A Resource Guide to Achieving Economic Independence and Inclusion through Employment and Entrepreneurship
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- Introduction
- How to Use This Resource Guide
- A Brief History of the Disability Rights Movement
- Learn How Best to Work with People with Different Types of Disabilities
- Enhance Your Understanding of Employment-Related and Other Civil Rights Laws
- Find Out if You May Be Eligible for Vocational Rehabilitation Services
- Make Use of Assessment Tools to Refine Your Career Direction and Strengthen Your Confidence Through Exposure to Successful Role Models
- Help Bridge the Gap Between Career Placement Offices and Offices for Students With Disabilities on College and University Campuses
- Increase Exposure to Career Options Through Job Shadowing, Mentoring Programs and Hands-On Career Exploration
- If on Government Assistance, Learn About Social Security Work Incentives That Can Help You Return to Work While Keeping Your Benefits
- Look Into Job Opportunities With the Federal Government as an Employee or Contractor
- Investigate Nonprofit, Private Sector, or Entrepreneurial Opportunities
- Help Educate Businesses About What They Need to Know to Recruit, Hire, and Retain People with Disabilities
- Increase Employment Options Through Professional Networking
- Ensure Job Retention by Taking Advantage of Workplace Programs and Job Accommodations
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
- Appendix: Quick Links
Last Updated April 2023
