US Disability Employment Laws, Rights, and Programs: Publications and Documents
Summary
The U.S. Disability Employment Information and Job Resources Publications provide practical guidance and support for individuals navigating workplace challenges, including those with disabilities, older adults, or anyone seeking inclusive career opportunities. These materials cover topics like job search strategies tailored to diverse needs, workplace accommodation rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and vocational rehabilitation programs. Examples include guides on resume building for people with nonvisible disabilities, tips for negotiating flexible work arrangements, and employer-focused resources on fostering accessible environments. They clarify legal protections, highlight training opportunities, and outline financial incentives for businesses hiring disabled workers. By addressing both employee and employer perspectives, the publications bridge gaps in understanding, offering actionable steps to improve job retention, career advancement, and equitable hiring practices. Their focus on real-world solutions makes them valuable for anyone seeking to navigate employment barriers or create more inclusive workplaces.Searching the Database
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| Title and Description | Ed | Publish Revised |
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| The Employment Paradox for Disabled Workers in U.S. Agriculture Examines the paradox of employing disabled people in U.S. agriculture, focusing on subminimum wage laws, barriers, and paths to equitable workforce inclusion. | ✓ ✓ | |
| FAU Receives $10 Million Grant to Prepare Individuals with Disabilities for High-Demand Tech Careers The project will assist individuals with disabilities nationwide to acquire certified skills needed for entry into high quality technology sectors. | ✓ | |
| COVID-19 Recession Hits Workers with Disability Harder nTIDE Report featuring Disability Rights Louisiana's Financial Access Inclusion and Resources Program for formerly incarcerated individuals with disabilities. | ||
| 2019 Statistics Reveal Strong Job Gains for Disabled Americans June 2019 nTIDE Jobs Report highlights initiatives supporting greater independence for people with disabilities. | ||
| 2019 Report on U.S. Disability Employment Rate by State Annual U.S. disability employment statistics chart by state reveals Americans with disabilities saw a slowdown in job gains compared to the previous year. | ||
| Filing Employment Discrimination Complaint with U.S. EEOC Information on how to file an employment discrimination charge with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). | ||
| Jeffco Subcontracting - A Special Place for Disabled to Earn a Paycheck in Arnold, Missouri Providing assembly, packaging, quality control, and services to St. Louis businesses, JSI brings training, income, pride and purpose to developmentally disabled adults in Jefferson County. | ||
| Disability Solutions: Connecting Jobseekers With Company Employment Changing minds and changing lives, Disability Solutions Career Center connects employers with jobseekers with disabilities across the America. | ||
| Employment Opportunities for U.S. Veterans at Customs and Border Protection U.S. Border Patrol in Del Rio hosting open house event on June 17 for veterans who interested in applying to become a Border Patrol Agent. | ||
| Upward Momentum Fuels Positive Start to 2017 for Americans With Disabilities National Trends in Disability Employment: 2016 review and 2017 preview from Kessler Foundation and the University of New Hampshire Institute on Disability. | ||
| Record Gains in Employment for People With Disabilities nTIDE Jobs Report for January from The Kessler Foundation and University of New Hampshire. | ||
| EEOC Issues Regulations on US Government Obligation to Engage in Affirmative Action for People with Disabilities U.S. EEOC regulations explain what federal agencies must do to comply with their legal obligation to engage in affirmative action in employment and serve as model employers for individuals with disabilities. | ||
| Ending Commensurate Wage Policy Would be a Mistake Will people who work today for a special minimum wage have the opportunity to be employed at all once competitive employment is their only option. | ||
| Employment Rate Remains Low for People With Disabilities Unemployment rate for people with disabilities is currently 10.8, down from 11.7 just 12 months earlier. | ||
| Ticket to Work Program: Is a Job Right for You? Information regarding The Ticket to Work program (TTW), a U.S. Social Security initiative for those with disability who want to work. | ✓ | |
| Ford FordInclusiveWorks Pilot Program for People with Autism Ford launches FordInclusiveWorks pilot program to provide individuals who have autism with an opportunity to gain work experience at Ford. | ||
| AT&T Hiring 20,000 Veterans by 2020 AT&T announces plan to hire an additional 10,000 veterans for a total of 20,000 vets by 2020. | ||
