Online support and virtual job clubs may be useful as well. We and our colleagues have been experimenting with using virtual job clubs to support the employment efforts of people with disabilities, in particular. Many employment opportunities may be identified using online resources. This process is often to the advantage of people with many kinds of functional limitations. Working Job seekers acquire skills by using online resources in their job hunt that will serve them well on the job.
Many employees use the Internet and intranets daily as tools in their work.
Finally, as telecommuting is becoming more common, the Internet can be used to work from home. The uses of online resources described above clearly can be of value to all job seekers. However, online resources provide a particular advantage for people with disabilities with many kinds of functional limitations by increasing the independence with which people can explore the world of work, identify and apply for employment, and participate in the work place. Job seekers also gain increased computer and Internet skills through this process. It is the responsibility of educators, vocational rehabilitation counselors, advocates, and employment specialists to ensure that they are fluent with the advantages of using online resources in the employment process.