A list of Independent Living Centers (ILCs) in the state of Florida. ILCs provide people with disabilities with advocacy and support services, including assistance with employment, housing and living skills.
Offers financing to assistive technology users who want to telecommute (work from home) or start their own home-based business, but don't have the funds to create a workplace with all the needed adaptations.
Supports persons with Developmental Disabilities in living, learning and working in their community.
Promotes diversity policies that include people with disabilities and hiring practices that target candidates with disabilities.
Information on programs, services and benefits for veterans who are residents of Florida.
Works to ensure people living in Florida who are blind or visually impaired have the tools, support and opportunity to achieve success. Includes information for parents and caregivers, job seekers, employers and others on topics including independent living, library services and assistive technology.
The Division's mission is to enable individuals with disabilities to obtain and keep employment. There Web site is meant to act as an employment resource for businesses and people with disabilities.
Also know as The Able Trust, this job and resume bank allows employers to post job openings and individuals with disabilities to post resumes.
Florida High School/High Tech (HS/HT) is designed to provide high school students with all types of disabilities the opportunity to explore jobs or postsecondary education leading to technology-related careers.
Contact information for all one-stop career centers in the state of Florida. These centers provide a full range of assistance to job seekers under one roof, including help with job searching and writing resumes.
If you receive disability benefits from the Social Security Administration and are interested in working or learning more about how working would affect your benefits, you can get help from a community organization known as a Work Incentive Planning and Assistance (WIPA) project.
Non profit organization provides a variety of services for people with disabilities in Florida, including personal care assistance, residental homes, supported employment and transportation.
The Miami District Office has jurisdiction over the Tampa Field Office and the San Juan Local Office.
A nonprofit organization that raises, invests and distributes funds to meet the employment, independent living and housing needs of persons with disabilities served by Abilities of Florida.
Offers a variety of Rehabilitation and Employment Services for people with disabilities throughout Florida. Programs include vocational evaluation and training, benefits planning, housing program and opportunities for self-employment. Abilities of Florida is an affiliate of the ServiceSource Network.
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 the state.
County by county directory of resources and organizations offering employment support services throughout Florida. These services can be used by both employers and people with disabilities.
"Virtual" volunteering initiative from the Florida State Rural Development Council helps challenged rural high school students' transition from school to adult life.