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# NLS Reference Guide

## Employment of People with  Disabilities: A Resource Guide

2015

### Introduction

This guide lists national  organizations that provide information on a range of issues related to  recruiting, hiring, training, and retaining employees with disabilities. Specific  subjects addressed include worksite accommodations, job analysis,  small-business opportunities, supported employment, and personal assistance  services. The information contained here is intended for individuals with  disabilities, their families, the professionals who work with them, and  employers.

Some organizations maintain sites  for employers to post available positions, allowing individuals to search for  jobs online. Others assist young people in their transition from school to work  by providing internship and mentoring opportunities. Still others offer  information about training, certification, and continuing education in  rehabilitation.

In addition to providing  organizational addresses and phone numbers, this edition of the guide lists  social media platforms on which each organization is active.

### Contents 

    - General Organizations
    - Organizations Serving People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired 
    - Self-Development and Career Services for People with Disabilities 
    - Selected Organizations
    - Selected Bibliography, 2010–2015 
    - Selected Internet Resources 

### General Organizations

#### The Abilities Fund

(614) 243-3312    1-844-620-5909 toll-freewww.abilitiesfund.org

Advances entrepreneurial  opportunities for Americans with disabilities by providing training, technical assistance,  and advice. Assists entrepreneurs in obtaining the funding needed to launch or  grow a small business.

####  The Access Board

(202) 272-0080    1-800-872-2253 toll-free    (202) 272-0082 TTY     1-800-993-2822 TTY     (202) 272-0081 fax[email protected]www.access-board.gov
Principal publication: *Access  Currents* (bimonthly; print, online, and e-mail)

Develops and maintains  accessibility requirements for the built environment, telecommunications  equipment, electronic and information technology, and transit vehicles.  Provides technical assistance and training on these guidelines and enforces  accessibility standards for federally funded facilities. Publications  accessible in print, online, and in alternate formats.
Administration,  Rehabilitation, and Postsecondary Education (ARPE)  College of Education San  Diego State University  6367 Alvarado Ct.  Ste. 350  San Diego, CA 92120  
(619) 594-2462[email protected]www.interwork.sdsu.edu    Facebook, LinkedIn 

Promotes the integration of  individuals, including those with disabilities, into all aspects of school,  work, family, and community life. Conducts research, training, and education  through various centers such as the Rehabilitation Counselor Program, Center  for American Indian Rehabilitation, Center for Pacific Studies, National  Rehabilitation Leadership Institute, and the Census Information Center.
Alternative Work Concepts   PO Box 11452   Eugene, OR 97440  
(541) 345-3043    (541) 345-9669 fax[email protected]www.alternativeworkconcepts.org
Helps individuals with  physical and intellectual disabilities gain employment in their communities.  Offers technical assistance to national and international agencies for placing  individuals with multiple disabilities into integrated employment. Sells three  manuals and a video.
The Arc of the United States  1825 K St. NW  Suite 1200  Washington, DC 20006  
(202) 534-3700    1-800-433-5255 toll-free    (202) 534-3731 faxwww.thearc.org    Facebook, Twitter, YouTube 

Advocates for individuals and  works with the U.S. government, including Congress, to protect the human rights  of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Supports full  inclusion and participation of all people with disabilities throughout their  communities and throughout their lifetimes. Provides supported employment and  job training.
Association for Persons in  Supported Employment (APSE)   416 Hungerford Dr.  Ste. 418  Rockville, MD 20850  
(301) 279-0060    (301) 279-0075 fax[email protected]www.apse.org    Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter,  YouTube 

Principal publication: *The  Advance* (quarterly)

Provides advocacy and  education for individuals in supported employment, their families, and the  professionals who work with them. Promotes national, state, and local policy  development that enhances inclusion and empowerment of people with severe  disabilities. Offers online publications and links to resources and  organizations.
Careers for People with  Disabilities   401 Columbus Ave.  Valhalla, NY 10595  
(914) 741-JOBS (5627)www.careersforpeoplewithdisabilities.org

Helps individuals with learning,  intellectual, developmental, psychiatric, and/or physical disabilities find  jobs. Provides extensive on-the-job training and ongoing support services.
Center for Workers with  Disabilities   American Public Human  Services Association  1133 19th St. NW  Ste. 400  Washington, DC 20036  
(202) 682-0100     (202) 204-0071 faxwww.aphsa.org/content/CWD/en/home.html    Facebook, Twitter

Offers technical support and  guidance to states designing or expanding multi-agency employment support  programs for working people with disabilities.
Disabled American Veterans   3725 Alexandria Pike   Cold Spring, KY 41076  
(859) 441-7300www.dav.org    Facebook 

Principal publication: *DAV  Magazine* (bimonthly; print and online)

