State and Local Employment Resources for Missouri

Promotes full participation and inclusion of Missourians with disabilities in all aspects of community life by educating citizens, businesses, schools, universities and others of their rights and responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Champions opportunities to create productive and supportive partnerships among people with disabilities, private businesses, and governmental and community agencies.

Works with employers and employees regarding workplace injuries and illnesses.

DPNs help individuals with disabilities navigate through available programs and services in the local One-Stop system by linking them to employers to achieve successful entry or re-entry into the workforce.

Assists persons with disabilites by providing individualized employment and training support and services.

Works to help people in Missouri find employment through training, educational programs and career centers.

Works to provide leadership and support so people with disabilities in the state of Missouri can achieve inclusion and independence.

Contact information for all ILCs in Missouri. 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.

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. SBDCs services include, but are not limited to, assisting small businesses with financial engineering and technical problems. Web site includes contact information for all SBDCs in the state.