Guide to Employment

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  Guide to Employment - Overview
  

  Read our Guide to Employment for the information you’ll need to get started, get support, and take full advantage of the laws that protect your rights in the workplace.

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  SSDI/SSI Employment Supports
  

  Learn more about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) employment programs for disabled individuals.

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  SSDI Employment Supports
  

  SSDI Employment supports/work incentives are there to ensure that you are not penalized in terms of your disability benefits while you are making an effort to rejoin the workforce.

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  SSI Employment Supports
  

  SSDI Employment supports/work incentives are there to ensure that you are not penalized in terms of your disability benefits while you are making an effort to rejoin the workforce.

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  Local Work Incentive Planning and Assistance (WIPA) Offices
  

  A list of WIPA offices by state.

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  Change, Chaos, and Career Choices
  

  Years ago, I read a book called Composing a Life by Mary Catherine Bateson.

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  Building Your Professional Network
  

  In your career-building arsenal, few things are as effective as creating a broad and deep network of professional connections.

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  Expand Career Options with Transferable Skills
  

  Transferable skills are one of your most important assets when you’re considering new job opportunities.

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  How to Write a Great Resume
  

  Your resume is an employer’s first impression of you, so it’s important to make it a positive one.

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  How to Cope With a New Disability in Your Old Job
  

  If you’ve just experienced or been diagnosed with a life-changing disability, your first priority will probably be stabilizing your health and figuring out how to adapt your old life to your new circumstances.

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  To Disclose or Not to Disclose
  

  If you’re a job seeker with a disability, one of the most difficult decisions is when or whether to disclose your circumstance.

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  Putting Yourself in the Path of Opportunity
  

  Creating a dynamic career is often a mix of good luck, hard work, and an ability to position yourself smack in the middle of the “path of opportunity” – that spot where cool new things are happening, and someone needs to take charge.

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  Creating Your Professional Brand
  

  What’s a personal brand? In the business world, a brand is the collective characteristics that the market attributes to a given product or service.

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  Top Ten Companies for Employees with Disabilities
  

  An estimated 54 million people in the U.S. have disabilities—and that segment of the population represents a tremendous – if underutilized -- workforce asset.

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  Working from Home – Some Options and Opportunities
  

  When you’ve got a disability, getting to and from your employer’s workplace on a daily basis can be a real hardship.

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  Is it Disability-Friendly? How to Determine a Company's Culture
  

  Starting a New Job? How to tell if a company has a disability-friendly culture.

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  Franchises - an Option for Entrepreneurs with Disabilities?
  

  Franchises are a great way to own your own business. Find out the pros and cons.

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  What Can the SBA Do for You?
  

  The Small Business Association (SBA) connects new business owners with resources to help them grow their businesses.

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  Work from Home Scams - Tell the Real Opportunities from Scams
  

  Working from home scams are all too common. Ads for them are everywhere. Check out these tips for deciphering the scams from the real deals.

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  Is Entrepreneurship for You?
  

  Entrepreneurship is a dream for many. Find out if you have the personality type that's cut out for starting your own business.

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  Virtual Volunteering
  

  Volunteering is a great way to help others while expanding your job experience. Virtual volunteering is a relatively new phenomenon in which people can volunteer from their own homes.

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  Profile of Successful Employee W/ Disability
  

  Paul Lemons has never let his disabilities stop him from succeeding. He excels at customer service and has helped thousands of customers over the years.

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  Government Agencies - Who's Recruiting PWDs?
  

  What are government agencies doing to reach out to people with disabilities? Find out here.

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  Freelance Writing for the Web
  

  Love to write? Consider freelance writing, a great option for people with disabilities who prefer to work at home on their own schedules.

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  Self-Employment Explored in Helpful Guide - No More Job Interviews
  

  Self-employment is often a great choice for people with disabilities. No More Job Interviews: Self Employment Strategies for People with Disabilities, is a book detailing the intricacies of self-employment.