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ACCESS
Increases access and links people with disabilities to employment and promotional opportunities through education and networking with businesses, service agencies and assistive technology providers.
ACE National
http://www.acenational.org.au/
The Australian peak body association representing organisations that provide employment assistance and post-placement support to people with disabilities in competitive environments.
AgrAbility Project
http://aben.www.ecn.purdue.edu/ABEN/Extension/BNG/agrabilityproject.html
Assists agricultural and agribusiness workers who have physical and mental disabilities.
Association for Persons in Supported Employment (APSE)
A membership organization formed to improve and expand integrated employment opportunities, services, and outcomes for persons experiencing disabilities.
Association for Supported Employment (AfSE)
An association of 230 agencies establishing collective action on national issues regarding supported employment. (United Kingdom)
Careers And The Disabled Magazine
Career-guidance and recruitment magazine for people with disabilities who are at the undergraduate, graduate, or professional level. Each issue features a special Braille section.
Chamber of Commerce for Individuals with a DisABILITY
Resources for finding a job on-line, starting a home-based business, or performing volunteer work.
Chartbook on Work and Disability, 1998 - Table of Contents
http://www.infouse.com/disabilitydata/workdisability/
A reference on work and disability in the United States population, created for use by both nontechnical and technical audiences. Online text.
Disabilities Plus
http://www.disabilitiesplus.com
Canadian organization that assists people to acquire the nessary tools for career success - with workshops for job preparation.
Disability & HR: Tips for HR Professionals
http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/library/research/questionofthemonth/jul03.html
Features articles, checklists, glossary, and links to useful resources to help HR professionals build inclusive workplaces in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other disability related laws.
Disabled Businesspersons Association
http://www.disabledbusiness.com/
Helps disabled entrepreneurs and professionals maximize their potential in the business world, encourages the participation and enhances the performance of the disabled in the workforce.
Employers' Forum on Disability
http://www.employers-forum.co.uk/www/index.htm
British employers' organisation focused on disability as it affects business, and which works to make it easier to recruit and retain disabled employees and serve disabled customers. Site includes association directories and background, agenda, list of publications, and event information.
eSight Careers Network
Career management resources and networking opportunities to blind, visually impaired, and physically disabled individuals. Requires registration.
GLADNET Association
The network brings together research centers, universities, enterprises, government departments, trade unions, and organizations representing disabled persons, all committed to the common goal of advancing competitive employment and training opportunities for persons with disabilities.
Goodwill Industries International
Helps people with barriers to employment learn the skills to find competitive employment. Programs are funded through grants, contract services and revenue from our retail stores.
HireDeaf.com
Search online job listings and post resumes.
Human Services Management Institute
Through service, teaching, and research, contributes to creating an environment where individuals with disabilities are independent and enjoy careers of choice. University of Georgia.
Job Connection
Supported, non-profit employment agency that places people with disabilities into employment, offers resources in job training and self-sufficiency.
JobAccess
JobAccess matches qualified job seekers with disabilities to companies looking to hire. Post jobs, search jobs, build resumes. Also matching volunteers and internships.
National Business & Disability Council (NBDC)
http://www.business-disability.com/
Provides corporations with a full range of services to assist them in successfully integrating people with disabilities into the workplace.
National centre for promotion of employment for disabled people (NCPEDP)
A non-profit voluntary organisation working as an interface between government, industry, international agencies and the voluntary sector towards the promotion of better employment opportunities for disabled people. (India)
National Institute of Disability Management and Research
Committed to reducing the human, social and economic cost of disability to workers, employers and society through education, training and research. (Canada)
Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)
U.S. federal government office which conducts policy analysis, technical assistance, and development of best practices, as well as outreach, education, and constituent services to support the employed of disabled Americans.
ORW (Opportunities through Rehabilitation and Work Society)
Independent Canadian non-profit resource serving organizations, business and government involved in the employment of persons with disabilities. Provides FAQ, labour statistics, and related links.
Partnership Development Group
http://www.selfemploymentforpeoplewithdisabilities.com/
A Maryland consulting firm that works with private and government agencies to advocate, encourage and facilitate self-employment for people with disabilities.