| Ensuring Accessibility of Online Employment Applications TalentWorks ensures accessibility in employers and human resources web-based job applications and other recruiting technologies for job seekers with disabilities. | ||
| 5,000 Technology Jobs For People With Autism By 2020 The 5,000 Initiative Autism in Tech Workforce, a unified plan to train and employ 5,000 people on the autism spectrum in technology positions by 2020. | ||
| Helping People with Intellectual Disabilities Find Employment Vocational Rehabilitation shares story of program that helped man with intellectual disability find perfect job. | ||
| U.S. Federal Government Proposes Major Increase in Hiring of Disabled The U.S. government is taking steps to ensure that federal agencies and contractors that serve the government hire more individuals with disabilities. | ||
| Peckham: IT Careers for People with Disabilities Peckham Inc. provides training and job opportunities to people with disabilities and now offers entry level careers in the IT industry. | ||
| Workers with Disabilities Pawns in Game Played by Contractors Lawsuit Alleges Sixteen severely disabled workers laid off - U.S. federal jobs program gets sued. | ||
| Recruiting, Hiring, Retaining, and Promoting People with Disabilities Guide New guide for employers that compiles federal and federally funded resources related to employment of people with disabilities. | ||
| Federal Employment First Program Pennsylvania Pennsylvania selected to participate in Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy Employment First State Leadership Mentoring Program. | ||
| Government Benefit Programs and Their Impact on Employment Express Employment Professionals release new white paper exploring U.S. government benefit programs and their impact on employment. | ||
| Department of Defense Model Employer of Disabled The department has established a comprehensive disability program management course for all components at the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute. | ||
| MEDCOM Job Opportunities for Disabled Civilians The United States Army Medical Command on improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities and reversing high percentage of people with disabilities who are ready, willing and able to work. | ||
| $15M Federal Grants Boost Disability Employment Access U.S. Department of Labor awards grants to six states for expanding American Job Center capacity and improving career opportunities for disabled workers. | ✓ ✓ | |
| US Advisory Committee to Increase Employment for Disabled U.S. Department of Labor announces establishment of National Advisory Committee on Increasing Competitive Integrated Employment for Individuals with Disabilities. | ||
| Employment Opportunity Funding for People with Disabilities $8.4M in continued funding to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities announced by US Labor Department. | ||
| ULTRA Testing: Employment of People with Autism ULTRA Testing employs high-functioning people with autism who have skill sets needed for software testing, pattern recognition and tolerance for repetition. | ||
| U.S. Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) Passed by Congress The U.S. Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act includes a specific expectation of competitive integrated employment of American youth and adults with disabilities. | ||
| Rule Change for Federal Contractors Hiring People With Disabilities National Organization on Disability issues statement regarding U.S. Dept. Of labor rule change for federal contractors hiring people with disabilities. | ||
| June 2013 Employment Data for People with Disabilities According to Trends in Disability Employment (TIDE) the latest statistics indicate weak employment results for people with disabilities across the board. | ||
| People with Disabilities Workforce Recruitment Program The Workforce Recruitment Program allows students and recent graduates with disability and are or have pursued any field of study to market their abilities to potential employers across America. | ||
| Jobless Turn to Social Security Disability When Unemployment Ends The high rate of unemployment has resulted in many individuals needing additional support. Now, people are increasingly considering whether they are eligible for Social Security Disability benefits. | ✓ | |
| Increasing Disability Inclusion in National Service CNCS conference to develop strategies to support the full inclusion of people with disabilities in national service. | ||
| Employment Rights for Veterans with Disabilities Federal employment protections for disabled veterans under USERRA and the Americans with Disabilities Act including reasonable accommodations and reemployment. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Improving Job Opportunities for American Disabled: Federal Contractors and Subcontractors US Department of Labor proposing new rule requiring federal contractors and subcontractors to set a hiring goal of having 7 percent of their workforce be people with disabilities. | ||
