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Links to regional centers that work closely with local business, disability, governmental, rehabilitation and other professional networks to provide Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) information and technical assistance relating to employment, public services, public accommodations and communications.
Practical advice and information on disability etiquette.
Fact sheet from the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) explores how businesses can enhance their competitive edge by hiring people with disabilities.
Information for employers in ensuring maximum benefit from an interview when the person being interviewed happens to have a disability.
Resources and statistics on employing and marketing to people with disabilities.
Provides information on developing accommodations for people with mental illnesses, the guidelines for providing feedback, and requesting documentation.
A fact sheet for employers and workforce development professionals that provides answers to frequently asked questions about TBI and employment.
A fact sheet for employers and workforce development professionals that provides answers to frequently asked questions about PTSD and employment.
A fact sheet for employers that lists the truths and common misconceptions regarding PTSD and other psychological disorders.
Highlights the top ten reasons employers should hire veterans, including characteristics such as an accelerated learning curve, leadership qualities, teamwork ethic, diversity and inclusion in action, and more.
Provides general suggestions for communicating with people with disabilities, as well as tips for appropriate etiquette when interacting with those with combat-related conditions such as TBI and PTSD. These tips can apply both inside and outside of the workplace to veterans and non-veterans alike.
Web site helps employers find qualified candidates through online tools that allow them to search for employees and post job descriptions.
This project focuses on the employment challenges of returning service members living with TBI and/or PTSD. Designed for employers and the workforce development system, this Web site offers information and tools to help returning service members succeed in the workplace.
Information for employers interested in hiring a veteran. Online tools allow you to post jobs, search for candidates and screen and hire potential employees.
DoD network of volunteer ombudsmen trained on Uniformed Services Employment & Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) and dispute resolution techniques that help resolve issues between employers and their employees serving in the National Guard and Reserve.
Research and expectations regarding post-TBI vocational outcomes. Document is in .pdf format.
Nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people with disabilities find employment and live independently. Includes a video describing the organization's work and the importance of addressing the unemployment rate among people with disabilities.
Program designed to help military veterans who were wounded while serving in Afghanistan, Iraq and other locations around the world find careers working in many types of jobs. Includes opportunities for employers wishing to hire veterans.
Searchable job board where employers hire veterans returning to civilian employment.
A comprehensive career Web site for hiring veterans of America's military. Helps managers, human resources specialists and others find the resources they need for matching employment opportunities with veterans.
Answers common questions managers have regarding hiring veterans with disabilities.
Provides information for private and federal, state and local government employers on workplace accommodations solutions, technical assistance regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other information regarding employment of people with disabilities.
Designed to meet the needs of both disabled soldiers who want the chance to work and the employers who want to actively recruit these outstanding men and women.
Ninety-four grants, totaling $27 million, to provide 17,000 veterans with job training to help them succeed in civilian careers. The grants are being awarded under the U.S. Department of Labor's Veterans' Workforce Investment Program (VWIP) and Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP). View the list of VWIP grants.
Helps employers reach qualified job candidates by providing a connection to America's largest talent pool with military experience, including technical skills, security clearances, leadership and diversity.
A temporary assignment or internship program for service members who are undergoing therapy at military treatment facilities in the U.S. See Operation Warfighter Program Overview in .pdf format.
Provides online resources and links for employers seeking veteran employees.
Guide from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) explains the hiring authorities and preference for veterans, including disabled veterans, in federal civil service employment.
Guide explains how protections for veterans with service-connected disabilities differ under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) and the ADA, and then describes how the ADA in particular applies to recruiting, hiring and accommodating veterans with service-connected disabilities.
Information on laws that entitle veterans to hiring preferences over others for federal government positions.
