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December 2007 final report from the Ticket to Work & Work Incentives Advisory Panel Annual Report to the President & Congress. Document is in Word format.

Information on access to transportation, often a powerful positive predictor of employment, from the National Organization on Disability (N.O.D.)/Harris 2000 Survey of Americans with Disabilities.

Report from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) highlights the best practices of four states - Florida, Maryland, Vermont and Washington - that promote the hiring, retention and advancement of individuals with disabilities in state government jobs.

The fourth report in AARP's Beyond 50 series examines expenditures by the older consumer, factors that are increasing the difficulty of consumer decision making, older consumers as money managers and recommendations for the future.

AARP's Beyond 50 report provides an in-depth look at the well-being of more than a quarter of the U.S. population - the 76 million people age 50 and older in 2000.

Highlights state-level policy options and organizational practices to improve access to work supports and employment retention and career advancement services for low-wage workers, including individuals with a disability.

Disability-related information from the U.S. Census.

Facilitates the sharing of information and expertise in rehabilitation research between the United States and other countries and maintains an international rehabilitation research database that enable users to locate research in their field by country.

Contains a variety of research-based information focused on enhancing the understanding of the positive factors that can predict and support rehabilitation for persons with psychiatric disabilities, including employment.

Research reports on community employment for people with disabilities from the Institute for Community Inclusion at UMass Boston.

Details research related to job training and workplace supports for individuals with a significant disability.

Analyzes 10 conditions and impairments on the basis of prevalence and policy relevance to determine if differences exist among these groups and between these groups and the general population.

Links to sources of information on disability statistics, including resources on children and disability and international data.

Web page designed to help you tap into employment-related disability statistics in an easy-to-use fashion.

A clearinghouse from The Center for an Accessible Society which provides journalists credible information and quotable sources on national disability policy and independent living issues.

Report prepared as part of the Congressional Budget Office's (CBO's) ongoing examination of the future composition of the labor force and the performance of the economy.

Information and general statistics about people with disabilities

Fact sheet from the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) provides information on sources for disability-related research.

Produces and disseminates statistical information on disability and the status of people with disabilities in the U.S. and establishes and monitors indicators of how conditions are changing over time to meet their health, housing, economic and social needs.

A bimonthly online magazine covering international disability news, including best practices, current research and other topics of interest.

Study investigates the composition, quality and competitiveness of the emerging workforce of persons with disabilities.

A September 2007 report on the needs and challenges of American businesses in employing people with disabilities.

The Interagency Subcommittee on Employment of the Interagency Committee on Disability Research (ICDR) provided an opportunity for researchers and business leaders, as well as service providers, policy-makers and advocates, to come together at the Employer Perspectives on Workers with Disabilities: A National Summit to Develop a Research Agenda. Document is in Word format, and is also available in .pdf format.

Report from the National Council on Disability (NCD) reviews issues and barriers relating to the employment of people with disabilities.

Summarizes findings of an evaluation of the first year of implementation of the Social Security Administration's Ticket to Work Program.

Findings from five separate exploratory studies on issues related to the labor force participation of persons with disabilities.

Nearly 50 million Americans say they have a disability - almost one in five Americans. People with disabilities make up 18.7% of the working age population, yet almost 70% of people with disabilities are unemployed.

Gateway to statistics from more than 70 U.S. federal agencies.

Fact sheet from the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) provides information on where to find fact and figures related to disability research.

Explores the self-employment experiences of people with disabilities.

Findings from a survey conducted by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics regarding accessibility of transportation systems for people with disabilities. Document is in .pdf format.

Results of a GAO report that examines federal disability assistance. Document is in .pdf format.

Additional results of GAO's survey of federal programs that provide assistance to people with disabilities. The purpose of this survey was to identify the federal programs that play a role in supporting people with disabilities and the major challenges that these programs face.

Summary of the results of a variety of research studies on employment services for individuals with severe mental illness. Document is in .pdf format.

A comprehensive report addressing strategies to reverse the declining participation rate of federal employees with targeted disabilities. The entire report may be downloaded in .pdf format by clicking here.