Helps veterans with  service-connected disabilities regain health, learn new trades or professions,  rejoin the civilian world, and secure disability benefits. Works with Congress  and federal agencies to ensure that veterans’ preferences are upheld and that  veterans receive priority access to employment services.
Disabled Businesspersons  Association   Interwork Institute  6367 Alvarado Ct.  Ste. 350  San Diego, CA 92120  
(619) 594-8805     (619) 594-4208 faxwww.disabledbusiness.org    Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter

Offers free self-employment  and rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities, and assists professionals  in rehabilitation, career, and business counseling nationwide.
Easter Seals   233 South Wacker Dr.  Ste. 2400   Chicago, IL 60606  
(312) 726-6200    (312) 726-4258 TTY    1-800-221-6827 toll-free    (312) 726-1494 faxwww.easterseals.com    Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter,  YouTube 

Provides job training and  employment services to adults with physical  and mental disabilities. Helps individuals learn skills to enter the workforce  or to return to work after an illness or injury. Provides a job-search portal at  http://easterseals.jobs, which lists postings from more than 800 employers.
 Employment and Disability  Institute (EDI)  School of Industrial and  Labor Relations  Cornell University  201 Dolgen Hall   Ithaca, NY 14853-3901  
(607) 255-7727     (607) 255-2891 TTY 
(607) 255-2891fax[email protected]www.ilr.cornell.edu/edi/

Advances the participation of  people with disabilities in all facets of American life through projects,  technical assistance, training, presentations, and program evaluation. Provides  online publications.
Enable America, Inc.   PΟ Βοx 3031  Tampa, FL 33601-3031  
 1-877-362-2533 toll-free     (813) 222-3298 fax[email protected]www.enableamerica.org    Facebook, Twitter, YouTube 

Principal publication: *EA  News* (e-mail)

Works with elected officials,  government agencies, and employers to help people with disabilities achieve  greater independence through civic involvement, employment, and community  participation.
Goodwill Industries  International, Inc.  15810 Indianola Dr.  Rockville, MD 20855  
(301) 530-6500[email protected]www.goodwill.org    Facebook, Google+, Pinterest,  Twitter, YouTube 

Principal publication: *Working!* (print and online)

Serves people with workplace  disadvantages and disabilities through a network of 207 community-based,  autonomous member organizations in the United States, Canada, and twenty-three  other countries. Provides job training and employment services, job placement  opportunities, and post-employment support.
Job Access—Ability Jobs   PO Box 10878  Costa Mesa, CA 92627  
[email protected]www.abilityjobs.com

Provides a free service for  people with disabilities to search for jobs online and to post resumes that  companies can browse. Charges a fee to employers for posting their employment  opportunities and for advertising online.
Job Accommodation Network  (JAN)  PO Box 6080  Morgantown, WV 26506-6080  
1-800-526-7234 toll-free    1-877-781-9403 TTY     (304) 293-5407 fax[email protected]www.askjan.org and www.askjan.org/espanol/    Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube 

Principal publication: *JAN  E-News* (quarterly; online and e-mail)

Facilitates the employment  and retention of workers with disabilities by providing information on job  accommodation options through case-by-case evaluations and the Searchable  Online Accommodation Resource (SOAR) system. Offers technical assistance on the  Americans with Disabilities Act and other disability-related legislation.
Mays Mission for the  Handicapped, Inc.  604 Colonial Dr.  Heber Springs, AR 72543  
(501) 362-7526 
(501) 362-7529 fax[email protected]www.maysmission.org

Principal publication: *New  Hope* (4–5 issues/year; online)

Provides employment and  on-the-job training in the printing industry to people with disabilities. Areas  of interest include graphic arts, letter shop, bindery, data processing, and  assembly. Offers college scholarships to individuals with a physical or mental  disability and sponsors several summer camps in Arkansas.
Melwood  5606 Dower House Rd.  Upper Marlboro, MD 20772  
(301) 599-8000     (301) 599-0180 fax[email protected]www.melwood.org    Facebook, Twitter, YouTube 

Advocates for and empowers  individuals of differing abilities to transform their lives through unique  opportunities to work and play in the community. Provides employment, job and  life-skills training, and recreational opportunities. 
National Business and  Disability Council (NBDC)  201 I.U. Willets Rd.  Albertson, NY 11507  
(516) 465-1400 [email protected]www.viscardicenter.org    Facebook, Twitter, YouTube 

Helps businesses create  accessible work conditions for their employees and accessible products for  consumers. Responds to inquiries about Americans with Disabilities Act  compliance, building and product accessibility, reasonable accommodations, and  staff training. Offers a free resume database for college graduates with  disabilities and job listings from member organizations.
National Center on  Workforce and Disability/Adult (NCWD/Adult) Institute for Community Inclusion   University of Massachusetts–Boston   100 Morrissey Blvd.   Boston, MA 02125  
 1-888-886-9898 toll-free[email protected]www.onestops.info    Facebook, Twitter 

Principal publication: *NCWD  E-Announcements* (biweekly; e-mail)

