Arizona

Arizona Bridge to Independent Living

Offers and promotes programs designed to empower people with disabilities to take personal responsibility so they may achieve or continue independent lifestyles within the community. It is also designed by the Social Security Administration (SSA) as the state's Work Incentive Planning & Assistance (WIPA) provider.

Arizona Business Enterprise Program

Offers legally blind persons in Arizona the opportunity to become independent entrepreneurs capable of achieving their fullest potential through self-employment.

Arizona Commission for the Deaf & the Hard of Hearing

Provides information on programs and services that support accessibility and improve quality of life for people in Arizona who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Arizona Department of Veterans Affairs

Information on benefits, programs and services for veterans who are residents of the state of Arizona. Website includes a list of all Veterans' Services offices in Arizona.

Arizona Independent Living Centers (ILCs)

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

Arizona Office for Americans with Disabilities

Provides programs and services to support the state of Arizona to assure equality of opportunity, full participation, independent living and economic self-sufficiency for all individuals with disabilities.

Arizona 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.

Arizona Programs & Services for Individuals who are Blind or Visually Impaired

Information and resources for people in Arizona who are blind or have visual impairments.

Arizona Rehabilitation Services Administration

Offers programs and services to help persons with disabilities become economically independent and eliminate their need for ongoing government supports through integrated, meaningful and sustained work.

Arizona 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.

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) - Phoenix, AZ District Office

Enforces many federal civil laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), that prohibit job discrimination. The Phoenix District Office has jurisdiction over the states of Arizona, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and several counties in New Mexico.

azstatejobs.gov

The official Web site for the State of Arizona government jobs. Users can search for government jobs throughout the state of Arizona.

Arizona Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network

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. SBDC services include, but are not limited to, assisting small businesses with financial, marketing, organization and technical problems. Web site includes a list of all SBDCs in Arizona.

Employment Support Services

Assists individuals with severe disabilities to maintain successful employment.

Vocational Services for People with Serious Mental Illness

Information on vocational services available to people with serious mental illness in Arizona.

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Employment Program

Through this program, TBI Specialists around the state offer employment services for persons with TBI who are seriously pursuing either full or part-time employment.

Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) for Individuals Who Are Deaf, Hard of Hearing or Deaf/Blind

Information on programs and services available to people in Arizona who are deaf, hard of hearing or deaf/blind.

Community Outreach Program for the Deaf

A non-profit organization which serves the needs of people in Southern Arizona who are deaf or hard of hearing. Programs provided include interpreting; DeafBlind services; employment services including job training, career counseling and job placement; advocacy; living support and technical devices information.

Transition Programs for Students with Disabilities

Information on programs available from the Arizona Rehabilitation Services Administration to assist students with disabilities as they transition from school to work or higher education.

Governor's Council on Blindness & Visual Impairment

Provides the leadership, advocacy and guidance that promotes opportunities for Arizonans of all ages who are blind or visually impaired that result in increased dignity, respect and independence.
  • The White House: President George W. Bush
  • USA.gov: The U.S. government's official web portal.

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