Disabled persons are an integral part of the labor force in America, and many employers actively offer opportunities to citizens with all types of disabilities. So much so that there are job sites specifically geared towards advocating for the disabled workforce.
In addition to private sector employers, as a way for the American government to directly reflect its diverse citizenship, it holds jobs specifically to be filled by disabled persons throughout the country in many different government agencies.
Vocational Rehabilitation
This Department of Education Funded program provides extra help with employment and training goals. VR services help persons with disabilities to prepare for, obtain and maintain a job. This program is run at the state level, and you can find more information through your state’s vocational rehabilitation agency. To find your state’s VR agency click here.
Disability Job Placement in the Private Sector:
In addition to providing a search engine for opportunities in your area, the websites below offer assistance in creating a job search plan, writing cover letters and resumes, as well as preparing for interviews:
Government job opportunities for the disabled:
The Federal Government uses a hiring authority called ‘Schedule A’ to hire persons with disabilities. Creating a profile through USAjobs and selecting the Individuals with Disabilities hiring path pushes your resume to the front of the line by making your resume searchable by potential governmental agency employers.
