This page links to frequently asked questions related to the Office of Disability Employment Policy, an agency that strives to increase employment opportunities for adults and youth with disabilities.
Review Date: August 01, 2012
Office of Disability Employment Policy
Call 800-514-0301 (voice) or 800-514-0383 (TTY) for general information about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), answers to specific technical questions, free ADA materials, or information about filing a complaint.
Review Date: November 05, 2012
U.S. Department of Justice
This site provides a free resource for people who want to learn about the range and diversity of jobs performed by adults who are blind or visually impaired throughout the United States and Canada.
Review Date: March 24, 2011
American Foundation for the Blind
Individuals with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) are often faced with legal and financial challenges. Find helpful resources concerning health insurance, Social Security, long-term disability insurance, workplace issues, and more.
Review Date: February 19, 2013
CFIDS Association of America
If interstitial cystitis (IC) is disabling you and preventing you from working, look into disability insurance. Here is some information that may help you get started.
Review Date: November 02, 2011
Interstitial Cystitis Association
Learn how the services provided by Job Accommodation Network benefit private employers of all sizes, government agencies, employee representatives, and service providers, as well as people with disabilities and their families.
Review Date: July 30, 2012
Job Accommodation Network
Providing employment opportunities to more than 40,000 Americans who are blind or have other severe disabilities, the AbilityOne Program is the single largest source of jobs for such individuals in the United States.
Review Date: August 01, 2012
National Industries for the Severely Handicapped
The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) provides free consulting services for individuals with physical or intellectual limitations that affect employment. Although JAN does not help individuals find employment, JAN does provide information for job seekers.
Review Date: March 26, 2013
Job Accommodation Network
Job Accommodation Network (JAN) offers free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues. Find answers to questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related legislation.
Review Date: March 26, 2013
Job Accommodation Network
Download free brochures on exercise for dialysis patients, tips for traveling, employment and vocational rehabilitation, and more.
Review Date: January 25, 2013
Life Options Rehabilitation Program
Learn about tax credits and benefits available to qualifying taxpayers with disabilities, parents of children with disabilities, and businesses or other entities wishing to accommodate persons with disabilities.
Review Date: December 20, 2012
Internal Revenue Service
If you have HIV/AIDS and cannot work, you may qualify for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration.
Review Date: February 06, 2013
Social Security Administration
If you are getting disability benefits, we have good news for you. Social Security’s work incentives and Ticket to Work programs can help you if you are interested in working.
Review Date: August 06, 2012
Social Security Administration
This fact sheet was prepared by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) Office of Legal Counsel. It is intended to provide technical assistance pertaining to common questions about the FMLA, ADA, and Civil Rights Act.
Review Date: March 12, 2013
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
The Workforce Recruitment Program is a recruitment and referral program that connects federal and private sector employers nationwide with highly motivated college students and recent graduates with disabilities who are eager to prove their abilities in the workplace.
Review Date: August 01, 2012
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The job that you want should allow you to earn enough to reduce or eliminate your need for benefits provided under both the Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs. A plan is meant to help you obtain items, services, or skills you need to reach your goals.
Review Date: March 11, 2013
Social Security Administration
