State and Local Employment Resources for California

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.

Represents employers in California who are interested in sharing best practices concerning the employment of people with disabilities and in supporting and enriching each other, their companies and their communities through their commitment to inclusion.

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

Information and links related to employment services available for veterans who are residents of California.

Offers a comprehensive range of workforce development activities through statewide and local organizations; local activities benefit job seekers, laid off workers, youth, incumbent workers, new entrants to the workforce, veterans, persons with disabilities and employers.

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

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.

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.

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

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.