Job Help for People with Disabilities
If you have a disability and you're looking for work, these resources can help.
Develop Your Work and Job-Seeking Skills
Get in-person counseling, training, support, and services to help you find and keep a job. Contact:
The American Job Center in your area
The Workers with Disabilities section at CareerOneStop.org has resources to help you:
Develop job skills
Conduct a job search
Prepare for interviews
Find job tips and resources from the Campaign for Disability Employment's What Can You Do? website.
Your local Center for Independent Living can help you live on your own. They also offer job training and coaching.
Find a Job
Ticket to Work trains Social Security disability recipients age 18 - 64 who want to work. It's free and voluntary.
AbilityOne.gov helps people who are blind or have significant disabilities find jobs. Job openings are with nonprofit agencies nationwide.
The federal government has many jobs open to people with disabilities.
Job Help for Young Workers
Check out Job Corps. It's a free residential education and job training program for young adults. It accommodates participants age 18-24 with disabilities.
Job Help for Veterans
Take advantage of the Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program for veterans. It offers help with:
Job training
Employment accommodations
Resume development
Job-seeking skills
Find more job help programs for veterans. These include:
Help starting your own business
Qualifying for a hiring preference with the federal government
Learn About Your Rights
JAN, the Job Accommodation Network helps you:
Get answers to your questions about workplace accommodations
Learn about your rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Visit the Office of Disability Employment Policy website. It explains the laws that protect workers with disabilities from job discrimination.
Learn about your rights from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Topics include:
Accommodation for your disability
Protection against harassment and discrimination