Employment & Training Resources - Disability Resource Directory

ETR Disability Resource Directory

ON-LINE RESOURCES/DIRECTORIES

Access for All - A Resource Manual for Meeting the Needs of One-Stop Customers with

Disabilities

Address:

City:

State:

Zip Code

Phone:

Fax

TTY

URL:

http://www.communityinclusion.org/onestop/onestopmanual.html

Notes:

This comprehensive manual is designed to assist One-Stop Systems in meeting the needs

of individuals with disabilities. The entire document, as well as individual sections, is

available on-line as a PDF file. The document is also available on-line in Microsoft Word

format.

AllAbilities.com

Address:

728 12th Ave North

City:

Buhl

State:

Zip Code

83316-

Phone:

Fax

TTY

URL:

http://www.allabilities.com/

Notes:

This web site is a comprehensive, informative, and user friendly source for finding

disability resources locally and worldwide, on the Internet.

CareerConnect®

American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)

Address:

11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300

City:

New York

State:

Zip Code

10001-

Phone:

(212) 502-7600

Fax

TTY

URL:

http://www.afb.org/CareerConnect

Notes:

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.

CareerOneStop

U.S. Department of Labor

Address:

City:

State:

Zip Code

Phone:

Fax

TTY

URL:

http://www.careeronestop.org/

Notes:

CareerOneStop is an integrated suite of national web sites that help businesses, job

seekers, students, and workforce professionals find employment and career resources.

CareerOneStop is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Clearinghouse on Disability Information

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)

Address:

U.S. Department of Education, 550 12th Street, S.W., Room 5133

City:

Washington

State:

Zip Code

20202-2550

Phone:

(202) 245-7307

Fax

(202) 245-7636

TTY

(202) 205-5637

URL:

http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/codi.html

Notes:

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative

Services (OSERS) understands the many challenges still facing individuals with

disabilities and their families and is committed to improving results and outcomes for

people with disabilities of all ages. OSERS supports programs that serve millions of

children, youth and adults with disabilities.

DisabilityExchange.org

c/o Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Patient/Family Resource Center

Address:

125 Nashua Street

City:

Boston

State:

Zip Code

02114-

Phone:

(617) 573-2186

Fax

TTY

URL:

http://www.disabilityexchange.org/index.php

Notes:

DisabilityExchange.org provides a user-friendly, one-stop information clearinghouse to

the disability community in the city of Boston, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,

and neighboring states. Visitors can find information on a range of topics by perusing a

topic list or by typing key words into the site search engine.

DisabilityInfo.gov

U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)

Address:

City:

State:

Zip Code

Phone:

Fax

TTY

URL:

http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/

Notes:

DisabilityInfo.gov is a comprehensive online resource designed to provide people with

disabilities with quick and easy access to the information they need. With just a few

clicks, the site provides access to disability-related information and programs available

across the government on numerous subjects, including benefits, civil rights, community

life, education, employment, housing, health, technology and transportation.

Federal Employment of People with Disabilities

U.S. Office of Personnel Management

Address:

1900 E Street NW

City:

Washington

State:

Zip Code

20415-

Phone:

(202) 606-1800

Fax

TTY

(202) 606-2532

URL:

http://www.opm.gov/disability/

Notes:

This web site provides a simple and straightforward mechanism to help Americans, with

and without disabilities, better understand how to hire and retain persons with

disabilities. The site provides access to information that is relevant to the recruitment,

employment, and retention of individuals with disabilities in the Federal Government.

JobAccess

Address:

1001 W. 17th St.

City:

Costa Mesa

State:

Zip Code

92627-

Phone:

Fax

TTY

URL:

http://www.jobaccess.org/

Notes:

JobAccess' purpose is to enable people with disabilities to enhance their professional

lives by providing a dedicated system for finding employment. By posting job

opportunities, employers not only exhibit an open door policy but also demonstrate

their responsiveness to affirmative action by genuinely recruiting qualified persons with

disabilities.

Keeping Medicare and Medicaid When You Work: A Resource Guide for People with

Disabilities, Their Families, and Their Advocates

The Kaiser Family Foundation

Address:

1330 G Street, NW

City:

Washington

State:

Zip Code

20005-

Phone:

(202) 347-5270

Fax

(202) 347-5274

TTY

URL:

http://www.kff.org/medicare/7241.cfm

Notes:

This online guide helps to explain the program rules for Medicare and Medicaid with

regard to work. The guide is downloadable in PDF format.

Learning Disabilities Online (LD Online)

Address:

WETA Public Television, 2775 S. Quincy St.

City:

Arlington

State:

Zip Code

22206-

Phone:

Fax

TTY

URL:

http://www.ldonline.org/

Notes:

LD OnLine.org is the world's leading web site on learning disabilities and ADHD, serving

more than 250,000 parents, teachers, and other professionals each month. LD OnLine

seeks to help children and adults reach their full potential by providing accurate and up-

to-date information and advice about learning disabilities and ADHD.

