Employment Programs
There are many employment programs intended to provide disability employment assistance - the trick is to find them and then be able to figure out how to use them to find a job. Check here for information, resources, and advice about employment programs for people with disabilities, and how they can help.
Have you secretly harbored a dream to start a business of your own? People with disabilities can find help to make their dreams reality by making use of several federal programs.
The Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) is the umbrella organization for a wide array of programs designed to help you find work and stay on the job. Find out what ODEP can offer you.
Low-income, at-risk high school students with physical, mental or sensory disabilities can get the help they need in Start On Success, a program to reduce the rate of dropouts in local communities. Find out more about SOS here.
Do you have a traumatic brain injury, psychiatric issue or learning disability that prevents you from being employed? Help is on the way with a government program called Supported Employment. Learn more here.
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Disability Employment Group NISH Creates Job Opportunities
NISH is a national nonprofit agency that creates employment opportunities for people with severe disabilities. It secures federal contracts through the AbilityOne government jobs program, employing thousands in 600 community-based nonprofit agencies.
Women with Disabilities Benefit from Ladies Who Launch Website
A large percentage of people with disabilities become entrepreneurs, but support can be lacking, especially for women. Welcome to Ladies Who Launch, created just for women entrepreneurs, including a good number of successful women with disabilities.
Direct Support Professionals Assist People with Disabilities in Job Training
Some health care professionals provide hands-on training and support to people with disabilities so they can better function within their communities. If you're caring, emotionally strong and you love people, this may be the perfect job for you!
Work-Able Helps Workers with Mental Disabilities with Career Development
Cognitive disability needn't stop you from getting a job. In fact, it's your ticket to Work-Able, a program dedicated to helping you land that job or promotion.
Local Work Incentive Planning and Assistance (WIPA) Offices
People with disabilities can take advantage of WIPA services for locating and landing that great employment opportunity.
You know you have SSI disability benefits, but the entire government system seems designed to drive you nuts. Find your employment supports here and make SSI work for you.
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