Provides employment,  education, and training services for individuals with intellectual and physical  disabilities. Works to ensure meaningful access to employment and training  programs and services through public systems as well as private organizations  and employers.
National Council on  Disability  1331 F St. NW  Ste. 850  Washington, DC 20004  
(202) 272-2004     (202) 272-2074 TTY     (202) 272-2022 fax[email protected]    www.ncd.gov    Facebook, Twitter 

Promotes policies, programs,  practices, and procedures that enforce equal opportunity for individuals with  disabilities. Facilitates economic self-sufficiency, independent living, and  community integration. Provides free publications that can be downloaded from  the Internet or obtained in print.
National Organization on  Disability (NOD)  77 Water St.  Ste. 204  New York, NY 10005  
(646) 505-1191 ext. 122 
(646) 505-1184 fax[email protected]www.nod.org    Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn 

Principal publication:*N.O.D. Newsletter* (bimonthly; e-mail)

Offers online resources and  articles to help individuals with disabilities obtain competitive, productive,  and paid employment. Encourages corporate leaders and their companies to employ  people with disabilities through the CEO (Chief Executive Officers) Council.  Works with schools, community service providers, and local employers to  coordinate paid internships for high school students with disabilities through  the Start on Success Program.
National Rehabilitation  Information Center (NARIC)  8400 Corporate Dr.  Ste. 500  Landover, MD 20785  
 1-800-346-2742 toll-free     (301) 459-5984 TTY    (301) 459-4263 fax[email protected]www.naric.com    Facebook, Google+, Pinterest,  Twitter 

Assembles, maintains, and  provides access to disability-related research; furnishes fact-retrieval  services; and develops print and electronic resources.
Source America (formerly National  Industries for the Severely Handicapped [NISH])  8401 Old Courthouse Rd.  Vienna, VA 22182  
(571) 226-4660     (703) 849-8916 faxwww.sourceamerica.org    Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube 

Primary publication: *Workplace*;accessible online and in print 

Provides job opportunities  for highly qualified people with significant disabilities. Provides training  and helps identify employment options for individuals.
United States Department  of Health and Human Services  National Institute on  Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) (formerly  National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research [NIDRR])   One Massachusetts Ave. NW  Washington, DC 20001  
(202) 619-0724    (202) 357-3555 fax[email protected]www.acl.gov/programs/NIDILRR/    Facebook, Google+, Twitter, YouTube 

Conducts research, training,  and development activities to improve the lives of individuals with  disabilities through programs designed to maximize the inclusion, social  integration, employment, and independent living of individuals with  disabilities of all ages.
United States Department  of Education Office of Career, Technical,  and Adult Education  400 Maryland Ave. SW   Washington, DC 20202-7100  
(202) 245-7700    (202) 245-7838 fax[email protected]www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ovae/index.html    Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn,  Twitter, YouTube 

Primary Publication: *OCTAE  Connection Newsletter*

Administers and coordinates  programs related to adult education and literacy, career and technical  training, and community colleges. Has online reports and links to career,  technical, and adult education by state.
United States Department  of Education Rehabilitation Services  Administration  400 Maryland Ave. SW   Washington, DC 20202-7100  
(202) 245-7488www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/rsa/index.html    Facebook

Administers grant programs  and service projects that help individuals with disabilities obtain employment  and support, such as job training and medical and psychological services. Provides  funds to state vocational rehabilitation agencies for employment-related  services. Principal federal agency authorized by Congress to carry out titles  of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; the entirety of the  Randolph-Sheppard Act, as amended; and the Helen Keller National Center for  Deaf-Blind Youth and Adults Act.
United States Department  of Justice   Disability Rights Section  950 Pennsylvania Ave. NW  Washington, DC 20530  
 1-800-514-0301 toll-free    1-800-514-0383 TTY    (202) 307-1197 faxwww.justice.gov/crt/about/drs/    Facebook, Twitter, YouTube 

Principal publication: *Disability  Rights Online News* (monthly; online at     www.ada.gov/disabilitynews.htm)

Provides information and  technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Certifies  building codes that meet or exceed the ADA Standards for Accessible Design.  Offers ADA publications online in English and Spanish.
United States Department  of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics  Postal Square Building  2 Massachusetts Ave. NE   Washington, DC 20212-0001  
(202) 691-5200    1-800-877-8339 TDD[email protected]www.bls.gov

Collects, processes,  analyzes, and disseminates statistical data, including data on worker  fatalities, illnesses, and injuries on the job. Publishes the *Monthly Labor  Review* (www.bls.gov/mlr/), a journal providing the latest research on the  labor market and economy.
United States Department  of Labor Office of Disability  Employment Policy  200 Constitution Ave. NW  Washington, DC 20210  
 1-866-633-7365 toll-free    1-866-889-5627 TTY    (202) 693-7888 fax[email protected]www.dol.gov/odep/    Facebook, Twitter 

