Work and education

Guidance from school to employment

Education and employment are key to independence, social participation, and financial security. At the same time, barriers – for example in access, accommodations, transitions, or the workplace – can create additional challenges for people with disabilities.

This page provides a curated starting point with selected organizations and resources related to work and education for people with disabilities.

If you would like to suggest a relevant organization or resource, we welcome your feedback.

Foto: Two men, one of them in a wheelchair, going to work; Copyright: panthermedia.net/Frank Coenders

Career

Monster.com

Virtual Career Fair provides a special place for People wiht Disabilities on their website for people with disabilities to create a resume, communicate online with employers in real-time about current openings and to utilize career preparation resources, including tips on interviewing, negotiating salary, writing winning cover letters and more.

www.monster.ca/

Career Resources for Americans with Disabilities

Career Resources for Americans with Disabilities has lots of information about public policy, employer compliance, and issues facing disabled individuals in the workforce. Find links to advocacy groups, government agencies, and informative articles. There are also plenty of helpful tools for families, employers, and caregivers.

www.jobhero.com/disability-career-guide

Yang-Tan Institute

The Yang-Tan Institute at Cornell University’s ILR School combines research and outreach to promote the inclusion of people with disabilities in work and community life. Through research, training and practical resources, the institute helps expand knowledge on disability inclusion and supports positive change in employment and society.

www.ilr.cornell.edu/yti

ProWorks

Private, nonprofit corporation which provides adult day training & habilitation services to persons with developmental disabilities or related conditions in Minnesota. ProWorks provides both center-based and community-based adult day training and habilitation services.

www.proworks-mn.com

We Connect Now

We Connect Now is dedicated to uniting people interested in rights and issues affecting people with disabilities, with particular emphasis on college students and access to higher education and employment issues. One of the goals of this site is to help college students with disabilities to succeed in their studies by getting the information and support they need, both through resources, links, blogs latest news, studying existing laws and regulation and through personal contacts.