Employment
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Internship Program
American Bar Association (ABA) Commission on Mental & Physical Disability Law Mentor Program
Association for Career & Technical Education (ACTE) Career Links for Students
Explore career options and learn about high growth jobs with better wages and a brighter future.
Customized Employment: Frequently Asked Questions
DO-IT (Disabilities Opportunities Internetworking & Technology) Program
Program funded through the National Science Foundation designed to increase participation of individuals with disabilities in challenging academic programs and careers.
Department of Veterans Affairs Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Service
Information on rehabilitation programs leading to suitable employment for people with disabilities.
Information from the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) on Disability Mentoring Day, a nationwide effort held every year in October to promote career development for students with disabilities through hands-on career exploration.
Encouraging Future Innovation: Youth Entrepreneurship Education
Entering the World of Work: What Youth with Mental Health Needs Should Know About Accommodations
Guide for Professionals Serving Youth with Career & Educational Development Challenges
Provides opportunity for students with disabilities to explore exciting careers in science, mathematics and technology.
How Young People Benefit from One Stop Centers
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
International toll-free consulting service that provides information about job accommodations and the employability of people with disabilities.
Job Accommodation Network (JAN) Educational Resources
Comprehensive list of resources relating to the education of people with disabilities, including fact sheets on accomodating students with vision impairments and other disabilities.
Job Corps is the nation's largest and most comprehensive residential education and job training program for at-risk youth ages 16 through 24.
Mentoring Youth with Disabilities
National Alliance for Secondary Education & Transition (NASET)
National Collaborative on Workforce & Disability for Youth Pro-Bank
National Collaborative on Workforce & Disability for Youth Technical Assistance Tools
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY) eNews: Employment
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Transition Guides
National Technology Assistance Center for Asian-Americans & Pacific Islanders with Disabilities
Develops and provides technical assistance that will result in increased, culturally relevant vocational rehabilitation services for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders with disabilities and improve their employment opportunities nationwide.
Occupational Outlook Handbook 2006-07 Edition
Nationally recognized source of career information designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives.
Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)/Youth
Office of Personnel Management (OPM) e-Scholar Web Site
Provides students, parents and career professionals with information on educational opportunities offered by federal government agencies or partnering organizations.
Office of Science Education - LifeWorks
Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA)
Information on RSA, which oversees formula and discretionary grant programs that help individuals with physical or mental disabilities obtain employment and live more independently through the provision of such supports as counseling, medical and psychological services, job training and other individualized services.
Student Employment Opportunities in the Federal Government
The 411 on Disability Disclosure: A Workbook for Youth with Disabilities
Information from the Family Village Web site on transition issues faced by youth with disabilities (including physical, intellectual and developmental disabilities) as they transition from school to work.
Transportation Education & Careers
Information from the U.S. Department of Transportation on transportation-related education and careers.
Vocational Assessment & Its Role in Career Planning
Washington Center for Internships & Academic Seminars
Workforce Intermediaries: Strategic Connections for Youth with Disabilities
Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) for College Students with Disabilities
Learn about WRP, a nationwide program that includes nearly 1,769 students at the undergraduate and graduate levels who help employers fill both short and long term staffing needs. For more information on the TARGET Discovery Series and TARGET Web Connect, visit the TARGET Center Web site.
Information from the Social Security Administration (SSA) on employment and employment-related opportunities for the one million youth under the age of 18 receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments.