- Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission, the primary resource for employment-related services, including: advocacy; assistive technology; benefit programs; disability determination; education and training; housing; independent living; and job placement.
- A Guide for People with Disabilities Seeking Employment - 'There are more opportunities now than ever before for people who are receiving SSDI and SSI benefits to learn job skills and find permanent employment.'
- Applying Practical Solutions for Employment Success, Vol. II - Offers '... Practical Solutions for Employment Success ...' from The Office of Disability Employment Policy of the U.S. Department of Labor
- Common Health Employment Connection - '... provides resources regarding health insurance and employment for people with disabilities ...'
- Current Population Survey - '... identifies persons who are out of the labor force because of a disability.'
- eSight Careers Network - 'The global, online cross-disability community addressing disability employment issues'
- Finding Employment for People with Disabilities - 'Working with Companies, Government and Non-Profits to Employ People with Disabilities'
- GLADNET - Global Applied Disability Research and Information Network's '... goal is to advance competitive employment and training opportunities for persons with disabilities ...'
- Job Accommodation Network - '... a free consulting service ... of the Office of Disability Employment Policy U.S. Department of Labor ... designed to increase the employability of people with disabilities ...'
- Massachusetts Association for Persons in Supported Employment - Has a '... mission to advance integrated employment and economic opportunity for people with disabilities ...'
- Massachusetts Employment and Disability Snapshot Report, 2000-2005 - This report '... is intended to provide people with disabilities, advocates, policymakers, researchers, and other interested parties an overview of the state and trends in employment of people with disabilities...'
- Monster.com: Job Search for People with Disabilities - 'Use this job search to find job postings from employers that are actively seeking qualified diversity candidates.'
- Monster.com: What's Reasonable Accommodation? - A discussion from the perpectives of employers and people with disabilities.
- NLTS2 Data Brief - Employment patterns of youths with disabilities.
- Office of Disability Employment Policy - '... implements a number of initiatives and offers a variety of resources to help adults with disabilities understand employment issues.'
- Plan for Achieving Self Support (PASS) Program - Massachusetts government program that '... allows you to set aside income and/or resources for a specified time for a work goal'.
- Project HIRED - Is a '... not-for-profit organization whose mission is Assisting People with Disabilities to Gain Competitive Employment, Through Partnerships with Industry'
- Publications related to Job Search/Career Advancement - About 40 helpful articles from the Institute for Community Inclusion. Topics include Getting the Most Out of the Public Vocational Rehabilitation System, How to Fill Out a Winning PASS application, Networking, etc. Some articles are in Spanish.
- Social Security Administration - 'The Red Book serves as a general reference source about the employment-related provisions of Social Security Disability Insurance and the Supplemental Security Income Programs...'
- Working While Receiving Social Security Disability Benefits - 'The Social Security Administration (SSA) has special rules called 'work incentives' that help you keep your cash benefits and Medicare while you test your ability to work.'
To your on-line bookmark site, add "Links to Employment-Related Resources". (What's this?)
Employment Resources
* Reasons For Low Employment
* Top Ten Tips For Resumes
* Top Ten Tips For Cover Letters
* Links to Employment-Related Resources
* Programs With Employment-Related Services In 10 Categories
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