MASS 2-1-1 MASSACHUSETTS

Address:

95 Berkeley St.

City:

Boston

State:

Zip Code

02116-

Phone:

(877) 211-6277

Fax

TTY

(617) 536-5872

URL:

www.mass211.org

Notes:

2-1-1 is the national abbreviated dialing code for free access to health and human services

information and referral. 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember and universally recognizable

number that makes a critical connection between individuals and families seeking services

or volunteer opportunities and the appropriate community-based organizations and

government agencies.

Massachusetts Disability-Related Resources

National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY)

Address:

P.O. Box 1492

City:

Washington

State:

Zip Code

20013-

Phone:

(800) 695-0285

Fax

(202) 884-8441

TTY

(800) 695-0285

URL:

http://www.nichcy.org/stateshe/ma.htm

Notes:

NICHCY compiles disability-related resources in each state, and creates State Resource

Sheets. This handy resource sheet will help you locate organizations and agencies within

your state that address disability-related issues.

National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

U.S. Department of Education

Address:

City:

State:

Zip Code

Phone:

Fax

TTY

URL:

http://nces.ed.gov/

Notes:

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), located within the U.S.

Department of Education and the Institute of Education Sciences, is the primary federal

entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education.

National Center on Workforce and Disability/Adult

Institute for Community Inclusion

Address:

UMass Boston, 100 Morrissey Blvd.

City:

Boston

State:

Zip Code

02125-

Phone:

(888) 886-9898

Fax

TTY

(888) 886-9898

URL:

http://www.onestops.info/

Notes:

The National Center on Workforce and Disability/Adult (NCWD) provides training,

technical assistance, policy analysis, and information to improve access for all in the

workforce development system.

National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC)

Address:

4200 Forbes Boulevard, Suite 202

City:

Lanham

State:

Zip Code

20706-4829

Phone:

(800) 346-2742

Fax

(301) 459-4263

TTY

(301) 459-5984

URL:

www.naric.com/

Notes:

The National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC) web site is a gateway to an

abundance of disability- and rehabilitation-oriented information organized in a variety of

formats designed to make it easy for users to find and use. As a leader in providing

interactive information to the disability and rehabilitation community, NARIC's goal is

to put information into the hands of the users through online publications, searchable

databases, and timely reference and referral data.

New England INDEX

Address:

UMMS Shriver Center, 200 Trapelo Road

City:

Waltham

State:

Zip Code

02452-6319

Phone:

(781) 642-0248

Fax

(781) 642-0122

TTY

(800) 764-0200

URL:

http://www.disabilityinfo.org/

Notes:

New England INDEX, a project of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center at the University

of Massachusetts Medical School, addresses the information needs of people with

disabilities. To accomplish this, it collects and maintains information on a wide variety of

programs, agencies, and individual providers in Massachusetts and New England who

have something to offer to people with disabilities.

Occupational Information Network (O*NET)

U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)

Address:

Employment & Training Administration (ETA)

City:

State:

Zip Code

Phone:

Fax

TTY

URL:

http://www.doleta.gov/programs/onet/

Notes:

The Occupational Information Network (O*NET) is a database of occupational

requirements and worker attributes. It describes occupations in terms of the skills and

knowledge required, how the work is performed, and typical work settings. It can be

used by businesses, educators, job seekers, human resources professionals, and the

publicly funded Workforce Investment System to help meet the talent needs of our

competitive global economy.

One-Stop Toolkit for Serving People with Disabilities

Address:

City:

State:

Zip Code

Phone:

Fax

TTY

URL:

http://www.onestoptoolkit.org/

Notes:

This website is targeted toward state and local One-Stop service providers, but it

contains resources that will be useful to a broader audience as well. Individuals with

disabilities, advocates, parents, counselors and other professionals should find a rich

source of information here.

Plan for Achieving Self-Support (PASS)

U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA)

Address:

City:

State:

Zip Code

Phone:

Fax

TTY

URL:

http://www.passonline.org

Notes:

PASS is an SSI work incentive under which persons with disabilities can set aside income

and/or resources to be used to achieve specific work goals. PASS is meant to assist a

person in competing in the job market. This web site provides detailed explanation of the

PASS program as well as a helpful tutorial on completing the application including an

online version of the form that can be printed or saved.

Resource Directory of Massachusetts Agencies and Organizations Serving Individuals Who

Are Blind or Visually Impaired

Address:

City:

State:

Zip Code

Phone:

Fax

TTY

URL:

http://www.mabcommunity.org/documents/Resource%20Directory%20MA

Notes:

This directory of resources was produced by the Interagency Committee on Vision and

Aging (ICVA) in partnership with the Bay State Council of the Blind (BSCB) to assist

consumers and professionals in locating services available for persons who are blind or

visually impaired. Braille, large print, cassette and electronic copies are available from

Bay State Council of the Blind. Cassette edition produced by MAB Community

Services.

Small Business Planner

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

Address:

City:

State:

Zip Code

Phone:

(800) 827-5722

Fax

TTY

(704) 344-6640

URL:

http://www.sba.gov/smallbusinessplanner/index.html

Notes:

SBA's online Small Business Planner includes information and resources that will help

you at any stage of the business lifecycle.

