Disability Employment
Disability employment has become an increasingly important issue in today’s economy; employment and disability are no longer seen as mutually-exclusive circumstance. These organizations are finding ways to support people with disabilities’ employment options, to identify disability jobs (open to people of all abilities) and enforce employment-related disability laws.
Organizations
DB101 provides information for employees/employers and job seekers on disability and employment in California.
The Able Trust strives to help Floridians with disabilities find employment.
Portland Habilitation Center Northwest
PHC Northwest is a 501c(3) non-profit that has provided nearly 60 years of broad-based educational, training and job opportunities (with full union benefits) for thousands of people with developmental, physical and mental disabilities. As a dynamic and forward-thinking industry leader, PHCNW’s diversified business lines have allowed it to help employees develop the technical skills required to earn living wages in a variety of occupations, thus enabling them to pay taxes and empowering them to raise families and live independently. PHCNW’s influence extends into the general community through provision of affordable housing programs, and environmental stewardship in the form of developing and hosting the largest contiguous solar energy array in the Pacific Northwest region.
Canadian Council on Rehabiliation and Work
CCRW is dedicated to promoting quality employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Council on International Educational Exchange
Since 1947, CIEE: Council on International Educational Exchange, has been in pursuit of its mission, "to help people gain understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world."
The Global Applied Research and Information Network (GLADNET) is a collaboration of organizations, research centers, universities, and more dedicated to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Premier Personnel Corporation is a non-profit agency based in Canada that assists in finding employment for individuals with developmental or other learning disabilities. We develop mutually beneficial relationships with employers. We aid in job search, recruiting, training, and providing on-going supports in an effort to ensure employer/ client satisfaction. All Premier Personnel services are provided at no cost to either the employer or the employee.
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ABILITY Jobs/JobAccess is dedicated to providing resources to help people with disabilities find employment.
ACCSES is dedicated to improving independent living, education, and employment for people with disabilities.