Seeks to increase employment  opportunities for people with disabilities by expanding access to training,  assistive technology, entrepreneurial development, integrated employment, and  small-business opportunities. Provides links to a variety of disability  employment-related research and technical assistance resources. Builds partnerships  with employers and state and local agencies to increase awareness of the  benefits of hiring people with disabilities.
United States Department  of Veterans Affairs   Vocational Rehabilitation  and Employment Service  810 Vermont Ave. NW   Washington, DC 20420  
(202) 303-3260     1-800-827-1000 toll-free    (202) 254-0238 faxwww.vba.va.gov/bln/vre/index.htm    Facebook, Twitter, YouTube 

Assists veterans with service-connected disabilities  to prepare for, obtain, and maintain employment. Works with employers to  recruit, interview, and hire veterans with disabilities. Provides  rehabilitation services to dependents of veterans who meet program eligibility  requirements.
United States Equal  Employment Opportunity Commission   131 M St. NE  Washington, DC 20507  
(202) 663-4900    (202) 663-4494 TTY[email protected]www.eeoc.gov    Facebook, Twitter, YouTube 

Seeks to eradicate  discrimination in the workplace as the civil rights employment-law agency.  Provides statistics and online information about laws and regulations, filing a  charge of discrimination, and youth in the workforce (youth.eeoc.gov). Offers  online fact sheets on discrimination and disability, some of which are  available in foreign languages, through the Publications section of its  website.
United  States Office of Personnel Management   Federal  Employment of People with Disabilities   1900  E St. NW  Washington,  DC 20415-1000  
(202)  606-1800    (202)  606-2532 TTYwww.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/disability-employment/    Facebook,  Twitter 

Recruits citizens to the federal  service and serves as the main portal for federal employment information.  Provides information about reasonable accommodations and the laws and executive  orders that apply to applicants and employees who have disabilities.
United States Small  Business Administration (SBA)   409 Third St. SW   Washington, DC 20416  
 1-800-827-5722 toll-freewww.sba.gov and www.sba.gov/espanol/ (in Spanish)    Facebook, Google+, Twitter,  YouTube 

Offers programs and services,  such as technical, financial, and contracting assistance, to help small  businesses succeed. Provides English- and Spanish-language information and  instructions, including forms and applications, on starting and maintaining small  businesses. Maintains an Office of Native American Affairs, Office of Veterans  Business Development, and Office of Women’s Business Ownership.
United States Social  Security Administration   1100 West High Rise  6401 Security Blvd.   Baltimore, MD 21235  
 1-800-772-1213 toll-free    1-800-325-0778 TTYwww.ssa.gov or www.ssa.gov/espanol/ (in Spanish)    Facebook, Google+, Twitter,  YouTube 

Provides publications and  information on disability benefits. Offers services at the local level through  ten regional offices, six processing centers, and approximately 1,300 field  offices (www.ssa.gov/otherssasites/). 
United States Social  Security Administration    Ticket to Work  400 Virginia Ave. SW  Ste. 700  Washington, DC 20024  
 1-866-968-7842 toll-free    1-866-833-2967 TTY[email protected]www.ssa.gov/work/    Facebook, Google+, Twitter,  YouTube 

Helps Social Security  beneficiaries go to work, get a good job that may lead to a career, and become  financially independent, without losing access to Medicare or Medicaid.
VCU Worksupport (formerly the  Employment Support Institute)   Virginia Commonwealth University  VCU-RRTC  1314 W. Main St.  PO Box 842011  Richmond, VA 23284-2011  
(804) 828-1851    (804) 828-2494 TTY
(804) 828-2193 fax[email protected]www.worksupport.com

Principal publication: E-newsletter

Assists in bridging the gap  between employers looking for qualified and reliable employees and job  applicants with disabilities. Focuses on understanding and meeting the needs of  both job-seekers and employers.
World Institute on  Disability (W.I.D.)   3075 Adeline St.  Ste. 155  Berkeley, CA 94703  
(510) 225-6400    (510) 225-0478 TTY    (510) 225-0477 fax[email protected]www.wid.org    Facebook 

Helps eliminate barriers to  full social integration and increase employment, economic security, and health  care for persons with disabilities. Creates innovative programs and tools;  conducts research, training, public education, and advocacy campaigns; and  provides technical assistance.

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Organizations Serving People Who Are Blind or Visually ImpairedAmerican Council of the  Blind (ACB)   2200 Wilson Blvd.  Ste. 650  Arlington, VA 22201-3354  
(202) 467-5081    1-800-424-8666 toll-free    (703) 465-5085 faxwww.acb.org    Facebook, Twitter 

Principal publication: *Braille  Forum* (10 issues/year; braille, audiocassette, CD-ROM, large print,  podcast, and e-mail)

Lists nationwide job  announcements in the online ACB Job Bank at http://acb.org/jobs. Presents  online eSight Disability Employment Resource of the Day, which offers articles  on employment issues. Has special-interest affiliates, including ACB Government  Employees, Blind Information Technology Specialists, and Independent  Visually-Impaired Enterprisers. Publishes *Journeys to Prosperity: Guidance  for Prospective Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs* in braille, large  print, and audiocassette.

