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Where to Look on Disability.gov for Employment Information
Places Near You to Look for a Job
One-Stop Centers have many free services to help people looking for jobs. At a One-Stop Center you can find lists of job openings, computers and Internet access you can use to look for a job, career counselors who can answer your questions about how to find a job or get training for a new career and help writing your resume. Find the One-Stop Center near you by entering your zip code or your city and state on the CareerOneStop Web site. For help finding your One-Stop Center, call 1-877-348-0502 (1-877-348-0501 TTY).
Disability Program Navigators (DPNs) are professionals who work in the One-Stop Centers who can help you learn about the many programs and services available to help you find a job. Contact information for the DPN in your area can be found on the DPN State Contact List.
Many states' job banks have lists of current job openings. Visit the CareerOneStop Web site and choose your state from the "State Job Banks" drop-down menu on the upper right corner of the page.
The Employer Assistance & Resource Network (EARN) offers assistance to people with disabilities looking for work, as do State Governor's Office on Employment of People with Disabilities.
The Employer Locator online tool can help you find job openings in your field in the state or city where you want to work. In addition, your state's Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) office provides job training and help finding a job.
Another place to turn to for help is your local Independent Living Centers (ILC). ILCs offer assistance with finding a house or apartment, developing skills to live independently and finding a job. Contact an ILC near you by clicking on your state on the map on the Independent Living Research Utilization Web site, or select your state from their state list.
If You Are...
- Receiving Social Security Benefits
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has Employment Networks in every state that can help you find a job if you are getting benefits, but want to go back to work. Find an Employment Network near you by entering your zip code or your city and state on the Ticket to Work Web Site. Social Security also has Work Incentives Improvement Coordinators in almost every state that can help you with your job search if you are receiving Social Security benefits.
- Looking for a Federal Government Job
The best place to start looking for a job with the federal government is the USAJOBS Web site. You can sign up to receive emails about specific types of government jobs you are interested in that are located where you want to work. The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers information for people looking for jobs, including a list of job openings at SSA, as does the Department of Labor. In addition, if you are looking for a federal government job you should know that special rules may apply.
- A Veteran with a Disability
There are many federal, state and local government programs to help veterans find jobs. The Department of Veterans Affairs Web site offers job search tools, information on job fairs where you can meet potential employers and other helpful resources. Contact your state's Veterans Affairs Office for help in finding a job or getting job training. The Career One Stop Web site also has many resources that can help military and veterans who have a disability with their search for a job. Other resources include the National Resource Directory, and HireVetsFirst, both of which offer information for service members and veterans looking for jobs or job training.
- A High School or College Student
If you are in high school or college and thinking about your next steps to employment, the best place to begin is by talking to your career counselor or Disability Student Services Coordinator. They can help you with information on career choices and where to look for a job. The Department of Labor's Web site can also answer questions you may have about different career options. The National Collaborative on Workforce & Disability offers additional information to help you make the transition from school to work.
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