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GLADNET Association
The network brings together research centers, universities, enterprises, government departments, trade unions, and organizations representing disabled persons, all committed to the common goal of advancing competitive employment and training opportunities for persons with disabilities.
http://www.gladnet.org/
Association for Supported Employment (AfSE)
An association of 230 agencies establishing collective action on national issues regarding supported employment. (United Kingdom)
http://www.afse.org.uk
Worksupport.com
Information, resources, and research regarding the employment of people with disabilities.
http://www.worksupport.com/
Remploy Ltd
Expands the opportunities for disabled people in sustainable work both within Remploy and externally. Britain's largest employer of people with disabilities. (United Kingdom)
http://www.remploy.co.uk
VetsInfo Guide
U.S. Office of Personnel Management - Civil Service employment and veterans.
http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetsinfo.htm
Spectrum Disabled Training and Employment
A not-for-profit community association integrating people with disabilities in to the community through training for real-world employment.
http://www.spectrum.org.au/
Work World
Information, support, and free copies of WorkWORLD, decision support software for personal computers designed to help people with disabilities, advocates, benefit counselors, and others explore and understand how to best use the work incentives associated with the various Federal and State disability and poverty benefit programs.
http://www.workworld.org
Service Enhancement Associates
Offers training and technical assistance throughout the US on issues and services related to the employment of persons with disabilities.
http://www.wallinginc.com
Association for Persons in Supported Employment (APSE)
A membership organization formed to improve and expand integrated employment opportunities, services, and outcomes for persons experiencing disabilities.
http://www.apse.org/
Training and Employment of Disabled Persons Board
Information on training, employment, employers, and career guidance. (Republic of Mauritius)
http://ncb.intnet.mu/dpb.htm
National centre for promotion of employment for disabled people (NCPEDP)
A non-profit voluntary organisation working as an interface between government, industry, international agencies and the voluntary sector towards the promotion of better employment opportunities for disabled people. (India)
http://www.ncpedp.org
Plan for Achieving Self-Support (PASS)
PASS is an SSI work incentive under which persons with disabilities can set aside income and/or resources to be used to achieve specific work goals. A PASS can be established to cover the costs of obtaining an education, receiving vocational training, starting a business, or purchasing support services which enable individuals to work and result in reduction/cessation of benefits (SSI/SSDI).
http://www.passonline.org
Ability: Canadian Jobs Catalogue
Employment resources in Canada for individuals labelled disabled.
http://www.kenevacorp.mb.ca/disable.htm
Human Services Management Institute
Through service, teaching, and research, contributes to creating an environment where individuals with disabilities are independent and enjoy careers of choice. University of Georgia.
http://www.coe.uga.edu/hsmi/
JobAccess
JobAccess matches qualified job seekers with disabilities to companies looking to hire. Post jobs, search jobs, build resumes. Also matching volunteers and internships.
http://www.jobaccess.org/
Infolines
News and information in supported employment.
http://www.trninc.com/infolines.htm
recruitABILITY
An international cross-disability consumer job matching service.
http://www.recruit-ability.com
National Institute of Disability Management and Research
Committed to reducing the human, social and economic cost of disability to workers, employers and society through education, training and research. (Canada)
http://www.nidmar.ca/
Job Connection
Supported, non-profit employment agency that places people with disabilities into employment, offers resources in job training and self-sufficiency.
http://www.jobconnection.org
Work Incentives Transition Network
Free online course and factsheets on "Using SSI Work Incentives to Promote Successful Outcomes for Transition-Aged Youth".
http://www.vcu.edu/rrtcweb/witn/product.htm
Self-Employment for People with Disabilities
A tool to help potential disabled business owners formulate and shape a business idea or concept, develop a knowledge base relative to the idea, document the intended strategy, and finally develop a step-by-step feasibility analysis of the proposed business.
http://www.regent.edu/acad/schbus/employment/home.html
Employers' Forum on Disability
British employers' organisation focused on disability as it affects business, and which works to make it easier to recruit and retain disabled employees and serve disabled customers. Site includes association directories and background, agenda, list of publications, and event information.
