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The resources listed here are not an exhaustive list of resources, but
are a good place to start when trying to determine where to post job or
when identifying organizations with which you should develop a
relationship.
Select from the categories of resource information below for more
details.
The amount of information listed in this section will continue to grow.
For specific comments or questions about resources you can contact the Project Director.
 Employment
The following document(s) contain information on employment agencies and
employment sources for applicants.
The links made available to you through this document(s) will allow
you to leave our Web site. Please be aware that the Internet sites
available through these links, and the material that you may find there,
are not under the control of the BLN or any associated entities. Therefore,
we cannot and do not make any representation to you about these sites or
the materials available there, and the fact that we have made these links
available to you is not an endorsement or recommendation to you by the BLN
or any associated entities of any of these sites or any material found
there. The BLN is providing these links only as a convenience to you.
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Be sure to connect with the Special
Services/Disability Services offices at local colleges and universities.
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Connect with any veterans groups on
college/university campuses. Student
Veterans of America is one that the PA BLN and VRC has begun to utilize.
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The
Works for Me Campaign is a FREE resource that can direct you to PA
agencies and programs that help people with disabilities in Pennsylvania who
want to work, and improve their financial security. As an employer, CLICK HERE
for resources where you can find candidates. Scroll down to the EMPLOYMENT NETWORKS
section and search for agencies that are approved by Social Security
Administration (SSA) to work with SSA beneficiaries.
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Business Leadership Networks (BLNs) are in
many US states. These BLNs are
employer driven in their purpose to promote employment of people with
disabilities. BLNs can help employers
to identify best practices, find avenues for recruiting qualified
candidates, coordinate disability related training, etc.. Stacy Kyle is the
Project Director for the PA Business Leadership Network (PA BLN). Her contact info is stacy.kyle@blnofpa.org or 717-763-0968 ext.115 . The PA BLN can assist you in circulating
your job postings. Visit www.usbln.org for info on other BLNs.
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Centers for Independent Living (CILS) are
another source to find individuals with disabilities that may be looking
for work. Go to http://ilusa.com/search_form.htm to search for the CIL in the region of
interest.
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BLNs or State Offices of Vocational
Rehabilitation should also be able to provide you with additional sources
for candidates. A listing of all
Vocational Rehabilitation agencies- by state- is available at ….. http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/Programs/EROD/org_list.cfm?category_ID=SVR
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Hire Heroes USA’s mission is to
provide career placement assistance to all of our returning service men and
women. The HHUSA program focuses on
providing transition assistance to Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation
Enduring Freedom veterans, specializing in the career placement of those
injured or with any level of disability.
A King of Prussia company, The
Sierra Group, is a candidate sourcing agent for this National
initiative. No matter where you are
in the country, employers can access Hire Heroes help by going to the
following web link…… http://www.hireheroesusa.org/companies/contact-us
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In the US, the Veterans Administration
has a VA Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment program (VR&E). Go to
the following link to find the Employment Coordinators or Rehab Counselors
designated as the key contacts for each Region’s VR&E
Office… http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/training/xus/crcl/employmentdisabilities/Employment_Disabilities/pdf/ES-EC_Roster.pdf
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Employers with needs in South Central PA can
go to the following online
directory that contains several employment agencies in the Harrisburg and West
Shore PA region. This particular
Employment Services Directory was put together to assist Individuals with
Mental Health Disabilities in finding support for employment. This resource directory, however, can be
used by employers that are trying to identify WHERE to recruit candidates. Some of the agencies in this directory
serve more than just individuals with mental illness.
Web Sites for Job
Applicants and Job Postings
The following sites contain information on job applicants and job
postings.
The links made available to you through this page will allow you to
leave our Web site. Please be aware that the Internet sites available
through these links, and the material that you may find there, are not
under the control of the BLN or any associated entities. Therefore, we
cannot and do not make any representation to you about these sites or the
materials available there, and the fact that we have made these links
available to you is not an endorsement or recommendation to you by the BLN
or any associated entities of any of these sites or any material found
there. The BLN is providing these links only as a convenience to you.
