Beneficiary Resources

National Resources

  • Able Data is the premier database for unbiased, comprehensive information on products, solutions and resources to improve productivity and ease life’s tasks.

  • The document contains scoping and technical requirements for accessibility to buildings and facilities by individuals with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. These requirements apply to all areas of newly designed or newly constructed buildings and facilities and altered portions of existing buildings and facilities covered by titles II and III of the ADA.

  • This site contains comprehensive information pertaining to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Some sample topics include employment, agriculture, education, technology and business. A variety of ADA-related publication are also available.

  • ADATA provides national support and coordination for the 10 regional ADA and IT Technical Assistance Centers and the National Center on Accessible Information Technology in Education.This site provides extensive information regarding the ADA and a calendar of events where training on the ADA will be offered.

  • 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.

  • The AFB expands possibilities for people with vision loss.

  • The acronym of EARN is Employer Assistance and Resource Network to reflect our focus to provide technical assistance exclusively for employers in their efforts to recruit, hire, and retain employees with disabilities.

  • Autism NOW: The National Autism Resource and Information Center will be a dynamic and interactive, highly visible and effective central point of quality resources and information for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and other developmental disabilities, their families, and other targeted key stakeholders.

  • The Center for Education and Workforce, through its research, programs, and policy on education and skills training, mobilizes the business community to be more engaged partners, challenge the status quo, and connect education and workforce reforms to economic development.

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

  • Social Security’s Ticket to Work program supports career development for Social Security disability beneficiaries age 18 through 64 who want to work. The Ticket program is free and voluntary. The Ticket program helps people with disabilities progress toward financial independence.

  • This page links to all the services and resources provided by the FCC to people with disabilities

  • Creating a new account with Disabled Person allows individuals to connect with future employers by posting your resume and finding detailed information about potential jobs that could be a perfect fit for you.

  • 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.

  • Health & Disability Advocates is committed to protecting rights of children, people with disabilities, and low income older adults.

  • AccesslT promotes the use of electronic and information technology for students and employees with disabilities in educational institutions at all academic levels. This website features AccesslT Knowledge Base, a searchable, growing database of questions and answers regarding accessible electronic and information technology.

  • The NCIL is the oldest cross disability, grassroots organization run by and for people with disabilities. The organization represents more than 700 organizations and individuals that advocate for the human and civil rights of people with disabilities throughout the United States.

  • The mission of the NOD is to expand the participation and contribution of America's 54 million men, women and children with disabilities in all aspects of life.

  • The Office of Disability Employment Policy provides leadership to increase employment opportunities for adults and youth with disabilities. Its customers include individuals with disabilities and their families; private employers and their employees; Federal, State and local government agencies; education and training institutions; disability advocates and providers of services and government employers. ODEP also provides information on the employment provisions of the ADA.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Social Security pays retirement, disability and survivors benefits to workers and their families, and also administers the Supplemental Security Income program.

  • US Jobs helps individuals find local jobs and apply online via company employment career sites. US.jobs is a free service of Direct Employers Association.

  • Worksupport is a web portal that highlights our funded projects on many topics related to the employment of individuals with disabilities. This includes the RRTC on Employment of People with Physical Disabilities, Autism Center for Excellence, School 2 Work.

  • WID is a non-profit public policy center dedicated to the promotion of independence and full inclusion in society of people with disabilities.

  • An authorized Social Security Ticket to Work Service Provider

  • Easterseals 100: Established 1919

  • National Employment Network Association

  • National Association of Benefits and Work Incentive Specialists