State Chart of Work Incentives Activities

U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA)

Address:

City:

State:

Zip Code

Phone:

Fax

TTY

URL:

http://www.ssa.gov/work/Beneficiaries/activity.html

Notes:

This web site contains links to information on initiatives, activities, and programs that

can help people with disabilities who want to work. This includes information on the

Ticket-to-Work Program, demonstration projects, cooperative agreements, and grants.

The Community Resource Directory

Massachusetts Business Leadership Network (MassBLN)

Address:

City:

State:

Zip Code

Phone:

Fax

TTY

URL:

http://www.massbln.org/resources/resourcedirectory.php

Notes:

The Community Resource Directory provides a comprehensive overview of

Massachusetts resources and organizations available to assist you to successfully

employ qualified individuals with disabilities.

The DRM Regional Resources Directory - Massachusetts

The Disability Resources Monthly (DRM) Guide to Disability Resources on the Internet

Address:

City:

State:

Zip Code

Phone:

Fax

TTY

URL:

http://www.disabilityresources.org/MASSACHUSETTS.html

Notes:

This site provides links to a broad range of disabilities organizations in Massachusetts.

The Red Book - Guide to Work Incentives

U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA)

Address:

City:

State:

Zip Code

Phone:

Fax

TTY

URL:

http://www.socialsecurity.gov/disabilityresearch/redbook.htm

Notes:

The Red Book serves as a general reference source about the employment-related

provisions of Social Security Disability Insurance and the Supplemental Security Income

Programs for educators, advocates, rehabilitation professionals, and counselors who

serve people with disabilities. The Red Book is downloadable in PDF format.

The Work Site - Employment Support For People with Disabilities

Office of Employment Support Programs (OESP)

Address:

U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA)

City:

State:

Zip Code

Phone:

Fax

TTY

URL:

http://www.socialsecurity.gov/work/index.html

Notes:

The Work Site povides links to information about service providers who offer training

and other vocational rehabilitation and employment support services to assist persons

with disabilities to prepare for and find jobs. You also can link to information about the

safety net of work incentives that Social Security beneficiaries can use to keep their cash

benefits and health insurance coverage as they begin working and progress in

employment.

Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act (TWWIIA)

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)

Address:

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Servics (CMS)

City:

State:

Zip Code

Phone:

Fax

TTY

URL:

http://www.cms.hhs.gov/TWWIA/

Notes:

This is the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid's (CMS) informational website on the

"Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999 (TWWIIA)." This

landmark legislation modernizes the employment services system for people with

disabilities and makes it possible for millions of Americans with disabilities to no longer

have to choose between taking a job and having health care.

U.S. Census Bureau - Disability Statistics

Address:

City:

State:

Zip Code

Phone:

Fax

TTY

URL:

http://www.census.gov/hhes/www/disability/disability.html

Notes:

The web site provides a wealth of data, publications, and resources on disability

statistics.

Where to Turn... Your guide to Federal Disability Policies & Programs

Brain Injury Association of America

Address:

City:

State:

Zip Code

Phone:

Fax

TTY

URL:

http://www.biausa.org/Pages/where_to_turn.html

Notes:

This comprehensive guide was developed and supported by the US Department of

Health and Human Services Administration and the Brain Injury Association of America.

The guide is available in whole or by chapters and in both PDF and Text-Only formats

Women With Disabilities

The National Women's Health Information Center

Address:

Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human

City:

State:

Zip Code

Phone:

Fax

TTY

URL:

http://www.4woman.gov/wwd/

Notes:

The Women With Disabilities web site provides a wealth of useful information for

women with disabilities, caretakers, health professionals, and researchers.

Work Incentives for People with Disabilities

U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA)

Address:

City:

State:

Zip Code

Phone:

Fax

TTY

URL:

http://www.socialsecurity.gov/disabilityresearch/workincentives.htm

Notes:

This web site provides information on the special rules that make it possible for people

with disabilities receiving Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to work

and still receive monthly payments and Medicare or Medicaid. Social Security calls

these rules "work incentives."

Work Support.com

Virginia Commonwealth University - RRTC on Workplace Supports and Job Retention

Address:

1314 West Main Street, P.O. Box 842011

City:

Richmond

State:

Zip Code

23284-2011

Phone:

Fax

TTY

URL:

http://www.worksupport.com/index.cfm

Notes:

This site provides information, resources, and research regarding the employment of

people with disabilities.

Working While Disabled - A Guide To Plans For Achieving Self-Support

U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA)

Address:

City:

State:

Zip Code

Phone:

Fax

TTY

URL:

http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/11017.html

Notes:

This online guide provides information on SSA's Plan for Achieving Self-Support (PASS)

program. The guide can be donwloaded in a PDF format. A Spanish language is also

available for download.

World Institute on Disability (WID)

Address:

510 16th Street, Suite 100

City:

Oakland

State:

Zip Code

94612-

Phone:

(510) 763-4100

Fax

(510) 763-4109

TTY

(510) 208-9496

URL:

www.wid.org

Notes:

The World Institute on Disability (WID) is a nonprofit research, public policy and

advocacy center dedicated to promoting the civil rights and full societal inclusion of

people with disabilities.

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