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Developmental Disabilities Program
Areas of Emphasis

Employment

The Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000, refers to ten areas of importance or “Areas of Emphasis” that have a strong impact on the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. Employment related Activities is one of these areas. The Developmental Disability Grantees often work to improve access to employment because the unemployment is so high among individuals with disabilities. There is a great need for advocacy, capacity building, and systemic change activities that result in individuals with developmental disabilities acquiring, retaining, or advancing in paid employment, including supported employment or self-employment, in integrated settings in the community. The following links will lead you to projects, activities, and resources in the area of employment by ADD grantees and other agencies.

Federal Web Site

http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/ - Search disabilityinfo.gov for information on employment.

U.S. Department of Labor

http://www.dol.gov/ - The U.S. Department of Labor website provides many useful employment resources.

http://www.dol.gov/dol/location.htm - Find employment services and information in your state. Scroll down and click “By Location”

http://www.dol.gov/odep/welcome.html - US Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy

http://www.ajb.org/ - America’s Job Bank - or call 1-877-US-2JOBS OR TTY 1-877-889-5627 At this website, you can also find a One Stop Shop in your county for information on employment opportunities and financial assistance and social services in your state- -scroll down and to the right, click on "One-Stop Centers", type in your zip code, and click on "Go".

http://www.careeronestop.org - Career One Stop offers information for jobseekers and employers. You can also post your resume.

http://www.jan.wvu.edu/ - The Job Accommodation Network is a free consulting service that provides suggestions on individualized worksite accommodations, technical assistance regarding laws involving disability rights and responsibilities, and information on self-employment options.

http://www.onestoptoolkit.org/ - One Stop Tool Kit for information and resources.

http://www.dol.gov/odep/welcome.html - National Center on Workforce and Disability.

Resources for Youth

http://www.ncwd-youth.info/ - Youth and Employment.

http://www.ssa.gov/work/Youth/youth.html - Social Security Employment and Youth.

http://www.ncset.org/ - National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET).

Ticket to Work

http://www.ssa.gov/work/Ticket/ticket_info.html - The Social Security Administration.

http://www.ssa.gov/work/ServiceProviders/BPAODirectory.html - Benefits Planning Assistance and Outreach Program to help Social Security Disability Beneficiaries determine how working will effect their benefits.

http://www.ssa.gov/work/ServiceProviders/PADirectory.html - Protection and Advocacy Program for Beneficiaries of Social Security to provide information advocacy and legal assistance on work related issues involving the Ticket to Work. Assist beneficiaries with disabilities in obtaining information and advice about receiving vocational rehabilitation and employment services.

http://www.yourtickettowork.com/endir - Employment Network Directory

For more information on Areas of Emphasis, please contact ADD.