Employment is a very big issue for persons with disabilities, and should be addressed frequently.
The following are some websites that contain some valuable information for teachers, students and families.
http://www.dol.gov/odep/
The Office of Disability Employment Policy
This site includes a just released data base of more than 1900 job candidates with disabilities
https://wrp.gov/
The Workforce Recruitment Program for College Students with Disabilities
WRP has provided employment opportunities for nearly 5000 students with disabilities since 1995
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/products/employmentguide/index.html
This is a link to a brochure "Disability Employment 101" which provides information regarding vocational rehabilitation agencies, disability and business technical assistance centers (DBTA's) and Centers for Independent Living. There is also a companion brochure available titled "Disability Employment 101 for Your Business"
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Jeryl,
ReplyDeleteThank you for introducing me to the Workforce Recruitment Program!!! This is such a great resource to have, I myself am looking for my first real job out of school now and boy is it tough! I can't image being an individual with disabilities at this time with employment, as we discussed in class almost everyone is over qualified now.
This is a great resource to be able to offer to these individuals beginning to battle into the workforce. How great they have helped so many students already!
Thanks :)Amanda Ganyo