Employment Resources
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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
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
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
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