Employment Resources
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State Agencies Related to Employment
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Department of Education Disability Services
Contains links to the Division of Blind
Services, the Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services, and
the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and their many resources and
publications. http://www.fldoe.org/disability/
Department of
Education Workforce Education
Contains information and links for career planning, career and
technical education, the Apprenticeship Advisory Council, career
academies, professional development, products, catalogs, technical
assistance papers and more.
http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/ngosedu/
Disability Program Navigator Initiative
A program of Florida's Agency for Workforce Innovation, the Disability Program Navigator (DPN) Initiative is a joint venture between the Department of Labor and the Social Security Administration (SSA). The primary objective of the DPN initiative is to increase the ability of the One-Stop Career Center system to enhance the employability of job seekers with disabilities and to increase the number of career advancement opportunities available to them. See website for statewide listing of One-Stop Career Centers. http://www.floridajobs.org/onestop/onestopdir/index.htm
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) is a state agency that provides job training and employment services for eligible persons with disabilities. If you are receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for your disability, you are presumed eligible for VR services if you intend to secure employment. See Florida's DVR website below for a variety of information and handbooks related to VR services. http://www.rehabworks.org
Other Resources Related to Employment
Americans with Disabilities Act: A Guide for People with Disabilities Seeking Employment
Fact sheet published by the Social Security Administration, the Department of Justice, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
ADA Guide [pdf] ADA Guide [Word]
Association for Persons in Supported Employment (APSE)
APSE: The Network on Employment is a membership organization formed in 1988 as the Association for Persons in Supported Employment to improve and expand integrated employment opportunities, services, and outcomes for persons experiencing disabilities. www.apse.org Florida APSE: www.flapse.org
The 411
on Disability Disclosure: A Workbook for Youth with Disabilities
Contains discussions and activities on
advantages and disadvantages of disclosing; legal rights and
responsibilities; accommodations; and disclosing in a postsecondary
setting, on the job, and in social and community settings.
http://www.ncwd-youth.info/411-on-disability-disclosure
Disclosing a Disability in a Job Interview
Article on when to disclose a disability, determining the essential functions of a job for accommodation purposes, and interview tips. http://www.pacer.org/tatra/resources/POD/disclosedisability.asp
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) is a state agency that provides job training and employment services for eligible persons with disabilities. If you are receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for your disability, you are presumed eligible for VR services if you intend to secure employment. See Florida's DVR website below for a variety of information and handbooks related to VR services. http://www.rehabworks.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=SubMain.Consumers
Finding a Job that is Right for You:
A Practical
Approach to Looking for a Job as a Person with Disability
On-line guide with a "Are You Prepared for the Interview" section that
discusses resumes, applications, interviews, questions about
disabilities, and more.
http://www.jan.wvu.edu/job/
Florida Business Leadership Network
The primary purpose of the Florida Business Leadership Network (FBLN) is to promote diversity policies that include people with disabilities and hiring practices that target candidates with disabilities. The FBLN serves as an information clearinghouse by providing employers with disability employment resources and local FBLN chapters with general information and networking opportunities for sharing best practices. www.abletrust.org/fbln
Florida Independent Living Council (FILC)
The Florida Independent Living Council is a statewide council established by federal mandate and Florida Statute. It consists of 15 voting members, who are appointed by the Governor. FILC's purpose is to promote independent living opportunities for persons with disabilities throughout the state of Florida. This includes the promotion of a direct service philosophy that is consumer controlled and directed. www.flailc.org
Job Accommodation Network
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. www.jan.wvu.edu
Keeping A Job
From Project 10 Transition Education Network. This section contains lots of great resources for students, families, and educators on job retention and career advancement. http://www.project10.info/DetailPage.php?MainPageID=127&PageCategory=Employment&PageSubCategory=Keeping a Job
National
Business & Disability Council Job Seeker
National job search page for people with disabilities. Also
includes webcasts on resume writing and "elevator pitches".
http://www.nbdc.com/job_seekers.aspx
One-Stop Toolkit for Serving People with Disabilities
This website provides accessible and comprehensive tools and information to grantees who provide services that help individuals with disabilities find and keep good jobs. This website is targeted toward state and local One-Stop service providers, but it contains resources that will be useful to a broader audience as well. Individuals with disabilities, advocates, parents, counselors and other professionals should find a rich source of information here.
Positive Attitude Primary Success Predictor for LD Adults
Article from SchwabLearning.org based on 20 year longitudinal study, "Patterns of Change and Predictors of Success in Individuals with Learning Disabilities." http://www.schwablearning.org/articles.aspx?r=622
Supported Employment in Florida
Helping Florida citizens with severe disabilities to be employed while helping businesses find valued employees. www.flse.net
United States Business Leadership Network
The US Business Leadership Network (USBLN ®) is the national business organization currently representing BLN chapters in 32 states and more than 5000 employers using a “business to business” strategy to promote the business imperative of including people with disabilities in the workforce. The USBLN ® serves as the national voice for our chapters. www.usbln.org
WorkSupport.com
Contains resources for youth, job seekers, parents, and professionals on
disclosure, accommodations, self-determination, self-advocacy, and more.
http://www.worksupport.com
YES! Your Employment Services
Your Employment Selections (YES!) is a motion-video, Internet-based job preference program for youth and adults with disabilities. This program allows youth and adult participants with limited or no reading skills to watch videos of jobs, listen as a narrator describes key tasks in each job, and select preferred ones. YES includes video of 120 jobs. Each video shows 2 to 4 minutes of critical tasks involved in a job. Video was recorded at community employment sites across the nation. Participants can search for preferred employment in one of two ways, "Search by Work Conditions" or "Search by Job Tasks". There is a small fee for an unlimited 3 month subscription. http://www.yesjobsearch.com/index.cfm
Youth@Work
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) web stie promoting equal
opportunity for youth by teaching real world rights and responsibilities
in the work place.
http://youth.eeoc.gov/
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