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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.

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U.S. Disability Employment Information and Job Resources: Publications and Resources (120 Items)
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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.

1 Feb 2025
1 Jun 2025
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.
3 Oct 2024
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.
10 May 2020
23 Aug 2021
2019 Statistics Reveal Strong Job Gains for Disabled Americans
June 2019 nTIDE Jobs Report highlights initiatives supporting greater independence for people with disabilities.
9 Jul 2019
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.
16 Feb 2019
2 Dec 2020
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).
14 Feb 2019
30 Mar 2026
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.
4 Dec 2018
10 Feb 2019
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.
18 Nov 2017
11 Jun 2024
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.
10 Jun 2017
8 Oct 2023
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.
1 Feb 2017
Record Gains in Employment for People With Disabilities
nTIDE Jobs Report for January from The Kessler Foundation and University of New Hampshire.
7 Jan 2017
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.
3 Jan 2017
28 Sep 2023
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.
12 Oct 2016
20 Sep 2020
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.
4 Jun 2016
30 Mar 2026
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.
3 Jun 2016
3 Feb 2025
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.
27 May 2016
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.
9 May 2016
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.
29 Mar 2016
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.
29 Mar 2016
Helping People with Intellectual Disabilities Find Employment
Vocational Rehabilitation shares story of program that helped man with intellectual disability find perfect job.
25 Mar 2016
11 Jun 2021
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.
22 Mar 2016
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.
6 Aug 2015
Workers with Disabilities Pawns in Game Played by Contractors Lawsuit Alleges
Sixteen severely disabled workers laid off - U.S. federal jobs program gets sued.
25 Mar 2015
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.
11 Feb 2015
11 Jun 2016
Federal Employment First Program Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania selected to participate in Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy Employment First State Leadership Mentoring Program.
19 Dec 2014
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.
13 Nov 2014
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.
27 Oct 2014
8 Dec 2020
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.
3 Oct 2014
15 Mar 2018
$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.

25 Sep 2014
14 Jan 2026
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.
22 Sep 2014
30 Mar 2026
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.
12 Sep 2014
15 Feb 2024
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.
29 Jul 2014
30 Aug 2021
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.
10 Jul 2014
8 Oct 2023
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.
27 Aug 2013
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.
7 Jul 2013
6 Nov 2016
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.
17 Dec 2012
30 Mar 2026
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.
18 Mar 2012
3 Oct 2024
Increasing Disability Inclusion in National Service
CNCS conference to develop strategies to support the full inclusion of people with disabilities in national service.
14 Dec 2011
10 Jun 2021
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.

9 Dec 2011
23 Feb 2026
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.
8 Dec 2011
15 Nov 2021
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.
5 Nov 2011
6 Dec 2021
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.
11 Oct 2011
17 Dec 2021
$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.
6 Oct 2011
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.
2 Jun 2011
$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.
1 Jun 2011
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.
23 May 2011
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.
18 May 2011
13 Jun 2016
National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2011 Theme
Theme for 2011 National Disability Employment Awareness Month is Profit by Investing in Workers with Disabilities.
28 Apr 2011
JobTIPS for Individuals with Autism
JobTIPS offers free how to interactive materials for individuals with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other special needs.
2 Apr 2011
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.
8 Mar 2011
Employers Use Manpower for Hiring People with Disabilities
Manpower Project Ability program places people with disabilities into high-demand jobs with employers nationwide.
3 Feb 2011
14 Jun 2022
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.
31 Jan 2011
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.
15 Jan 2011
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.
5 Jan 2011
14 Jun 2013
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.
9 Dec 2010
14 Jun 2013
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.
29 Nov 2010
Disability Employment Portal Announces New Employer Members
25 Additional National Employers Join Getting Hired National Consortium to Promote Hiring of People with Disabilities.
24 Nov 2010
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.
17 Nov 2010
30 Mar 2026
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.
13 Nov 2010
16 Jun 2013
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.
11 Nov 2010
9 May 2016
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.
10 Nov 2010
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.
9 Nov 2010
Unemployment Among Older Adults Stuck Near Record Highs
National Council on Aging Responds with Employment Programs Benefits Counseling for Economically Stressed Seniors.
12 Oct 2010
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.
11 Oct 2010
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.
11 Oct 2010
28 Mar 2026
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.
9 Oct 2010
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.
8 Oct 2010
13 Jun 2016
New Perspective on Disability Employment Podcast
One-Hour Installment of The Proactive Employer Podcast in Honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
5 Oct 2010
11 Feb 2019
National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2010
Statement by Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis on National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2010.
3 Oct 2010
1 Aug 2013
Jobless Rate Almost Constant But Extended Mass Layoffs Decline
Employees pay more for health insurance while wages remain stagnant.
6 Sep 2010
Disability Employment Portal Bolsters Service Offerings for Employers
Agreement with HirePotential Inc to provide specialized training to major employers related to disability employment readiness.
1 Sep 2010
Blind Employees at Luke AFB Base Supply Center
Blind Employees Serve America's Military at Luke AFB Base Supply Center.
1 Sep 2010
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.
17 Aug 2010
AbilityOne Base Supply Centers Mark 15 Years
140 locations across US provide jobs for 45000 employees who are blind or have disabilities.
16 Aug 2010
Increasing Federal Employment of Individuals with Disabilities
Federal Government must become a model for the employment of individuals with disabilities.
28 Jul 2010
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.
26 Jul 2010
Working After SSDI Approval
This article reviews the basic social security rules concerning earnings after a finding of disability.
24 Jun 2010
31 Aug 2024
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.

