services available for veterans who are residents of California.

California One-Stop Career Centers

Each center provides career counseling, resume assistance, direct job placement, classroom and on-the-job training and information about local and national labor markets and unemployment compensation.

California Small Businesses, Microbusinesses & Disabled Veteran Business Services

Information on programs and services for small business owners and veterans with disabilities who are interested in business ownership.

California Work Incentive Planning & Assistance (WIPA)

If you receive disability benefits from the Social Security Administration and are interested in working or learning more about how working would affect your benefits, you can get help from a community organization known as a Work Incentive Planning and Assistance (WIPA) project.

Community Catalysts - California

Serves more than 1,000 individuals with developmental and other disabilities through training and support services including employment, housing and daily living skills.

Disability Program Navigator (DPN) Initiative in California

The DPN guides One-Stop Career Center staff in assisting people with disabilities to access and navigate the various programs that impact their ability to gain/retain employment.

Disability Program Navigators in Orange County

The Disability Program Navigator serves as career liaisons to disabled job seekers and provide technical assistance to employers on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) related issues.

DisabilityBiz.org

A nonprofit organization in California that provides resources, training and guidance to people with disabilities who are starting or running a small business.

Sutter County OneStop Disability Program Navigators (DPN)

The DPN program assists people with disabilities in obtaining employment, including addressing questions related to assistive technology, employment laws and benefits. It also helps those that employ people with disabilities with answers to questions about hiring practices, laws and tax incentives.

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) - Los Angeles District Office

Enforces many federal civil laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), that prohibit job discrimination. The Los Angeles District Office has jurisdiction over several counties in California, the State of Hawaii and the U.S. Possessions of American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands and Wake Island.

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) - San Diego, CA District Office

Contact information for the San Diego, CA local office of the EEOC.

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - San Francisco, CA District Office

Enforces many federal civil laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), that prohibit job discrimination. The San Francisco District Office has jurisdiction over the states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and certain counties in Nevada and California.

Disability Etiquette

Information from the city of Sacramento on a variety of topics, including appropriate interviewing techniques and workplace accommodations.

Tri-County Lead Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Provides oversight and support for SBDCs located in the Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. SBDCs offer one-stop assistance to individuals and small businesses by providing a wide variety of information and guidance in central and easily accessible branch locations.

Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) in San Diego, CA

SBDCs offer one-stop assistance to individuals and small businesses by providing a wide variety of information and guidance in central and easily accessible branch locations. SBCD services include, but are not limited to, assisting small businesses with financial, marketing, production, organization, engineering and technical problems.

Small Business Development Center (SBDC) of Bakersfield College

SBDCs offer one-stop assistance to individuals and small businesses by providing a wide variety of information and guidance in central and easily accessible branch locations. This center serves Kern, Inyo and Mono Counties.

Northeastern California Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

SBDCs offer one-stop assistance to individuals and small businesses by providing a wide variety of information and guidance in central and easily accessible branch locations. The lead SBDC provides services to strengthen the small business community network and promote economic growth within the twenty-three county service region in Northern California.

San Francisco Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

SBDCs offer one-stop assistance to individuals and small businesses by providing a wide variety of information and guidance in central and easily accessible branch locations. SBCD services include, but are not limited to, assisting small businesses with financial, marketing, production, organization, engineering and technical problems.

Redwood Empire Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Provides quality management and technical assistance for existing and potential small businesses. This includes one-on-one professional business counseling, workshops and seminars and special programs designed for business owners in Marin, Sonoma and Mendocino counties.

Central California Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

SBDCs offer one-stop assistance to individuals and small businesses by providing a wide variety of information and guidance in central and easily accessible branch locations. This center serves small business owners in Fresno, Madera, Kings and Tulare Counties.

Work & Benefits Calculators

Disability Benefits 101 provides benefits calculators for a number of different life situations.
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