http://www.employers-forum.co.uk/www/index.htm
Workforce Recruitment Program
A new recruitment resource for identifying job candidates with disabilities skilled in a wide varitey of fields is available free of charge to employers.
http://www.wrpjobs.com/
Chartbook on Work and Disability, 1998 - Table of Contents
A reference on work and disability in the United States population, created for use by both nontechnical and technical audiences. Online text.
http://www.infouse.com/disabilitydata/workdisability.html
Chamber of Commerce for Individuals with a DisABILITY
Resources for finding a job on-line, starting a home-based business, or performing volunteer work.
http://www.chamber4us.org/
SSA - Office of Employment Support Programs
Promotes the employment of Social Security beneficiaries with disabilities.
http://www.ssa.gov/work/index2.html
Disabled Businesspersons Association
Helps disabled entrepreneurs and professionals maximize their potential in the business world, encourages the participation and enhances the performance of the disabled in the workforce.
http://www.disabledbusiness.com/
Disabilities Plus
Canadian organization that assists people to acquire the nessary tools for career success - with workshops for job preparation.
http://www.disabilitiesplus.com
AgrAbility Project
Assists agricultural and agribusiness workers who have physical and mental disabilities.
http://aben.www.ecn.purdue.edu/ABEN/Extension/BNG/agrabilityproject.html
RecruitABILITY
Online recruiting site for people with disabilities. It includes a job posting service and resume data base. Employers have free access to the resumes.
http://www.disabledperson.com/recruitability.asp
Partnership Development Group
A Maryland consulting firm that works with private and government agencies to advocate, encourage and facilitate self-employment for people with disabilities.
http://www.selfemploymentforpeoplewithdisabilities.com/
eSight Careers Network
Career management resources and networking opportunities to blind, visually impaired, and physically disabled individuals. Requires registration.
http://www.eSightCareers.net/
WorkAble Website and Electronic Network
Provides a range of information and services for people with a disability, their families/carers and agencies providing employment support services. Information provided has international and Australian links.
http://www.workable.org.au
Dan Disability
Contains the full text of the book "So You're 'On Disability'...and you think you might want to get back into action.'
http://dandisability.com
Goodwill Industries International
Helps people with barriers to employment learn the skills to find competitive employment. Programs are funded through grants, contract services and revenue from our retail stores.
http://www.goodwill.org/
Careers And The Disabled Magazine
Career-guidance and recruitment magazine for people with disabilities who are at the undergraduate, graduate, or professional level. Each issue features a special Braille section.
http://www.eop.com/cd.html
Goodwill Industries
Job and career training, resume preparation and interviewing skills services for people with disabilities.
http://www.goodwill.org/index_gii.cfm/532/
Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)
U.S. federal government office which conducts policy analysis, technical assistance, and development of best practices, as well as outreach, education, and constituent services to support the employed of disabled Americans.
http://www.dol.gov/odep/
HireDeaf.com
Search online job listings and post resumes.
http://hiredeaf.com/
ACE National
The Australian peak body association representing organisations that provide employment assistance and post-placement support to people with disabilities in competitive environments.
http://www.acenational.org.au/
Crazy Colour Disability Handbook
Simple summaries and advice on disability issues in an office environment.
http://www.crazycolour.com/os/hb01.shtml
Workway
Promoting employment of people with disabilities in Ireland, raising awareness and tackling barriers, while providing information for employers about grants, incentives, codes of practice and training.
http://www.workway.ie
Disability & HR: Tips for HR Professionals
Features articles, checklists, glossary, and links to useful resources to help HR professionals build inclusive workplaces in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other disability related laws.
http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/ped/hr_tips/home.cfm
ORW (Opportunities through Rehabilitation and Work Society)
Independent Canadian non-profit resource serving organizations, business and government involved in the employment of persons with disabilities. Provides FAQ, labour statistics, and related links.
http://www.orw.ca/
ACCESS
Increases access and links people with disabilities to employment and promotional opportunities through education and networking with businesses, service agencies and assistive technology providers.
http://www.accessnw.org/
National Business & Disability Council (NBDC)
Provides corporations with a full range of services to assist them in successfully integrating people with disabilities into the workplace.
http://www.business-disability.com/
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