American Foundation for  the Blind (AFB)   2 Penn Plz.  Ste. 1102  New York, NY 10121  
 1-800-232-5463 toll-free    (212) 502-7600 faxwww.afb.org    Facebook, Google+, Pinterest,  Twitter 

Principal publications: *AccessWorld* (bimonthly; online) and *Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness* (monthly)

Maintains a database of  career information searchable by job titles, occupational categories, or  interest areas at www.afb.org/info/living-with-vision-loss/    for-job-seekers/12. In partnership with the Canadian Institute for the Blind,  offers MentorMatch, www.afb.org/careerconnect/connect.aspx,  an online service that pairs people searching for a career with a mentor who is  blind or visually impaired and working in the desired field of employment.
Blinded American Veterans  Foundation (BAVF)  PO Box 65900  Washington, DC 20035-5900  
(202) 257-5446    (301) 622-3330 fax[email protected]www.bavf.org    Facebook, Twitter 

Offers employment networking  and rehabilitation counseling for veterans who are blind. Supports medical  research on sensory disabilities.
Blinded Veterans  Association (BVA)   125 N. West St.  3rd Floor  Alexandria, VA 22314  
(202) 371-8880    (202) 371-8258 fax[email protected]www.bva.org    Facebook, Twitter 

Principal publication: *BVA  Bulletin* (bimonthly; print, audiocassette, and online)

Serves veterans who became  blind or visually impaired during or after their military service. Assists  veterans in obtaining benefits, rehabilitation training, and employment. Offers  scholarships to spouses and dependent children.
Hadley School for the  Blind   700 Elm St.  Winnetka, IL 60093-2554  
(847) 446-8111    1-800-323-4238 toll-free    (847) 446-9820[email protected]www.hadley.edu    Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter,  YouTube 

Offers more than ninety  distance-education courses, including business law, small business management,  and principles of job acquisition, to individuals fourteen years of age and  older who are blind or visually impaired, as well as to their family members.
Lions Center for the Blind  2115 Broadway  Oakland, CA 94612  
(510) 450-1580    (510) 654-3603 faxwww.lbcenter.org    Facebook, Twitter, YouTube 

Provides one-on-one instruction  in braille for all levels, from basic  literacy to advanced codes for math and science. Supports blind job seekers in  developing skills and career direction to achieve meaningful employment.
National Federation of the  Blind (NFB)  200 E. Wells St. at Jernigan Pl.  Baltimore, MD 21230  
(410) 659-9314, ext. 2357     (410) 659-5129 fax[email protected]www.nfb.org

Principal publications: *Braille  Monitor* (11 issues/year), *Future  Reflections* (quarterly)

Maintains America’s Job-line  for individuals who are blind to access America’s Job Bank (www.ajb.org) with a  touch-tone telephone. Provides this free service in twenty-five states,  twenty-four hours a day. Offers employment seminars and networking  opportunities through subsidiaries such as the National Association of Blind  Entrepreneurs, the National Association of Blind Merchants, and the National  Federation of the Blind Community Service Division.
National Industries for the Blind (NIB)  1310 Braddock Pl.  Alexandria, VA. 22314-1691  
(703) 310-0500www.nib.org    Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter,  YouTube 

Operates under the  Javits-Wagner-O’Day (JWOD) Act, a mandatory federal purchasing program that provides  employment for people who are blind or visually impaired.  
World Services for the  Blind (also known as Lions World Services for the Blind)  2811 Fair Park Blvd.  Little Rock, AR 72204  
(501) 664-7100     1-800-248-0734 toll-free    (501) 664-2743 fax[email protected]www.wsblind.org    Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter,  YouTube 

Principal publication: *New  Life* (quarterly; online)

Offers a personal adjustment  program, vocational evaluation and training, job placement assistance,  assistive technology learning center, college preparatory program, and  low-vision clinic.

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Self-Development and Career Services for People with  Disabilities American Association for  the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Project on Science,  Technology, and Disability  Entry Point!  1200 New York Ave. NW   Washington, DC 20005-3920  
(202) 326-6649    (202) 371-9849 fax[email protected]http://ehrweb01.aaas.org/entrypoint/    Facebook, Google+, Twitter 

Offers paid summer internship  opportunities in science, engineering, mathematics, computer science, and some  fields of business for undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities.
American Association of  People with Disabilities (AAPD)  1629 K St. NW  Ste. 503  Washington, DC 20006  
(202) 457-0046    1-800-840-8844 TTY    (202) 457-0473 faxwww.aapd.com    Facebook, Twitter 

Principal publication: *AAPD  News* (quarterly)

