Additional Resources
Workplace and Employment Resources - All information can be found at INKclusivity.com
APSE (Association of People Supporting Employment First)
National trade organization for disability employment service providers. Advocates for competitive, integrated employment for individuals with disabilities.
CareerOneStop Job Board
A career exploration and job search platform, including disability-friendly employers.
CEO Commission for Disability Employment
Works with businesses to promote inclusive hiring practices.
CSAVR (Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation)
Supports state vocational rehabilitation agencies in helping individuals with disabilities gain meaningful employment.
Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN)
Helps businesses recruit, hire, retain, and promote employees with disabilities.
Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)
Develops policies to support inclusive employment for people with disabilities.
Project SEARCH
A national program that provides internships and job training for young adults with disabilities to prepare them for competitive employment.
SEEC (Seeking Employment, Equality, and Community)
Provides customized employment services and workplace inclusion programs for people with disabilities.
seeconline.org
SourceAmerica
Expands employment opportunities for people with disabilities through a network of nonprofit agencies that provide business solutions to government and commercial employers.
U.S. AbilityOne Commission
Oversees programs that provide employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
The NET (National Employment Team)
The national network of the 78 public Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) programs supports a united or “one company” approach to working with business customers to create a coordinated approach to serving business customers through a national VR team that specializes in employer development, business consulting and corporate relations.
Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP)
Connects students and recent graduates with disabilities to federal employment opportunities.
Resources for Employers
DisabilityIN
Supports businesses in achieving disability inclusion and accessibility.
Dinah Cohen Learning Center (EARN)
Offers disability inclusion training and resources for employers.
Fair360
Provides diversity and inclusion solutions for businesses.
Institute for Workplace Equality
Provides guidance to businesses on equal employment policies and diversity initiatives.
LEAD Center
Focuses on policies and employment strategies to improve workplace inclusion for people with disabilities.
Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology (PEAT)
Promotes inclusive technology and workplace accessibility.
SHRM – Workplace Disability and Inclusion
Provides HR professionals with resources on disability inclusion.
The Arc
Helps businesses develop inclusive hiring programs and supports people with disabilities in finding meaningful employment.
WorkforceGPS
Resource for all key stakeholders who partner with the workforce system to provide services to people with disabilities and other barriers to employment.
Work Without Limits
A network that collaborates with businesses to increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
Special Education and Rehabilitation Services
U.S. Department of Education – Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)
Committed to improving early childhood, educational, and employment outcomes and raising expectations for all people with disabilities, their families, their communities, and the nation.
U.S. Department of Labor – Disability Resources
Offers workplace policies and resources for people with disabilities.
U.S. Office of Personnel Management – Disability Employment
Provides hiring information and resources for federal job seekers with disabilities.
Legal and Policy Resources
ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)
The official site for ADA regulations, policies, and resources.
ADA Primer for Small Businesses
Helps small businesses understand and comply with ADA accessibility requirements.
ADA Requirements: Testing Accommodations
Provides guidelines on testing accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
ADA Standards for Accessible Design
Offers accessibility standards for buildings and facilities to comply with ADA regulations.
ADA Title II Regulations
Details legal protections under ADA Title II for public entities and services.
ADA Title III Regulations
Covers ADA Title III requirements for businesses and nonprofit organizations.
ada.gov/law-and-regs/regulations/title-iii-regulations
Disability Rights - Department of Justice
Enforces disability rights laws and provides legal resources.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Enforces workplace anti-discrimination laws, including disability rights.
Fact Sheet: Disability Discrimination (EEOC)
Summarizes workplace disability discrimination laws and protections.
JAN – Job Accommodation Network
Offers expert guidance on workplace accommodations for disabled individuals.
Disability Advocacy and Rights
Administration for Community Living (ACL)
Supports independence and inclusion for older adults and people with disabilities.
American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)
Advocates for equal rights, economic opportunity, and political participation for people with disabilities.
American Council for the Blind (ACB)
Provides advocacy, education, and support for individuals with visual impairments.
Harkin Institute
Conducts research and advocacy on disability employment, education, and health policy to promote inclusion.
National Center on Disability and Journalism
Provides resources to improve reporting on disability-related topics.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Advocates for mental health awareness, support, and resources.
National Center on Disability and Journalism
Provides resources to improve reporting on disability-related topics.
National Council on Independent Living (NCIL)
Advocates for the rights and independence of people with disabilities.
National Disability Institute (NDI)
Focuses on financial empowerment and economic inclusion for people with disabilities.
National Organization on Disability (NOD)
Works to increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
TASH
Advocates for the full inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of society.
Specialized Support for Specific Disabilities
American Association on Health & Disability (AAHD)
Promotes health and wellness initiatives for people with disabilities.
Communication Devices for the Deaf (sComm)
Develops technology for communication between deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing individuals.
NDSS (National Down Syndrome Society)
Advocates for the rights and inclusion of individuals with Down syndrome, including employment initiatives.
NFXF (National Fragile X Foundation)
Supports individuals with Fragile X syndrome and their families, including resources for employment and independence.
Autism and Neurodiversity Resources
Autism Research Institute
Provides autism-related research, education, and resources.
Autism Society
Provides tools, training, and job connections for autistic job seekers and employers.
Autism Speaks (Workplace Inclusion Now)
Offers information, support, and advocacy for people with autism and families.
Harvard Business Review: Neurodiversity in the Workplace
A guide for employers on supporting workers with autism and neurodivergence.
Job Seekers and Parent Resources
Center for Parent Information & Resources
Provides resources for parents of children with disabilities.
Guide for People with Disabilities Seeking Employment
Offer employment advice and rights for job seekers with disabilities.