DisabilityInfo.gov: Employment: Job Seeker & Employee Resources: Additional Information

Membership organization whose mission is to improve and expand integrated employment opportunities, services and outcomes for persons experiencing disabilities.

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National, nonprofit organization of vocational rehabilitation service and community supports committed to maximizing employment opportunities and independent living for individuals with mental and physical disabilities.

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Offers support for American Indians and Alaska Natives in their efforts to improve employment opportunities and vocational rehabilitation outcomes wherever they live in the United States.

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Links to information and resources on career planning for students.

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Seeks to establish greater economic participation for service disabled and prisoner of war veterans.

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Fact sheet that explains the importance of career-focused mentoring. Includes examples of mentoring activities that assist youth in achieving skills to transition successfully into adulthood.

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Provides an avenue to employment for any job seeker who feels that traditional job search methods do not meet their needs.

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Information about DOL's efforts with regard to the New Freedom Initiative, a comprehensive set of proposals designed to ensure that Americans with disabilities have the opportunity to learn and develop skills, engage in productive work, make choices about their daily lives and participate fully in their communities.

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US DOL's Civil Rights Center (CRC) enforces the nondiscrimination laws, including disability nondiscrimination laws, that apply to the nation's job training system. Find information about those laws, tools for compliance assistance and forms for filing discrimination complaints.

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Provides information, training and technical assistance to America's business leaders, organized labor, rehabilitation and service providers, advocacy organizations, families and individuals with disabilities.

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Information from VA regarding services available from the Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Program, which helps veterans with service-connected disabilities prepare for, find and keep suitable jobs.

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U.S. Department of Labor page providing links to state contacts on disability issues (typically the directors of the State Disability Commissions, Committees or Councils).

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Shortcuts to information and services the U.S. Department of Labor offers concerning disability issues.

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A national law and policy center dedicated to protecting and advancing civil rights of people with disabilities through legislation, litigation, advocacy, technical assistance and education of attorneys, advocates, persons with disabilities and parents.

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Home page of the organization that is the official voice of America's service-connected disabled veterans, their families and survivors.

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U.S. Census Bureau 2002 press release highlights key facts about people with disabilities, including economic disparity.

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Information on documents and materials available to the public from the public disclosure room of the U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration.

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List of organizations that provide a variety of direct services to persons who are blind and visually impaired, including advocacy and advisory services, information and referral, counseling and employment programs, assistive devices and publications in special format.

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List of national organizations which serve as information clearinghouses, referral agencies and legislative advocates for people with physical disabilities, their families and the professionals who work with them.

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Interviews may follow different formats. You may not know what type of format an interview will follow until the interview begins, but by being familiar with the different types ahead of time, you will be able to adapt as necessary and make the most of your interview opportunity.

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Provides strategies for locating job possibilities in rural areas, including examples of how small businesses can be successfully approached by job seekers.

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Safeguards the accessibility and civil rights of Americans who are deaf and hard of hearing in the areas of education, employment, health care and telecommunications.

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President-appointed council that promotes policies, programs, practices and procedures that guarantee opportunity for all individuals with disabilities.

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Electronic news service that brings you resources and information that are relevant to your interests and concerns related to employment.

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Provides accessible and comprehensive information to help improve employment outcomes for people with disabilities.

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People Resources is a website developed by the National Council for Support of Disability Issues (NCSD) for people with disabilies who are seeking employment. The site contains information on classes and job counseling as well as a job bank and links to employment related resources.

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Resources and information from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) related to the employment of people with mental illness.

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The first national initiative to connect Latinos with disabilities living in the United States to employment and career advancement.

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Portal to U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regulations, guidelines, fact sheets, frequently asked questions and technical assistance manuals concerning the ADA.

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Fact sheet from the Small Business Administration answers common questions asked by people receiving public assistance who have started or want to start a business.

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Click on the state or territory listed in the drop down box on the right hand side of the page to find the name and address of the appropriate state workers' compensation official.

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Describes the results of study in which job seekers revealed strategies that can make it easier to find a job.

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Website for three telework projects funded by the Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP). The website includes information about the Telework Initiative, an overview of ODEP's projects, information about telework, resources, success stories and a link to a Resume Bank.

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A wealth of tools and resources for employment from the One-Stop Tool Kit for Serving People with Disabilities.

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The Committee's missions are to empower parents and teachers to provide students with the best education possible and give American workers access to the tools and protections they need to meet the challenges and opportunities of the New Economy.

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A comprehensive listing of disability information on the Web from the International Center for Disability Information at West Virginia University.

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Booklet from the U.S. Department of Labor includes information on different types of retirement plans, when and how you can receive retirement benefits and what to do if you have questions about your plan.

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Information to help workers and their families make informed health benefit decisions when changing jobs.

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Information, research and resources about work and disability issues.

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Employment Support for People with Disabilities

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