Administers an academic  internship program through the Washington Center for Internships and Academic  Seminars as well as summer congressional and information technology internships  for college students with disabilities. Manages an annual Disability Mentoring  Day to promote career development for students and job-seekers with  disabilities though job shadowing and hands-on career exploration.
Association for Career and  Technical Education (ACTE)  1410 King St.  Alexandria, VA 22314  
 1-800-826-9972 toll-free    (703) 683-7424 fax[email protected]www.acteonline.org    Facebook, Google+, Pinterest,  Twitter, YouTube 

Principal publication: *Techniques*(8 issues/year)

Advances education that  prepares youth and adults for careers. Maintains an online Career Center where  students and parents can explore careers and search the job bank. Provides an  online Resource Center that includes member-submitted lesson plans and  electronic discussion boards. Sponsors the annual observance of Career and  Technical Education Week.
 Association for Education  and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (AER)  1703 N. Beauregard St.  Ste. 440   Alexandria, VA 22311  
(703) 671-4500[email protected]www.aerbvi.org

Principal publications: *AER  Report* (quarterly), *RE:view (*quarterly)

Supports professionals who  work in education and rehabilitation of children and adults who are blind or  visually impaired. Provides access to continuing education opportunities and  job openings in the field. Shares information about certification and an online  listing of universities that offer courses and degree programs in education and  rehabilitation. Sells publications.
 Bridges from School to  Work  10400 Fernwood Rd.  Bethesda, MD 20817  
(301) 380-7771    (301) 380-6600 TTY     (301) 380-8973 fax www.bridgestowork.org    Facebook, Flickr, YouTube 

Helps local employers and  adolescents with disabilities who are exiting special education to develop  mutually beneficial job placements. Provides job training and work experience  to enhance employment potential. Operates in Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles,  Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C.
 DO-IT (Disabilities,  Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology)  DO-IT  University of Washington  Box 354842  Seattle, WA 98195-4842  
(206) 685-3648     1-888-972-3648 toll-free     (206) 221-4171 faxwww.washington.edu/doit/    Twitter 

Principal publication: *DO-IT  News* (3–4 issues/year; print and online)

Offers career-preparation and  mentoring resources for students, parents, educators, and employers. Promotes  computer and networking technologies to increase independence, productivity,  and participation in education and employment. Distributes publications,  videotapes, and training materials.
National Center on  Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET)   Institute on Community  Integration   University of Minnesota   6 Pattee Hall  150 Pillsbury Dr. SE  Minneapolis MN 55455  
(612) 624-2097    (612) 624-9344 fax[email protected]www.ncset.org

Principal publication:*E-News* (bimonthly; e-mail)

Provides technical assistance  and disseminates information for adolescents with disabilities and their  families that focuses on making a successful transition from the secondary  education curriculum to meaningful employment and independent living. Fosters development  of partnerships at the national, state, and local levels.
 Partners for Youth with  Disabilities   95 Berkeley St.   Ste. 109  Boston, MA 02116  
(617) 556-4075    (617) 314-2989    (617) 556-4074 fax[email protected]www.pyd.org    Facebook, Twitter 

Provides one-to-one and group  mentoring programs in which adult mentors with disabilities act as role models  and provide support to improve the lives of young people in areas such as  self-esteem, education, and career development.
 United States Department  of Labor Workforce Recruitment  Program for College Students with Disabilities   200 Constitution Ave. NW   Washington, DC 20210  
1-866-633-7365 toll-free[email protected]www.dol.gov/odep/wrp/

Maintains a free nationwide  database of prescreened, qualified postsecondary students and recent college  graduates with disabilities who are available for permanent and temporary  positions. Employers can search the database by state or job category and  obtain specific information on candidates’ qualifications.

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Selected OrganizationsConsortia of  Administrators for Native American Rehabilitation (CANAR)   1425 K St. NW  Ste. 350  Washington, DC 20005  
(202) 587-2741www.canar.org

Principal publication: *CANAR  Newsletter* (2–4 issues/year; online)

Provides a forum for  administrators of rehabilitation projects, which are listed online, to increase  and enhance the quality of services for Native Americans with disabilities.
 International Association  of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP)  1926 Waukegan Rd.  Ste. 1   Glenview, IL 60025-1770  
 1-888-427-7722 toll-free    (847) 657-6964    (847) 657-6963 faxwww.rehabpro.org

Principal publication: *RehabPro* (quarterly)

Promotes interdisciplinary  rehabilitation, disability management, and return-to-work services for people  who are disabled or economically disadvantaged. Provides continuing education  for service providers and supports innovation in business development and  management.
National Board for  Certified Counselors (NBCC)   Three Terrace Way  Ste. D  Greensboro, NC 27403-3660  
(336) 547-0607    (336) 547-0017 fax[email protected]www.nbcc.org

Principal publication: *National  Certified Counselor Newsletter* (3 issues/year; online)

