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Enforces many federal civil laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), that prohibit job discrimination. The Philadelphia District Office has jurisdiction over the states of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
Provides up-to-date information about programs and services for people with disabilities, no matter how old they are or where they live.
The Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission is the state agency that helps people with disabilities get and keep jobs. Depending upon the individual's disability, services are provided through either the Bureau of Services for the Visually Impaired or the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation.
Provides specialized services for seniors to improve their quality of life, including case management, adult day care programs, housing services, senior employment programs, transportation services, in-home services, healthcare and advocacy services.
Advises the Governor and General Assembly on statewide disability issues, and educates and advocates for promotion of equality, access and independence and development of employment opportunities.
Contact information for all independent living centers (ILCs) in the state of Ohio. ILCs people with disabilities advocacy and support services, including assistance with employment, transportation, housing, health care and living skills.
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.
Designed to increase opportunities and choices for Social Security disability beneficiaries in obtaining employment, vocational rehabilitation (VR) and other support services from public and private providers, employers and other organizations.
Information on Ohio's SBDCs, which offer one-stop assistance to individuals and small businesses by providing information and guidance in central and easily accessible branch locations.
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.
An enrichment program for high school students with disabilities designed to develop career opportunities and provide activities that will spark an interest in high technology fields, and to encourage students to pursue higher education.
Advises the Governor and General Assembly on statewide disability issues and educates and advocates for the promotion of equality, access, independence and the development of employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Statewide information and resources for persons who are blind or visually impaired.
The Center provides assistance to organizations, families and service providers to promote inclusion of people with disabilities in education, health, employment and community settings.
Provides employment, education and support services to Ohio individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment.
Provide training and support through three Adult Day Programs and the Careers Unlimited Employment Program.
Helps people with disabilities and other needs to live, learn, work, and play in their communities.
Easter Seals Work Resource Center (WRC)has employment programs to fit the needs of three diverse audiences: individuals with disabilities, individuals with disadvantages and at-risk youth.
