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Librarian's Picks: Employment.
'Quick picks' from librarians at the National Rehabilitation Information Center.
About 10 percent of information requests received by NARIC fall under the category of employment. These patrons are seeking training or retraining, job placement, or help starting their own business.
The organizations, agencies, and online resources listed in this brochure can help you to find and keep the job that is right for you.
For more resources, see our topic page. You may also download the brochure in PDF format (277Kb)
Finding work
Vocational Rehabilitation is the process of facilitating an individual in the choice of or return to a suitable vocation. When necessary, assisting the patient to obtain training for such a vocation. These services may include, but are not limited to, vocational and medical evaluation, counseling, job analysis, transitional job assistance, modification of the worksite to accommodate the disability, job placement assistance or a formal training program, and placement assistance into a new, more appropriate line of work.
To find the vocational rehabilitation office nearest you, try the "Blue Pages" section of your phone book or visit www.jan.wvu.edu/sbses/vocrehab.htm.
One Stop Career Centers are also available in every state. These are funded by the Department of Labor. Go to www.careeronestop.org to find the One Stop Career Center near you.
Disability Program Navigators are available in these Centers in some states. DPNs who are located in One-Stop Centers are able to assist individuals with disabilities and the One-Stop staff with a variety of employment related services. DPNs are not available in every state.
EARN Works
800/EARN-NOW (327-6669)
www.earnworks.com
The Employer Assistance & Recruiting Network (EARN) is a free service that connects employers looking for quality employees with skilled job candidates. In addition, EARN assists employers in understanding the practical business reasons for, as well as the practices that facilitate the recruitment and hiring of people with disabilities. EARN also offers assistance to employment service providers and jobseekers with disabilities. This includes providing jobseekers and service providers with job leads from employers specifically interested in including jobseekers with disabilities in their recruiting efforts. There is a special section for hiring veterans. EARN is an initiative funded by the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) under the Department of Labor (DOL).
At work
The Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
PO Box 6080
Morgantown, WV 26506-6080
www.jan.wvu.edu
800/526-7234 (V/TTY)
JAN is a free consulting service designed to increase the employability of people with disabilities by: 1) providing individualized worksite accommodations solutions, 2) providing technical assistance regarding the ADA and other disability related legislation, and 3) educating callers about self-employment options.
Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)
US Department of Labor
200 Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20210
www.dol.gov/odep
866/633-7365 (V)
877/889-5627 (TTY)
ODEP provides national leadership to increase employment opportunities for adults and youth with disabilities while striving to eliminate barriers to employment. With the ultimate goal of increasing the number of people with disabilities who work, either as employees or entrepreneurs, ODEP provides policy analysis, technical assistance, development of innovative practices and strategies, and education and outreach to employers, employees and the disability community. Related to these efforts, ODEP also conducts a variety of employment-related programs and initiatives.
Equal Opportunity Employment Commission (EEOC)
PO Box 7033
Lawrence, KS 66044
800/669-4000 (V); 800/669-6820 (TTY)
info@ask.eeoc.gov
www.eeoc.gov
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces federal civil rights laws regarding job discrimination. EEOC also provides oversight and coordination of all federal equal employment opportunity regulations, practices, and policies. In addition to litigation, the EEOC provides public education on diversity and job discrimination; publications for employers, employees, and agencies; and offers research and statistics in employment and enforcement of nondiscrimination policies.
Starting your own business
Disabled Businesspersons Association (DBA)
3590 Camino del Rio North
San Diego, CA 92108-1716
info@disabledbusiness.com
www.disabledbusiness.org
619/594-8805
The DBA connects entrepreneurs with disabilities with mentors to guide them through the process of developing and implementing a successful business.
Small Business and Self-Employment Service (SBSES)
www.jan.wvu.edu/sbses
800/526-7234 (V/TTY)
The SBSES is a service of the Office of Disability Employment Policy of the U.S. Department of Labor which provides information, counseling, and referrals about self-employment and small business ownership opportunities for people with disabilities. SBSES, located at the Job Accommodation Network, is available through JAN's toll-free number
Small Business Administration (SBA)
answerdesk@sba.gov
www.sba.gov
800/U-ASK-SBA (800/827-5722)
The SBA provides an array of programs and services tailored to encourage small enterprises in all areas. SBA's programs include financial and federal contract procurement assistance, management assistance, and specialized outreach to women, minorities, and armed forces veterans. The SBA also provides loans to victims of natural disasters and specialized advice and assistance in international trade. Visit the SBA website or call the toll free number to locate the business information office in nearest you.
Produced by the National Rehabilitation Information Center, the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research and HeiTech Services, Inc.
For more information on NARIC services contact:
NARIC, 8201 Corporate Drive,
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Landover, MD 20785
800/346-2742 (V)
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Last updated: July 2008.
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