Disability.gov’s Guide to Employment

Looking for a job when you have a disability can be challenging, especially if you are just starting your career, or have been out of work for a while. Fortunately, there are many programs and services available that connect people with disabilities to employment services that offer job training and help finding employment. Be sure to check out Disability.Blog’s employment related posts to learn about topics such as working from home and read the stories of people with disabilities who have made great strides in the workplace. And remember, it’s your ability, not your disability, that matters.

Disability.gov’s Employment section offers a broad range of resources aboutfinding a job. In addition, we have developed this guide to connect you with programs, services, government agencies, and organizations that can help you find information about career planning and job training, employment laws and regulations, and job accommodations and supports.

For information about starting or growing a small business, visit Disability.gov’s Guide to Self-Employment & Starting a Small Business.

Here are a few “quick links” to get you started:

• Find Your State’s Job Bank
• Applying for Federal Government Jobs
• Help for Jobseekers & Workers
• Employment Resources for People with Disabilities
• American Job Centers

For more information about employment, check out the following sections of Disability.gov’s Guide to Employment:

• Where Can I Get Help Finding a Job?
• What Are Some Online Search Tools I Can Use to Find a Job?
• Where Can I Find Information about Applying for Federal Government Jobs?
• Are There Any Employment Programs Specifically for Veterans or Service Members?
• Where Can High School & College Students Get Help with Their Job Search?
• Where Can I Get Information about Job Training Programs?
• Where Can I Find Information about Working from Home/Telework?
• Where Can I Get Help with Writing a Resume & Preparing for Interviews?
• Are There Any Programs That Help People Receiving Disability Benefits Return to Work?
• How Will Working Affect My Social Security Disability Benefits?
• If I Have a Disability, Are There Adjustments or Accommodations That Can Be Made to Help Me Do My Job?
• What Are My Legal Rights on the Job as a Person with a Disability?