| NAVAIR Encourages Investing in Employees with Disabilities NAVAIR leaders and employees attend event in recognition of Disability Employment Awareness Month and Wounded Warrior Care Month with Guest speakers Dr Charles Hoge and Ted Kennedy Jr. | ||
| PACE Enterprises: Services and Employment for People with Disabilities PACE Enterprises is a nonprofit organization providing pre-vocational and vocational rehabilitation services to people with disabilities throughout north-central West Virginia. | ||
| $21M in Disability Employment Initiative Disability Employment Initiative to improve education training and employment opportunities for youth and adults unemployed or receiving Social Security disability benefits. | ||
| Summer Jobs for Youths and Teens Summer Jobs Express program encourages businesses to hire youths between the ages of 14 and 21 for summer employment. | ||
| $20M for Programs Designed to Improve Employment Outcomes for People with Disabilities US Labor Department announces about $20 million to fund state-run programs aimed at improving employment outcomes for people with disabilities. | ||
| Video Conference Hiring Interviews for Veterans Hire Disability Solutions is a certified disabled owned company promoting the inclusion of people with disabilities and Veterans into mainstream employment. | ||
| Employer Medical Costs Expected to Increase by 8.5% U.S. employers can expect to see healthcare costs rise by 8.5 percent in 2012 compared with an increase of 8 percent in 2011. | ||
| National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2011 Theme Theme for 2011 National Disability Employment Awareness Month is Profit by Investing in Workers with Disabilities. | ||
| JobTIPS for Individuals with Autism JobTIPS offers free how to interactive materials for individuals with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other special needs. | ||
| Online Employment of People with Disabilities Tool for Federal Agencies US Department of Labor Web-based toolkit for federal agencies to increase employment of people with disabilities. | ||
| Employers Use Manpower for Hiring People with Disabilities Manpower Project Ability program places people with disabilities into high-demand jobs with employers nationwide. | ||
| Employment Program Seeks to Hire 500 Disabled Vets in 2011 AloriCares initiative serves as a creative solution to assist disabled veterans with access and re-entry into the workforce. | ||
| U.S. Companies Better at Hiring Veterans but Need Help to Reach Those with Disabilities A new poll released today found a majority of HR professionals have included veterans in their organizations diversity plan or policy during past 12 months. | ||
| RHA Howell, SENET Announce Commitment to the Campaign for Disability Employment RHA Howell Inc and SENET Secured Employment Network have announced their support for the Campaign for Disability Employment. | ||
| Office of Disability Employment Policy New Tools for Disability Employment Campaign for Disability Employment tools designed to promote hiring retention and advancement of people with disabilities. | ||
| Raleigh Call Center Provides Jobs for People Who are Blind RLCB is celebrating the opening of a new call center facility that is providing employment for people who are blind. | ||
| Disability Employment Portal Announces New Employer Members 25 Additional National Employers Join Getting Hired National Consortium to Promote Hiring of People with Disabilities. | ||
| NCD Celebrates 35 Years of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act NCD celebrates 35 years of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) designed to ensure a free public education for every child with a disability. | ||
| Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) Awards Employees need to be aware of their rights under workers compensation laws as the laws can vary based on employee occupation and industry. | ||
| Program Offers American Veterans With Disabilities Stable Employment and Independence AT&T and Alorica revolutionary customer care program staffed entirely by American veterans with disabilities. | ||
| Supported Employment Network Launches New Website SENET offers a win-win solution for skilled workers eager to join the workforce and for area businesses seeking qualified, reliable employees. | ||
| US Nationwide Veterans Employment Campaign HirePatriots connects military members veterans and their families with one-day part-time and full-time employment in their region. | ||
| Unemployment Among Older Adults Stuck Near Record Highs National Council on Aging Responds with Employment Programs Benefits Counseling for Economically Stressed Seniors. | ||
| Customer Service Industry Training for Persons with Disability The national statler center offers training in the contact center and customer service industry to blind visually impaired and disabled individuals. | ||
| Hospitality Career Training and Employment Opportunities for Visually Impaired and Disabled Individuals Statler Center offers career training in the hospitality industry to blind visually impaired and physically disabled persons. | ||
