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National Center on Workforce and
Disability for Adults (NCWD-A)
National Collaborative on Workforce
and Disability for Youth (NCWD-Y)
These two technical assistance centers on workforce and disability are
available to assist the workforce development community to address issues
affecting the employment of youth and adults with disabilities. Each is funded
through grants administered by the Office of Disability Employment Policy. Both
can be accessed by telephone and web sites.
Training
and Technical Assistance for Providers (T-TAP)
T-TAP is available to community rehabilitation providers who use
certificates under Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). T-TAP
is funded by the Office of Disability Employment Policy as a cooperative
agreement with Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) for the purpose of
developing training and resources to assist community rehabilitation providers
in facilitating competitive employment outcomes for individuals with
disabilities. These services will be delivered through a variety of venues,
including regional forums, web casts, an on-line customized employment course,
printed and electronic resources.
Fact Sheets
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
JAN is your one-stop service to get information on making workplace
accommodations for people with disabilities.
Employer Assistance and Resource Network
(EARN)
This free nationwide service connects employers with job
placement professionals who can identify qualified candidates with disabilities
for their job openings - in the company's geographic area. A data base of job
placement professionals/providers is now being developed, and employers are
invited to contact EARN with their placement needs.
Small Business and Self Employment
Service (SBSES)
If you are a person with a disability who has always wanted
to start your own business, or who prefers to be self-employed, be sure to
visit SBSES for information on creating a business plan, financing, and other
issues related to starting a small business.
Technical Assistance Materials
Do you need information on your rights in the workplace? On
provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act? On effective interviewing
techniques? On recruiting and hiring workers with disabilities? Check this
section for guidance on these and other disability employment related topics.
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