16 Jun 2010
18 Dec 2025
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..
16 Jun 2010
6 Feb 2025
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.
1 Jun 2010
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.
6 May 2010
6 Nov 2016
Works for Me Campaign Helping People with Disabilities in Pa. Join Workforce
People with disabilities want to join the workforce and gain financial independence.
19 Mar 2010
28 Mar 2026
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.
9 Mar 2010
6 Feb 2025
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.
20 Feb 2010
9 Aug 2018
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.
16 Feb 2010
13 Sep 2010
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.
1 Feb 2010
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.
1 Feb 2010
11 Jul 2010
America's Job Exchange - Formerly America's Job Bank
Non-executive jobs serving a high percentage of minorities women disability and veteran groups.
17 Jan 2010
15 Jul 2010
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.
15 Jan 2010
28 Nov 2014
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.
12 Jan 2010
13 Sep 2010
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.
6 Jan 2010
11 Jul 2010
Job Opportunities for Persons With Disabilities During AbilityLinks Online Job Fair
Job opportunity website for persons with disabilities and inclusive employers.
17 Dec 2009
GettingHired Announces Additional Funding for Disability Employment Growth
GettingHired mission is to create sustainable employment growth and opportunity for people with disabilities.
19 Nov 2009
16 Jul 2010
ACE Website Connects Veterans to Higher Education
Todays GI Bill is designed for returning and about-to-return veterans interested in going to college.
9 Nov 2009
ADA Employment Video
Video aimed at educating employers about the employment provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
31 Oct 2009
27 Jan 2011
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.
28 Oct 2009
16 Jul 2010
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.
19 Oct 2009
15 Oct 2023
Jobs for Veterans - Workforce Alliance
Job and Benefits Fair for Veterans being held at the Workforce Alliance Career Center in West Palm Beach.
16 Oct 2009
Benefits of Employing People with Disabilities
Preparing 350 people with developmental disabilities for meaningful employment through individual skills assessment.
15 Oct 2009
6 Aug 2021
Department of Labor Steps up Efforts to Serve Workers with Disabilities
Commitment to serving American workers including the 54 million people living with disabilities.
6 Oct 2009
Employer Changes with New ADA Act
Proposed changes in regulations interpreting the ADAAA laws that affect employers.
29 Sep 2009
Disability Jobs Fair
Job opportunity website for persons with disabilities and inclusive employers, will be hosting a week-long virtual job fair in October.
24 Sep 2009
16 Jan 2010
$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.
25 Aug 2009
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.

18 Aug 2009
22 Jun 2026
Disability Employment - Bringing Workers and Corporations Together
Hire Disability Solutions is committed to seeing that every person with a disability finds employment.
18 Aug 2009
15 Jun 2013
Government Jobs for Persons with a Disability
Disability Government Employment resources for those seeking U.S. Federal Government employment if you have a disability.
3 Aug 2009
12 Mar 2015
Jobs for People with Disabilities
Information regarding jobs for people with disabilities includes employment opportunities for work seekers who have a disability.
3 Aug 2009
23 Aug 2018
Wisconsin Disability Employment Website
Access to disability job listings and the ability to post work employment resumes are all available.
18 Jul 2009
11 Jul 2010
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.
17 Jul 2009
11 Jul 2010
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.
10 Jun 2009
25 Jun 2010
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.
8 Apr 2009
13 Jun 2016
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.

3 Apr 2009
25 Feb 2026
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..
3 Apr 2009
13 Jun 2016
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.
31 Mar 2009
5 Nov 2016
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.
24 Feb 2009
11 Jun 2017
Economic Stimulus Bill Benefits People with Disabilities
People with disabilities scored a major victory in the economic stimulus package signed by President Barack Obama.
19 Feb 2009
1 Feb 2010
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.
6 Feb 2009
20 Sep 2023
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.
5 Feb 2009
23 Feb 2017
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.
5 Feb 2009
Workplace Law Changes Affecting Workers Caretakers and Disabled
Americans with Disabilities Family Medical Leave Act employers and employees prepare for revisions.
21 Dec 2008
20 Mar 2022

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