| Federal Funding for Job Training in Health Care Field Training to low-income individuals that will lead to employment and advancement opportunities in a variety of health care professions. | ||
| National Council on Disability Supports National Disability Employment Awareness Month The National Council on Disability recognizes National Disability Employment Awareness Month calling on stakeholders to redouble their efforts around improving employment outcomes for people with disabilities. | ||
| New Perspective on Disability Employment Podcast One-Hour Installment of The Proactive Employer Podcast in Honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. | ||
| National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2010 Statement by Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis on National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2010. | ||
| Jobless Rate Almost Constant But Extended Mass Layoffs Decline Employees pay more for health insurance while wages remain stagnant. | ||
| Disability Employment Portal Bolsters Service Offerings for Employers Agreement with HirePotential Inc to provide specialized training to major employers related to disability employment readiness. | ||
| Blind Employees at Luke AFB Base Supply Center Blind Employees Serve America's Military at Luke AFB Base Supply Center. | ||
| Employee Benefits - The Latest Casualties of the Economy Employees will begin their trek to benefit fairs to consider changes to their employer-provided benefit programs. | ||
| AbilityOne Base Supply Centers Mark 15 Years 140 locations across US provide jobs for 45000 employees who are blind or have disabilities. | ||
| Increasing Federal Employment of Individuals with Disabilities Federal Government must become a model for the employment of individuals with disabilities. | ||
| People With Disabilities Are Earning Jobs With Goodwill's Help People with disabilities have unique skills and talents that add to the diversity and vitality of a workplace. | ||
| Working After SSDI Approval This article reviews the basic social security rules concerning earnings after a finding of disability. | ||
| Manpower Project Ability Finds Jobs for People with Disability Project Ability connects people with disabilities to employment with major employers nationwide through partnerships with local community-based organizations. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Receiving Social Security Disability Benefits While Working This article helps clarify how employment impacts Social Security benefits for individuals with disabilities in the U.S.. | ✓ | |
| Solutions to Help Employers Manage Short-term Disability - IBI Data employers have a strong interest in limiting unnecessary time that an employee may be out of work for a short-term disability. | ||
| AbilityOne Employment for People with Disabilities The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is the Federal agency that is authorized to administer the AbilityOne Program. | ||
| Works for Me Campaign Helping People with Disabilities in Pa. Join Workforce People with disabilities want to join the workforce and gain financial independence. | ||
| Immigrants with Disability More Frequently Employed than US Born A new study by researchers focuses on disability and employment among working-age immigrants in the United States. | ✓ | |
| Martinez Speaks Out on Employment of People with Disabilities Experts dedicated to improving employment for people with disabilities spoke at Enable America annual Disability Employment Forum. | ||
| Jobs Available to Suit People with Disabilities - Freedom Disability Freedom Disability hiring plan is good news at a time when the national unemployment rate hovers at 10 percent. | ||
| US Department of Labor Budget Request - Good Jobs for Everyone 2011 budget request for the U.S. Department of Labor built around vision of good jobs for everyone. | ||
| Enable America - Working for the Employment of People with Disabilities Enable America is an organization dedicated to assisting people with disabilities find employment and live independently. | ||
| America's Job Exchange - Formerly America's Job Bank Non-executive jobs serving a high percentage of minorities women disability and veteran groups. | ||
| The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - Employment Guidance EEOC provides people with disabilities guidance related to rights and responsibilities of employers regarding reasonable accommodations and undue hardship. | ||
| More Jobs in 2010 Promises National Disability Advocacy Group Freedom Disability are interested in hiring people with disabilities and can help people with disabilities file applications or appeal denied claims. | ||
| Campaign to Promote Employment for People with Disabilities in Pennsylvania Works for me campaign will expand awareness about how people with disabilities can join the workforce. | ||
| Job Opportunities for Persons With Disabilities During AbilityLinks Online Job Fair Job opportunity website for persons with disabilities and inclusive employers. | ||
