State and Local Employment Resources for Arizona

Offers and promotes programs designed to empower people with disabilities to take personal responsibility so they may achieve or continue independent lifestyles within the community. It is also designed by the Social Security Administration (SSA) as the state's Work Incentive Planning & Assistance (WIPA) provider.

Offers legally blind persons in Arizona the opportunity to become independent entrepreneurs capable of achieving their fullest potential through self-employment.

Provides information on programs and services that support accessibility and improve quality of life for people in Arizona who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Information on benefits, programs and services for veterans who are residents of the state of Arizona. Website includes a list of all Veterans' Services offices in Arizona.

Contact information for all ILCs in Arizona. ILCs provide people with disabilities advocacy and support services, including assistance with employment, transportation, housing, health care and living skills.

Provides programs and services to support the state of Arizona to assure equality of opportunity, full participation, independent living and economic self-sufficiency for all individuals with disabilities.

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 and resources for people in Arizona who are blind or have visual impairments.

Offers programs and services to help persons with disabilities become economically independent and eliminate their need for ongoing government supports through integrated, meaningful and sustained work.

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. SBDC services include, but are not limited to, assisting small businesses with financial, marketing, organization and technical problems. Web site includes a list of all SBDCs in Arizona.