Monitors the National  Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification. Maintains Counselor Find,  a searchable online directory of professional counselors.
National Collaborative on  Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD/Youth)  c/o Institute for  Educational Leadership   4301 Connecticut Ave. NW  Ste. 100  Washington, DC 20008-2304  
 1-877-871-0744 toll-free    1-877-871-0665 TTYwww.ncwd-youth.info    Facebook, Twitter 

Helps state and local  workforce development systems better serve youth with disabilities. Offers  support to organizations that deliver workforce development services. Improves  the knowledge and skills of individuals who provide direct services to youth.
 National Council on  Rehabilitation Education (NCRE)   1099 E. Champlain Dr.  Ste. A  PMB #137  Fresno, CA 93720  
(559) 906-0787    (559) 412-2550 fax[email protected]www.ncre.org

Principal publications: *NCRE  Forum* (2–­­3 issues/year; online), *Rehabilitation Education* (quarterly)

Advocates for improvement of  rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities through research and  education of rehabilitation professionals.
National Rehabilitation  Association (NRA)   PO Box 150235  Alexandria, VA 22315  
 1-888-258-4295 toll-free    (703) 836-0850    (703) 836-0849 TTY    (703) 836-0848 fax[email protected]www.nationalrehab.org    Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter 

Principal publications: *Contemporary  Rehab* (bimonthly), *Rehabilitation Journal* (quarterly)

Advocates for professionals  in the field of rehabilitation and promotes opportunities for career  advancement. Divisions include the National Association of Multicultural  Rehabilitation Concerns and the National Rehabilitation Association of Job  Placement and Development.
Vocational Evaluation and  Career Assessment Professionals (VECAP)   9361 Barnescrest Dr.  Mechanicsville, VA 23116  
(804) 241-7936[email protected]www.vecap.org    Facebook  

Principal publication: *VECAP  Newsletter*

Represents professionals who  provide vocational evaluation, career assessment, and career decision-making.  Maintains a job bank for its members.

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Balcazar, F.E., et al. (2014). An empowerment model of  entrepreneurship for people with disabilities in the United States. *Psychosocial  Intervention*, 23 (2), 145–150.

Bissonnette, B. (2014). *Helping adults with  Asperger’s Syndrome get & stay hired: Career coaching strategies for professionals  and parents of adults on the autism spectrum*.London, UK: Jessica Kingsley  Publishers.

Bruyère, S. & Barrington, L. (2012). *Employment  and work*.Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, Inc. 

Erickson, W.A., et al. (2014). The employment environment:  Employer perspectives, policies, and practices regarding the employment of persons  with disabilities. *Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin*,57 (4), 195–208. 

Hall, E. & McGarrol, S. (2012). Bridging the gap between  employment and social care for people with learning disabilities: Local area co-ordination  and in-between spaces of social inclusion*. Geoforum*, 43 (6), 1276–1286.

Hall, J.P., Kurth, N.K., & Hunt, S.L. (2013). Employment  as a health determinant for working-age, dually-eligible people with disabilities*.  Disability and Health Journal*, 6 (2), 100–106.

Heidkamp, M., Mabe, W., & DeGraaf, B. (2012). *The  public workforce**system: Serving older job seekers and the disability implications  of an aging workforce*.Retrieved from www.dol.gov/odep/pdf/NTAR_Public_Workforce_System_Report_Final.pdf  [PDF: 347.96 KB / 52 p.] 

Kaye, H.S. (2010). Barriers to employment for people  with disabilities: Bad advice, poor health, and ineffective public policy. *Disability  and Health Journal*, 3 (2). 

Krysta, K., Krysta, J., & Klasik, A. (2014). Social  rehabilitation and employment of people with intellectual disabilities. *European  Psychiatry*, 29 (1).

Lancioni, G.E., et al. (2014). People with multiple disabilities  learn to engage in occupation and work activities with the support of technology-aided  programs. *Research in Developmental Disabilities*,35 (6), 1264–1271.   

Lukyanova, V.  (2013). Employment outcomes for people with disabilities across age and disability  groups. *Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation*, 94 (10), e1. 

Mara, D. (2014). Higher education for people with disabilities:  Romanian education experience. *Procedia: Social and Behavioral Sciences*,142, 78–82.

Nadel, B. (2015). 14 tech tools that enhance computing  for the disabled. *ComputerWorld*. Retrieved from www.computerworld.com/article/2522955/computer-hardware/14-tech-tools-that-enhance-computing-for-the-disabled.html. 

Nord, D. (2012). People with disabilities in America’s  workforce: Time for fresh thinking. *Impact*, 25 (1), 26–27.

Ryan, D.J. (2011). *Job search handbook for people  with disabilities*. Indianapolis, IN: JIST Publishing. 

Storey, K. & Hunter, D. (2014). *The road ahead:  Transition to adult life for persons with disabilities.*Amsterdam,  Netherlands: IOS Press. 

Strauser, D. (2013). *Career development, employment,  and disability in rehabilitation: From theory to practice*. New York, NY:  Springer Publishing Company. 

