Job Search & Career Information

A Guide for Job Seekers with Disabilities

Guide to help people with disabilities to use one of the 3,000+ publicly funded One-Stop Career Centers that exist nationwide.
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ABILITY Jobs

Helps job seekers with disabilities to find companies searching for them. Job seekers can post their resumes and search for jobs for free. Companies can post openings and search resumes.
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America's Career InfoNet

Find wage and employment trends, occupational requirements, state-by-state labor market conditions, millions of employer contacts nationwide and the most extensive career resource library online.

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American Council of the Blind Job Connection

Nationwide job announcements listed by category. When available, a link is provided which will take you directly to an employer's Web site.
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An Underestimated Talent Pool

Article from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) describes how employers can increase the employment of people who are blind or visually impaired.
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Assistive Technology Jobs

Job listings from the Association of Assistive Technology Act Programs provide information on current openings in the AT field from a variety of sources, including nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and others.

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Association for Persons in Supported Employment (APSE) - The Network on Employment

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

Explore career options and learn about high growth jobs with better wages and a brighter future.
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CareerOneStop

Provides links to state job banks, salary and benefits information, education and training opportunities and assistance with writing resumes and interviewing.

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Department of Labor Employment & Training Administration (ETA)

Information on training and placement of workers through employment services, tax credits and other hiring incentives and grants available from ETA.

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Disability Employment Success Stories

A collection of articles from the Employer Assistance & Recruiting Network (EARN) about the benefits of employing people with disabilities. The success stories also include accounts of actual employees with disabilities and their professional development in the workplace. Read a success story.

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Disability Program Navigator Initiative

Initiative promotes comprehensive services and work incentive information for Social Security Administration (SSA) beneficiaries and other people with disabilities, through the One Stop system.
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E-Sight Careers Network

Provides online information and guidance for job seekers, career counselors, job developers and prospective employers about what works best for a range of disability employment issues.
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E-VETS Resource Advisor for Veterans

Helps active duty personnel, veterans, reservists, Guard members and their family members sort through the vast amount of resources available on the Internet, including job search tools and tips, career assessment and education benefits.
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Employment & Training Resources

U.S. Department of Labor Web page provides links to various employment and training resources.
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Employment Issues for People with Mental Illness

Fact sheet on the issues faced by people with mental illness related to employment and tactics shown to be effective in helping people with mental illness to get jobs.
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Employment Services Locator

Employers and job seekers can find contact information on service providers that are relevant to employment and training.
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Finding Good Jobs

Resources and information from the National Organization on Disability for people with disabilities looking for employment.
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Finding a Job that is Right for You

This fact sheet offers practical advice for people with disabilities who are looking for jobs, including how to identify what jobs are best for you and who can assist you in finding those jobs.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA)

Information on employment assistance and other services funded by the RSA.
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Hire Heroes USA

Provides free job-placement services to Veterans with service-connected disabilities. A non-profit organization that serves as a bridge to rewarding careers for returning Veterans, specializing in the career placement of those wounded or with any level of disability.
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HireVetsFirst

A comprehensive career Web site for hiring veterans of America's military.
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International Training, Internships, Recruitment & Volunteer Opportunities

Links to a variety of international training, employment and volunteer opportunities from the Independent Living Institute Web site.
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Interviewing Essentials: Strategies for Creating a Positive Impression

Information on how to best prepare for a job interview, including the types of interviews and interview tips.
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Job Access

Job-posting site to enable people with disabilities to enhance their professional lives by providing a dedicated system for finding employment.

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Job Coaching Benefits to Businesses & People with Disabilities

Fact sheet explains how job coaching services have been successful in working with people with significant disabilities, community programs such as welfare to work, veterans, older workers and others. This link opens a PDF document.
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Job Corps

Job Corps offers GED (General Equivalency Program), high school diplomas and training in various occupations, as well as advanced training and additional support services.

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Job Interviews After a Spinal Cord Injury

Fact sheet that provides tips for persons with a spinal cord injury in preparing for job interviews and responding to interview questions.
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Job Seeker Guides & Resources

Links to a variety of resources for job seekers and families, including guides on selecting service providers, career planning and networking.
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Job Seeking & Career Advancement Tools

Online tools help workers in all stages of the job and career development.
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Job Seeking Skills for People with Disabilities: A Guide to Success

Self-assessment handbook to help individuals with disabilities by identifying their skills and interests, finding occupations and reviewing how to market these skills.

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Jobs with State Assistive Technology (AT) Programs

Job listings from the Association of Assistive Technology Act Programs provide information on current openings at state AT programs.

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Marriott Foundation for People with Disabilities

Established with a mission to enhance employment opportunity for young people with disabilities. To help close this gap, the Foundation developed Bridges...from school to work, a program that matches the interests and abilities of young people with the workforce needs of employers, creating and supporting strong employment relationships that work to the benefit of all.

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Mental Health Consumer Toolkit

This toolkit contains resources and information useful for people with psychiatric disabilities who are looking for practical, user-friendly assistance with their job search.
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National Telecommuting Institute

An educational/job-matching organization that brings together employers, advanced communications technology and vocational rehabilitation agencies to enable people with disabilities to train for and work online.
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Occupational Information Network (O*NET OnLine)

Database of occupations and their requirements that can be used by job seekers, employers, educators and training professionals.

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Occupational Outlook Handbook 2008-09 Edition

Nationally recognized source of career information designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives.
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Proyecto Vision

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

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Proyecto Vision Success Stories

These stories show how Latinos with disabilities have successfully gained employment, advanced in their careers, achieved educational goals and become community leaders.
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Re-Employment Portal

Offers employment, training and financial help during job transition.
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RecruitABILITY

Free job matching service for persons with disabilities seeking employment and employers looking to hire people with disabilities. Employers can post jobs and individuals with disabilities can post their resumes at no cost.
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SSA Is Hiring

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has recently received funding to hire more employees throughout the country. This hiring initiative offers a unique opportunity for individuals with disabilities who may want to get a job with SSA. These jobs will be at various skill levels including a number of entry-level positions.

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Senior Community Service Employment Program

A community service and work based training program for older workers.
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Senior Community Service Employment Program

A community service and work based training program for older workers that provides subsidized, part-time, community service work based training for low-income persons age 55 or older who have poor employment prospects.
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State Developmental Disability Agencies

Links that provide employment services for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental retardation.
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Strategies to Find a Good Job: Advice from Job Seekers with Disabilities

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

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

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U.S. Secret Service Career Fairs

A list of recruiting fairs, including those targeting people with disabilities, and field offices where individuals may apply for jobs with the U.S. Secret Service.
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USAJOBS

The official site for current federal jobs, USAJOBS is provided at no cost and offers information on thousands of U.S. government job opportunities worldwide. Users can post resumes or search for federal jobs.

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Veteran's Employment Resource Center

Web site offers multiple tools and resources for all U.S. Veterans, including job opportunities, forms, benefits and program information as well as training assistance for private sector employment.
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Vocational Rehabilitation State Offices

Links to state divisions and services that assist individuals with disabilities in securing gainful employment.

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WorkSupport.com

Information, research and resources about work and disability issues.

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WorkWORLD

Decision support software for personal computers designed to help people with disabilities, advocates, benefit counselors and others explore and understand how to best use the work incentives associated with the various Federal and State disability and poverty benefit programs. It automates the computation of benefits, and takes into account the complex interaction of income, benefit programs and work incentives.
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