ON-LINE RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

• California's One-Stop Career Center System

Provides links that are being utilized by employment and training providers to assist people with disabilities.


• California Department of Rehabilitation

The mission of the D.O.R is to assist Californians with disabilities in obtaining and retaining employment and maximizing their ability to live independently in their communities.


• DisabilityResources.Org

Thousands of the best disability resources on the Internet, selected and annotated by the staff of Disability Resources.


• California State Personnel Board - Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP)

The State of California's LEAP program offers persons with disabilities the opportunity to apply for a series of job classifications in the state civil service system.


• Computer Technologies Program (CTP)

Broadens employment opportunities for people with significant disabilities by providing training in Information Technologies (Programming/Office Systems), mentorship for youth with disabilities, self-marketing strategies and advocacy in partnership with the business and rehabilitation communities.

• U.S. Department of Labor

Small Business and Self-Employment for People with Disabilities, also provides labor market information, and other resources.


• U.S. Dept. of Labor: Office of Disability Employment Policy Job Accommodations Network (JAN)

JAN is a free consulting service that provides information about job accommodations, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the employability of people with disabilities.


• U.S. Government Disability and Employment Resources

The Office of Disability Employment Policy created this site to provide one-stop online access to resources available throughout the Federal government.


• Employment Law -- Nolo.com

The mission of the D.O.R is to assist Californians with disabilities in obtaining and retaining employment and maximizing their ability to live independently in their communities.


• U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

The EEOC enforces federal statutes such as: Equal Pay Act (EPA) of 1963, Title I and Title V of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, Section 501 and 505 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Civil Rights Act of 1991.


• FirstGov

The official gateway to all U.S. government information. Whatever you want or need from the U.S. government, you will find a rich treasure of online information, services, and resources at this site.


• Ticket To Work

The Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program is the centerpiece of new legislation under the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999. It is a nationwide initiative designed to bring major positive change to the lives of individuals with disabilities.