Disability Resources

SVSU recognizes the importance of diversity and is dedicated to maintain an environment which fosters respect and offers equal opportunity. In an effort to assist our students of disability, we have included web resources that will assist them in job exploration and education.

 

Organization

Description
  Ability Jobs   This site provides a place where people with disabilities can seek employment, confident that they will be evaluated solely on their skills and experience.  
   Government Disability Information  Connecting the disability community to information and opportunities. There are many resources available to help people with disabilities find employment. For information on job banks, planning your career, mentoring programs and job training programs, visit the Jobs & Career Planning section of Disability.gov. 
  Able & Willing  Thought provoking stories about real people with disabilities and businesses working together to create successful mentorships, internships and long term employment opportunities. 
  American Association for the Advancement of Science    The AAAS ENTRY POINT! internship program, initiated in 1996, was developed to encourage science, technology, engineering, and mathematics students with disabilities to apply their skills in a real-world professional setting.  
   Association for Career & Technical Information   The ACTE Job Bank was created to help connect ACTE members and Web site users with new employment opportunities. Whether you are in the market for a new job or you are searching for candidates to fill your open position, the ACTE Job Bank is a valuable tool for your career and business needs. 
 Career Voyages   Explore in-demand careers by taking the ultimate road trip to career success 
  Connecting to Success   Connecting to Success is an electronic mentoring program designed to promote successful transition of youth with disabilities to adult life. 
   U.S. Department of State   This recently established, 50+ member organization, serves to increase the recruitment, retention, and promotion of employees with disabilities at all grade levels throughout the State Department and to improve work life for current employees with disabilities. 
   National Collaborative on Workforce & Disability   The Guideposts for Success are what research tells us all youth, including youth with disabilities, need to succeed. Guideposts have also been developed which focus on the needs of youth, including those with disabilities, within specific vulnerable populations. 
   Office of Disability Employment Opportunity  ODEP employs a comprehensive strategy of public education, outreach, and evidence-based policy research and demonstrations to reach employers, business, and the disability community concerning the most effective ways to tap the underutilized talents of workers with disabilities. 
    Abilities!  Abilities! is dedicated to creating a world in which people with disabilities will live simply as people. In this world, people with disabilities will have the same opportunities as all other people, be treated with dignity and respect, and have access to all the benefits of our society. 
  National Business & Disability Council   The leading resource for employers seeking to integrate people with disabilities into the workplace and companies seeking to reach them in the consumer marketplace 
  Earn Works   These online tools and resources can help you find employment opportunities and provide useful information for your job search. 
   US Office of Personnel Management   Federal agencies fill jobs two ways, competitively and non-competitively. Persons with disabilities may apply for jobs filled either way. People who are selected for jobs must meet the qualification requirements for the jobs and be able to perform the essential duties of the jobs with or without reasonable accommodation. 
  Bender Consulting   Are you a person with a disability seeking a competitive career? If so, look here for information about the types of positions we receive and current hiring initiatives 
   Entry Point   ENTRY POINT! is a program of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) offering outstanding internship opportunities for students with disabilities in science, engineering, mathematics, computer science, and some fields of business. 
  RecruitABILITY   Creating a new account with disABLEDperson 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. 
 Disaboom Jobs   Ready to start your job search? You’ve come to the best place to check out jobs for people with disabilities. 
  Job Central   The latest insight and information from caregivers and those with disabilities and extensive federal government disability-related information and resources. 
 Diversity World   Enriching workplaces and reducing employment barriers. 
   GettingHired.com   GettingHired.com is the place where people with disabilities seeking employment, employers committed to hiring people with disabilities, service providers, college disability and career services departments, and disability advocacy groups connect.