Resources for Persons with a DisabilityJob and career advice, helpful links, and other information to assist individuals with a disability with getting a job or entering the world of work. AbilityLinks.org AbilityLinks connects people with disabilities to employers. Also provides a wealth of resources to help prepare employees for the workplace and offers technical support for businesses that employ people with disabilities. created: 31 Jul 2003 by apeters ::: updated: 01 Aug 2003 DHS ORS Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Program VR helps people with disabilities find jobs that pay a living wage and offers a chance for advancement while supporting their needs to stay on the job. Eligibility means having a significant physical or mental impairment making it difficult to go to work. created: 01 Aug 2003 by apeters ::: updated: 01 Aug 2003 DisabilityInfo.gov Welcome to DisabilityInfo.gov, the comprehensive Federal website of disability-related government resources. created: 01 Aug 2003 by apeters ::: updated: 21 Jul 2004 Job Accommodation Network The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is a free consulting service that provides information about job accommodations, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the employability of people with disabilities. created: 31 Jul 2003 by bvlk ::: updated: 31 Jul 2003 Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) MOPD assists both individuals and employers with a job matching program, and offers job counseling and training so that individuals can develop marketable skills. created: 03 Aug 2003 by apeters ::: updated: 20 Apr 2004 National Federation of the Blind Jobline The Ilinois Department of Employment Security and National Federation of the Blind sponsor JOBLINE®, the "Telephone Job Search Assistant." JOBLINE® makes all of the job offerings from America's Job Bank accessible by phone. created: 01 Aug 2003 by apeters ::: updated: 09 Mar 2007 Reasonable Accommodation-IETC
The center provides a variety of services for job seekers, including: career counseling, education and job-training guidance, financial aid for education and training, personalized career plans, unemployment insurance services, job listings, and referrals to partner organizations. Can help you develop your resume, write a cover letter, and sharpen your interviewing skills. Our Assistive Technology center provides access to equipment and software for individuals with special needs. created: 26 Apr 2004 by froehm ::: updated: 26 Apr 2004 |