2003 report from the ITAA's Blue Ribbon Panel on Information Technology (IT) Diversity examines the IT workforce and the progress being made in the field by women, minorities and people with disabilities. Document is in .pdf format.

Comprehensive data regarding the presence and impact of disability, including information on disability and employment.

Disability data tables containing statistics on a varitey of topics, including employment and education.

The National Council on Disability's report is the result of a year-long effort by NCD to identify valid federal data and to describe the status of the U.S. population of Americans with disabilities.

Provides an in-depth description of employment among persons with disabilities and makes comparisons to the general population, based on the 1984 Survey of Income and Program Participation.

A report of the Michigan Advisory Committee to the United States Commission on Civil Rights regarding employment rehabilitation services in the state of Michigan.

This GAO report examines federal disability programs, how to strengthen partnerships and coordination for modernizing programs, and ways to modernize measures of program success. The report also reviews next steps for achieving a 21st century disability policy. The entire report may be downloaded in .pdf format through this link.

Links to research programs of the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR).

The NCDDR is part of a National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) program that encourages the dissemination and use of disability research in order to shape new technology, improving service delivery and expanding decision-making options for people with disabilities and their families.

Resources to assist in the classroom and with reporting.

Report issued on January 15, 2008 by the National Council on Disability (NCD) that examines employment, housing, education, transportation and other federal policies that affect people with disabilities.

Report on a study detailing employment outcomes using the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model that integrates clinical and vocational services within the mental health center.

Equal Employment Opportunity data from the U.S. Secret Service, including number and status of complaints.

Report provides policy frameworks to assist stakeholders (such as Medicaid directors, state legislators and cross-disability coalitions) design and implement Medicaid Buy-In programs and related work incentive initiatives to enhance the level of economic self-sufficiency of persons with significant disabilities.

Report regarding progress made by the Task Force.

Summary of focus group findings from a Department of Health and Human Services report which examines the role various employment support programs play in helping people with disabilities find and maintain employment.

Summary of information collected during three sets of focus groups conducted for a study on employment supports for people with disabilities sponsored by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Report from the Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers University regarding employers attitudes about people with disabilities. Document is in .pdf format.

Provides national and state level employment data on participation and funding levels for employment services for individuals with a developmental disability.

Examines key operational issues and implementation challenges associated with serving welfare recipients with disabilities. Document is in .pdf format.

Web site generates customized charts of state, national and individual disability data.

Scale to assess the adequacy of implementation of the Individual Placement and Support model of employment supports for individuals with a psychiatric disability.

Materials from the 2006 StatsRRTC (Rehabilitation Research and Training Center) State-of-the-Science Conference. Includes trends and statistics on the employment, health and socio-economic status of people with disabilities.

This report, released on August 11, 2008 by the National Council on Disabilities (NCD), describes financial incentives affecting people with disabilities and presents research findings in key areas of peoples' lives such as education and health care. The report also suggests several strategies for securing meaningful employment, career advancement and benefits needed for daily living and accommodations. The complete report can be downloaded in .pdf format.

Panel provided advice on the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act implementation and made recommendations to increase employment and greater economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities.

Study on successful strategies to help youth with mental health needs transition to postsecondary education, employment and independent lives. Document is in Word format.

May 12, 2006 press release from the U.S. Census Bureau indicating that more than 50 million Americans have some level of disability, with 12 percent reporting a severe disability.

Publications, subscriptions and electronic products relating to physical disabilities that can be purchased from GPO.

Enter "disability" in the search field to find data on disability populations in various countries.

Enter a search term on this Web page for access to articles and abstracts on a variety of topics related to independent living, including transportation and employment.

This project will review and synthesize the past 20 years of research and advancements in the area of transition for youth with disabilities.

Type in "disability" in the search field for links to reports and other resources on disability and employment.

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Report issued on January 15, 2008 by the National Council on Disability (NCD) that examines employment, housing, education, transportation and other federal policies that affect people with disabilities.
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A September 2007 report on the needs and challenges of American businesses in employing people with disabilities.
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Report from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) highlights the best practices of four states - Florida, Maryland, Vermont and Washington - that promote the hiring, retention and advancement of individuals with disabilities in state government jobs.