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ADA Information Line

The U.S. Department of Justice provides information about the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) through a toll-free ADA Information Line. This services permits businesses, State and local governments, or others call and ask questions about general or specific ADA requirements, including questions about the ADA Standards for Accessible Design. Spanish language services are also available. For general ADA information, answers to specific technical questions, free ADA materials, or...

American Federation for the Blind - AFB CareerConnect®

AFB CareerConnect is a free resource for people who want to learn about the range and diversity of jobs performed by adults who are blind or visually impaired throughout the United States and Canada. CareerConnect has general information about the United States Labor market in a completely accessible format.

http://www.afb.org/Section.asp?SectionID=7

Center for Workers with Disabilities

The Center for Workers with Disabilities is a technical assistance center for states enhancing or developing employment supports programs for working persons with disabilities.

http://cwd.aphsa.org/Home/home_news.asp

Center for Workforce Preparation

The Center for Workforce Preparation is a non-profit affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and helps chambers of commerce develop workforce strategies so employees of their member companies are fully equipped to compete in the 21st century economy. CWP helps state and local chambers engage in workforce development, and has promoted quality education by providing tools, models and best practices.

http://icw.uschamber.com

Disabilityinfo.gov

This website is the federal government's one-stop site for information of interest to people with disabilities, their families, employers, service providers and many others.

http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/DisplayPage.do?parentFolderId=500

DOL Recommendations for Workplace Flexibility

The Department of Labor's (DOL) publication, Flexible Work: Adjusting the When and Where of Your Job, explores workplace flexibility options and provides individuals with tips for creating a work situation that best matches their needs. Options include working from home, changing jobs, working part-time, shift work, and flexible scheduling, among others. The publication includes recommendations on how to achieve each type of work arrangement, including a sample proposal.

Earnworks

The Employer Assistance & Recruiting Network (EARN) is a free service that connects employers looking for quality employees with skilled job candidates. The site features disability employment information, such as recruiting services, tools and resources, employer success stories and business case for hiring people with disabilities.

http://www.earnworks.com/

HireDeaf.com

HireDeaf.com is a recruiting solutions company that develops and provides companies with innovative hiring products and services in the deaf and hard of hearing community. HireDeaf.com provides a resourceful and dynamic exchange between opportunity seekers and employers. For opportunity seekers, HireDeaf.com is a one-stop career resource center that offers advanced privacy features and career tools.

http://www.hiredeaf.com/

HirePotential

HirePotential is a national consulting and employment firm that works with corporations committed to diversity by assisting them with integrating, accommodating and employing the untapped workforce. The untapped workforce includes people with disabilities, mature workers, veterans and individuals from other niche groups and numbers more than 27 million working age people.

http://www.hirepotential.com/

JobAccess

JobAccess works with companies, government and non-profits to employ persons with disabilities.

http://www.jobaccess.org/

JobCentral

JobCentral is a nationwide online database of job opportunities, including links to a variety of other sites.  JobCentral replaced the federally funded National Job Bank approximately two years ago, and is funded by employers.

http://www.jobcentral.com/

National Center on Workforce and Disability/Adult

The National Center on Workforce and Disability/Adult provides training, technical assistance, policy analysis, and information to improve access for all in the workforce development system.

http://www.onestops.info/

Nebraska Workforce Development/Department of Labor

Nebraska Workforce Development provides information about programs, initiatives and special efforts of Nebraska Workforce Development.

http://www.dol.state.ne.us/nwd/

Office of Personnel Management

OPM is the main portal for employment information and connecting job applicants with Federal agencies and departments. OPM connects people and their skills and talents to Federal agencies that need specific human resources and provides theses agencies with policies and guidance that enable them to capitalize on these skills and talents. Specific information is available in the "Career Opportunities" area.

http://www.opm.gov/

Reaching Out to Customers with Disabilities

This online course explains how the ADA applies to businesses in ten short lessons. Putting these lessons into practice allows employers to comply with the ADA and welcome a whole new group of customers to purchase your goods, products and services.

http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/reachingout/intro1.htm

recruitABILITY

RecruitABILITY is an online, targeted recruiting site that effectively connects proactive employers with job seekers with disabilities.

http://www.disabledperson.com/signup

RRTC's Biznet

The purpose of the Virginia Commonwealth University RRTC on Workplace Supports and Job Retention is to study those supports that are most effective for assisting individuals with disabilities maintain employment and advance their careers.

http://www.worksupport.com/biznet/index.html

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration

SAMHSA was created to focus attention, programs, and funding on improving the lives of people with or at risk for mental and substance abuse disorders.

http://www.samhsa.gov/

Tax Returns

Are you a Person with a Disability? Get Help with Your Tax Return

http://www.nebraskatickettowork.org/TAXfacts_taxhelpbrochure.pdf

Ticket to Work Employment Network Directory

This website includes a searchable database of providers serving specific areas.

http://www.yourtickettowork.com/endir

The Work Site - Social Security Online, Medicaid Buy-In States for Working People with Disabilities

The Ticket to Work Program offers SSA disability beneficiaries greater choice in obtaining the services they need to help them go to work and achieve their employment goals.

http://www.socialsecurity.gov/disabilityresearch/wi/medicaid.htm

Transportation Assistance Reminder

In 2006, the Nebraska Legislature passed a law allowing adults (friends, neighbors, and non-legally responsible relatives) to be reimbursed for providing medical transportation to people with disabilities and elderly individuals who are eligible for Medicaid-funded transportation services.

http://www.nebraskatickettowork.org/doc/transp-assistance10.08.doc

WorkWorld

WorkWorld is decision support software for personal computers designed to help people with disabilities, advocates, benefit counselors, and others explore and understand how to best use the work incentives associated with the various Federal and State disability and poverty benefit programs. It automates the computation of benefits, and takes into account the complex interaction of income, benefit programs and work incentives.

http://www....

Nebraska Career Connection

Nebraska Career Connections provides online educational and career planning resources that bring together all Nebraskans – students, parents, educators, adult job seekers, and employers.  The site is continually updated and expanded for new information and tools that guides college and career plans.  The services offered provide strong support for Nebraska’s workforce and economic development priorities.