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Employment Resource For People with a Disability

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Online Resource

Reviewed Date

Oct 9, 2025

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This page offers a collection of websites, guides, and programs that help people with disabilities find jobs, get training, and learn about their rights at work.

AbilityJOBS
The largest website entirely for people with a disability and employment placement.
No phone number listed

AbilityLinks
The leading web-based community for job seekers with disabilities and inclusive employers.
No phone number listed

Career Guide for People With Disabilities
Updated for 2025, this resource provides everything you need to know about navigating the pathway to employment as an individual with a disability.
No phone number listed

DisabledPerson.com
Works with employers who have a strong desire to hire qualified applicants with diverse backgrounds.
Phone: 760.420.1269

Employment after Spinal Cord Injury - MSKTC
This fact sheet from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC) offers practical guidance for individuals with spinal cord injuries seeking employment, covering vocational rehabilitation services, legal protections under the ADA, and strategies for workplace accommodations. 
Phone: 202.403.5600
TTY: 877.334.3499

Guide for People with Disabilities Seeking Employment
This resource from the U.S. Department of Justice provides guidance for employers on complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), offering resources to support inclusive hiring, effective accommodations, and accessible workplace practices. It includes legal information, best practices, and links to federal resources for fostering disability-inclusive employment.
Phone: 800.772.1213
TTY:   800.325.0778 

Illinois Department of Human Services - Division of Rehabilitation Services Fact Sheet
Staff work one-on-one with individuals who have disabilities and their families to empower them to reach their employment, education, and independent living goals.
Phone: 800.843.6154 

Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
Free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues.
Phone: 800.526.7234

National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD)
Supports youth with disabilities and employment.
Phone: 877.871.0744

Pathways to Employment - United Spinal Association
Supports the pursuit of job opportunities for people with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D).
Phone: 718.803.3782

People with Disabilities - Jewish Vocational Services (JVS)
Provides professional, personalized, and individualized career services to a highly diverse client population.
Phone: 855.275.5237

Resume and Employment Guide for People With Disabilities
Resource from Resumebuilder.com, this resource provides practical advice on resume writing, disclosure decisions, and employment gaps, while also highlighting legal protections and job resources tailored to disabled workers. It includes tips for federal job applications, tools for recent graduates and veterans, and links to inclusive job boards and training programs.
No phone number listed

Section 188 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA)
Prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in WIA Title I-financially assisted programs and activities.
Phone: 866.4USA.DOL or 866.487.2365

U.S. Dept of Labor - Disability and Employment
This U.S. Department of Labor resource offers a centralized hub of resources for people with disabilities, employers, and workforce professionals, including guidance on nondiscrimination, access requirements, and promising practices for inclusive employment.
Phone: 877.872.5627

Wearecapable
We Are Capable connects job seekers with disabilities to inclusive employers by offering a platform that highlights workplace accommodations, flexible schedules, and accessibility features. The site supports both candidates and organizations in building equitable work environments through job listings, employer profiles, and community resources.
No phone number listed
 

 

This content is for informational purposes only and may not be comprehensive. Information contained does not imply an endorsement from Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, and does not replace the advice of a qualified healthcare professional.  See here  for further details.
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