United States Department of Labor. (n.d.). *Disability employment statistics*. Retrieved from www.dol.gov/odep/topics/DisabilityEmploymentStatistics.htm.

United States Department of Labor. (n.d.). *Employment  rights: Who has them and who enforces them*. Retrieved from www.dol.gov/odep/pubs/fact/rights.htm.

United States Department of Labor. (n.d.). *Encouraging  future innovation: Youth entrepreneurship education*. Retrieved from www.dol.gov/odep/pubs/fact/entrepreneurship.htm.

United States Department of Labor. (n.d.). *Increasing options*: *The Ticket to Work and Self Sufficiency Program*. Retrieved  from www.dol.gov/odep/pubs/fact/options.htm.

United  States Department of Labor (2010). *Making the move to managing your own personal  assistance services*. Retrieved from www.promotions.usa.gov/odep/Making_the_Move.pdf [PDF: 793.65 KB / 69 p.] .

United States Department of Labor. (n.d.) *The workforce system*. Retrieved from www.dol.gov/odep/topics/WorkforceSystem.htm.

United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.  (2015). *The ADA: Your employment rights as an individual with a disability*.  Retrieved from www.eeoc.gov/facts/ada18.html.

United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.  (n.d.). *Questions and answers about epilepsy in the workplace and the  Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)*. Retrieved from www.eeoc.gov/laws/types/epilepsy.cfm.

United States Social Security Administration. (2015). *Redbook*: *A summary guide to employment supports for persons with disabilities under  the Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income  programs*. Retrieved from www.socialsecurity.gov/redbook/documents/TheRedBook2015.pdf [PDF: 424.94 KB / 16 p.]   

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University of Washington. (2012). *Access to the  future: Preparing college students with disabilities for careers*. Retrieved  from www.washington.edu/doit/Brochures/Careers/future.html. 

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Selected Internet ResourcesBookshare.org
www.bookshare.org

Provides  digital books, including the Employment and Career Development Collection from  Lighthouse International, to U.S. citizens who have visual or other print  disabilities that prevent reading regular print. Offers individual and school  subscriptions.
Career Opportunities for  Students with Disabilities (COSD)
www.cosdonline.org

Assists  higher education professionals teaching students with disabilities and  encourages employers to consider those same students once they have graduated.
Career Voyages
www.careers.org/jobs/i/search/career-smart    

Provides  links for students, parents, career changers, and career advisors to explore  career options.
CareerOneStop
www.careeronestop.org

Provides  occupational requirements and trends, labor-market conditions, nationwide  employer contacts, and a career-resource library. Offers job seekers a place to  post a resume or search for job openings and employers a place to post job  listings.
Disabled World
www.disabled-world.com/disability/statistics/

Shares  information and statistics on disability-related workplace issues and laws such  as the Americans with Disabilities Act.
DiversityJobs
http://diversityjobs.com

Maintains  partnerships with many top job boards. Maintains alliances with a number of  diversity organizations that offer education, leadership, and networking  opportunities for diverse professionals.
Disabled Person
www.disabledperson.com

Provides  a job board for people with disabilities. Works closely with disability organizations  and state vocational rehabilitation departments across the United States.
eSight Careers Network
www.esight.org/index.cfm

Provides  information on disability employment issues and lists job postings.
Getting Hired
www.gettinghired.com

Provides  job seekers with disabilities resources to improve their chances of finding and  securing new positions.
Healthy and Ready to Work
www.syntiro.org/hrtw/

Provides  links to services and materials for youth with special healthcare needs.
Job Accommodation Network  Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies
http://askjan.org/cgi-win/TypeQuery.exe?902

Lists  vocational rehabilitation offices in alphabetical order by state.
O*NET On-Line
http://online.onetcenter.org

Provides  occupational information that can be searched by occupation or by skills. Replaces  the *Dictionary of Occupational Titles*.
Riley Guide
www.rileyguide.com

Provides  information on employment opportunities, including resources specifically for  individuals with disabilities.
Ticket to Work
www.yourtickettowork.com

Provides  information about the Ticket to Work and Self Sufficiency program, including  news, resources, and employment networks.
United States Business  Leadership Network (USBLN)
www.usbln.org/programs-dei.html

Supports  the development and expansion of Business Leadership Networks across the  country to promote best practices in hiring, retaining, and marketing to people  with disabilities.
United States Census Bureau Disability  Employment Tabulation
www.census.gov/people/disabilityemptab/data/

Reports  and data from census surveys such as the *Survey of Income and Program  Participation* and research papers such as *Employment, Earnings, and Disability.*
United States Department of  Veterans Affairs VetBiz
www.vetbiz.gov

Provides  entrepreneurs who are veterans information on starting a business, funding,  marketing, and mentoring.
Vocational Information Center 
www.khake.com/page50.html

Provides  general information about vocational education, career and technical education,  and workforce preparation.
Worksupport.com
www.worksupport.com

Provides  information about work and disability issues.

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