American
Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)
Employer Assistance
Referral Network (EARN)
HirePotential
JobAccess
National
Business & Disability Council
RecruitABILITY
Pennsylvania
CareerLink
Workforce Recruitment
Program (WRP) is a national database of talented college students with
disabilities for your temporary or permanent hiring needs. For all questions related to the WRP or to request
more information, please call 1-202-693-7880 Or, you can email them at WRP@dol.gov.
Career Opportunities for Students
with Disabilities (COSD) is a unique consortium composed of large and
small universities, well known national employers, and U.S. Government
agencies focused on the career employment of college graduates with
disabilities.
Entry Point is a program
of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) offering
outstanding internship opportunities for students with disabilities in
science, engineering, mathematics, computer science, and some fields of
business.
The
National Science Foundation's Facilitation Awards for Scientists and
Engineers with Disabilities lists opportunities for scientists and
engineers with disabilities.
GettingHired.com is the place
where people with disabilities seeking employment, employers committed to
hiring people with disabilities, service providers, college disability and
career services departments, and disability advocacy groups connect. Click
on www.gettinghired.com to learn
more.
Accommodations
& Assistive Technology
The following sites contain information on accommodations and assistive
technology.
The links made available to you through this page will allow you to
leave our Web site. Please be aware that the Internet sites available
through these links, and the material that you may find there, are not
under the control of the BLN or any associated entities. Therefore, we
cannot and do not make any representation to you about these sites or the
materials available there, and the fact that we have made these links
available to you is not an endorsement or recommendation to you by the BLN
or any associated entities of any of these sites or any material found
there. The BLN is providing these links only as a convenience to you.
Information on Blindness and Visual
Impairments
Information on Deafness and Hearing
Impairments
Job
Accommodation Network (JAN)
Tech
Connections
The Sierra
Group Inc.
Assistive Technology-Disabilities
Assistive
Technologies Inc.
Pennsylvania’s
Initiative on Assistive Technology (PIAT)
Worksupport.Com
Young Opportunities LTD-
Good news! We can shorten your ordering time for access technology
equipment, maintenance, training, and consulting needs.
Legal Information
The following sites contain information on legal issues.
The links made available to you through this page will allow you to
leave our Web site. Please be aware that the Internet sites available
through these links, and the material that you may find there, are not
under the control of the BLN or any associated entities. Therefore, we
cannot and do not make any representation to you about these sites or the
materials available there, and the fact that we have made these links
available to you is not an endorsement or recommendation to you by the BLN
or any associated entities of any of these sites or any material found
there. The BLN is providing these links only as a convenience to you.
Employment Law
Information Network
disAbility.gov
The
Commission on Mental and Physical Disability Law
ADA Information Center
FreeAdvice
Americans
with Disabilities Act Document Center
Disability Rights Education
and Defense Fund Inc.
ADA
Documents
Employment Laws
Assistance for Workers and Small Businesses (elaws) Advisors
Pennsylvania Laws and Regulations
usworkforce.org-
Gateway to information on the Workforce Investment Act
Worksupport.Com
The ADA National Network
provides information, guidance and training on the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA), tailored to meet the needs of business, government
and individuals at local, regional and national levels. The ADA National
Network consists of ten Regional ADA National Network Centers located
throughout the United
States.
Accessibility
The following sites contain information on architectural and Web site
accessibilty.
The links made available to you through this page will allow you to
leave our Web site. Please be aware that the Internet sites available
through these links, and the material that you may find there, are not
under the control of the BLN or any associated entities. Therefore, we
cannot and do not make any representation to you about these sites or the
materials available there, and the fact that we have made these links
available to you is not an endorsement or recommendation to you by the BLN
or any associated entities of any of these sites or any material found
there. The BLN is providing these links only as a convenience to you.
Accessibility
Development Associates, Inc.
ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities
(ADAAG)
Accessibility Equipment
Manufacturers Association (AEMA)
National Center on
Accessibility
National Program for Accessibility
Center for Applied
Special Technology (CAST)
Designing
More Usable Web sites
Microsoft
Accessibility Technology for Everyone
Worksupport.Com
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