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Economic Participation:
Unemployment is one of the most profound issues
facing the disability community. Only 32% of Americans with disabilities
aged 18 to 64 are working, but two-thirds of those unemployed would rather
be working. The National Organization on Disability (N.O.D.) is committed
to increasing the employment rate of people with disabilities. To help job
seekers with disabilities, N.O.D. offers resources and articles specifically
addressing their needs.
Job Assistance and Recruitment Agencies
- Links to organizations which recruit and or otherwise assist people with
disabilities in securing jobs
Job Interviewing for People with Disabilities
- How to present a confident and competent image at interviews
How To Write A Good Resume - Creating
a resume that emphasizes your capabilities
Success Stories - People with disabilities
can obtain competitive jobs
Employment Facts and Statistics - Data
from N.O.D./Harris Surveys and other sources
Social Security’s Ticket to Work and
Work Incentives Improvement Act
Disability and Volunteerism - People
with disabilities can learn job skills through volunteer work
On the Hunt for a Job, Understand the Importance of Networking
Date: March 23, 2004
In a February 19, 2004 workshop held by EXCEL!, a Washington, D.C.-based self-help employment networking group run by and for people with disabilities, leading career counselor Tom Morris discussed the importance of networking in creating job prospects.
EEOC Releases New ADA Fact Sheet For Job Applicants with Disabilities
Date: October 7, 2003
As National Disability Employment Awareness Month begins, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a new fact sheet designed to educate job applicants on how Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects their rights throughout the hiring process.
Study: Plaintiffs with Disabilities Losing Nearly All Discrimination Cases
Date: June 19, 2003
The Mental & Physical Disability Law Reporter, published bimonthly by the American Bar Association,
says that employers prevailed in 94.5 percent of 327 disability discrimination cases decided in federal courts across the United States last year.
Students with Disabilities Find Co-op and Internship Opportunities
Date: May, 2003
This article from Diversity/Careers in Engineering & Information Technology covers technology-related
internship programs for college students with disabilities, and profiles several success stories.
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