The National Organization on Disability (hereafter known as NOD) is another online resource set up to assist job seekers with disabilities by expanding "the participation and contribution of America's 54 million men, women and children with disabilities in all aspects of life". Programs offered by NOD include workforce development, assisting veterans in finding work (as well as helping Vietnam vets combat the effects of Agent Orange) and working with job recruiters and businesses. For more information about NOD, go here.
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Prevent Blindness America descibe themselves as "the nation's leading volunteer eye health and safety organization with the sole mission of preventing blindness and preserving sight." They set up vision screenings for children and adults, sponsor research in preventing or controlling blindness, and offer workplace safety tips. PBA also tries to help important legislation for programs to assist the blind go through, and on March 9th, they'll be hosting the Eyes on Capitol Hill advocacy campaign, whose goals, including increased medical funding, are outlined here. A national "Capitol Hill Call-In" , where people are asked to call their senators and representatives to make vision health a priority, will also be held. For more about this organization, go to their home page here. (Thanks AG!)
Chicago-based Health and Disability Advocates (HDA) have put up a website to better inform employers of the importance of hiring workers with disabilities. Think Beyond the Label is designed to direct employers to agencies and services (like here in Connecticut) that will connect them to qualified applicants with disabilities, as well as other resources that point out the advantages of hiring these applicants. For more information, go here. (Thanks AG!)
Here's another web site designed to assist job seekers with disabilities: AbilityLinks.org. The site offers access to job training programs and employment agencies, mentoring and networking opportunities and informative webinars. For more information, click here.
The US Department of Labor has set up a site designed to assist people with disabilities find job opportunities: The Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP). The ODEP site advises job seekers with disabilities based on categories like youth, employment supports (which include benefits, tools, etc.), research statistics and employer needs. For more infomation, go here.
The Job Opportunities For Disabled American Veterans (JOFDAV) web site is set up to assist Veterans looking for employment. JOFDAV posts job openings by employers looking for experienced workers, as well as other services. Applicants can learn how to put together cover letters (here and here), how to find out about potential employers, and see what jobs are available based on categories, as well as news items relating to disabled Vets. To learn more, go to the JOFDAV site here.
Thanks to the efforts of the library's Webmasters, the online ADA Page on Greenwich Library's web site now has a section with links to online sites that assist job seekers with disabilities in a variety of ways.
Continue reading Career and Employment Links For Job Seekers With Disabilities.
Taking a cue from my colleagues over on the Library News Blog, here are some online sites I've found that have been set up to assist the Haitians after last week's awful quake.
Continue reading Haitian Relief Online Sites.
Lift, Inc. is an online nonprofit resource which, in its own words, "qualifies, trains, hires, and places information technology professionals who have physical disabilities through contacts with major corporations who eventually hire them directly." Qualified candidates, including those without previous experience, will be trained but must show a strong desire to establish careers in information technology or infomation management, as well as being capable of developing strong analytical abilities. Details on how to apply are at http://www.lift-inc.org/apply.html.
For more information, go to http://www.lift-inc.org/about.html, or contact them at inquiry@lift-inc.org.
Another online provider of services to both employers, who wish to hire qualified workers with disabilities, and job seekers with disabilities, is the Employer Assistance & Recruiting Network (EARN). This service (go here to access their site) assists employers with understanding the needs of the disabled, provides job seekers with the tools in finding employment opportunities, and assists disabled veterans seeking to re-enter the workplace. EARN also offers resources (including counseling) for service providers in assisting job seekers in their search. For more information, go to EARN's home page at www.earnworks.com or contact them directly at 1-866-327-6669 (email: earn@earnworks.com).