| GettingHired Announces Additional Funding for Disability Employment Growth GettingHired mission is to create sustainable employment growth and opportunity for people with disabilities. | ||
| ACE Website Connects Veterans to Higher Education Todays GI Bill is designed for returning and about-to-return veterans interested in going to college. | ||
| ADA Employment Video Video aimed at educating employers about the employment provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. | ||
| Habitat Internation Inc. - Workers with Disabilities Succeed! Seventy-five percent of the people working for Habitat have either a physical or mental disability or both. | ||
| Training Program for Special Needs Life Coaches The 16-week program is available to professionals, caregivers, parents and individuals who are interested in furthering their expertise or starting their own career in this field. | ||
| Jobs for Veterans - Workforce Alliance Job and Benefits Fair for Veterans being held at the Workforce Alliance Career Center in West Palm Beach. | ||
| Benefits of Employing People with Disabilities Preparing 350 people with developmental disabilities for meaningful employment through individual skills assessment. | ||
| Department of Labor Steps up Efforts to Serve Workers with Disabilities Commitment to serving American workers including the 54 million people living with disabilities. | ||
| Employer Changes with New ADA Act Proposed changes in regulations interpreting the ADAAA laws that affect employers. | ||
| Disability Jobs Fair Job opportunity website for persons with disabilities and inclusive employers, will be hosting a week-long virtual job fair in October. | ||
| $1.75 Million for College Enrollment Completion for Veterans Academic and personal counseling mentoring and tutoring refresher courses for veterans who have not completed high school. | ||
| USA Jobs for People with Disabilities and Veterans How people with disabilities and veterans can find federal employment through USA Jobs, including Schedule A hiring and reasonable accommodation requests. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Disability Employment - Bringing Workers and Corporations Together Hire Disability Solutions is committed to seeing that every person with a disability finds employment. | ||
| Government Jobs for Persons with a Disability Disability Government Employment resources for those seeking U.S. Federal Government employment if you have a disability. | ||
| Jobs for People with Disabilities Information regarding jobs for people with disabilities includes employment opportunities for work seekers who have a disability. | ||
| Wisconsin Disability Employment Website Access to disability job listings and the ability to post work employment resumes are all available. | ||
| Goodwill Industries Employment Programs Benefited 1.5 Million People Goodwill trains people for careers in fields such as financial services computer programming and health care. | ||
| Campaign for Disability Employment Announces Online Video Contest Online video contest to promote the talent and skills that people with disabilities bring to Americas workforce. | ||
| Disability Law Provides Employment Protections 62 percent of adult Americans with disabilities are unemployed despite federal anti-discrimination laws like the Americans with Disabilities Act. | ||
| Choice of Doctor in Colorado Workers Compensation How Colorado workers compensation law governs employer right to select a treating physician and when injured employees can request a change of doctor. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Average Weekly Wage for Temporary Total Disability Workers entitled to TTD will receive two-thirds of their average weekly wage during the time they are unable to work.. | ||
| Create More Federal Job Opportunities for People With Disabilities - NCD National council on disability makes recommendations to create more federal job opportunities for people with disabilities. | ||
| U.S. Border Patrol Looking to Recruit Veterans For veterans who served in the U.S. military and are seeking employment the U.S. Customs and Border Protection is currently hiring. | ||
| Economic Stimulus Bill Benefits People with Disabilities People with disabilities scored a major victory in the economic stimulus package signed by President Barack Obama. | ||
| Military Veterans Should Consider Federal Employment If making a military transition into a civilian job the government gives you opportunity to be a preferred candidate for government job openings. | ||
| Deaf Jobs Program California USA This program provides employment services to individuals who are Deaf or hard of hearing in the state of California USA. | ||
| Jobs for Americans with Disabilities The IRS has set-aside forms and publications order operator jobs to be filled by persons with disabilities who need to work from their homes. | ||
| Workplace Law Changes Affecting Workers Caretakers and Disabled Americans with Disabilities Family Medical Leave Act employers and employees prepare for revisions. |
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