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ABLEDATA

ABLEDATA is a federally funded project whose primary mission is to provide information on assistive technology and rehabilitation equipment available from domestic and international sources.

Administration for Children and Families (ACF), US Department of Health and Human Servics

Federal agency funding state, local, and tribal organizations to provide family assistance (welfare), child support, child care, Head Start, child welfare, and other programs relating to children and families. Actual services are provided by state, county, city, and tribal governments, and public and private local agencies.

Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD), US Department of Health and Human Services

ADD programs foster community integration of children and adults who have disabilities in jobs, education, housing, and society.

Adolescent Health Transition Project

This site contains information and resources for adolescents with special health care needs, chronic illnesses, and physical or developmental disabilities. Useful for health care providers, educators, parents, families, teens, young adults, and any others interested in transition issues.

Alliance for Technology Access

Nationwide network of 41 assistive technology resource centers and 75 technology developers.

America's Job Bank (AJB)

AJB provides comprehensive employment listings for job seekers as well as the opportunity for employers to make jobs available.

America's Labor Market Information System (ALMIS) State Workforce Development Agencies

America's Labor Market Information System (ALMIS) is an interactive infrastructure of national application systems. ALMIS offers one-stop direct access to state-of-the-art information services.

American Academy of Pediatrics

This site provides a variety of sample blank Emergency Preparedness forms individuals with special needs may complete that describes the measures to be carried out should a medical emergency arise. This form may be useful in many settings, including education and employment.

American Association of People with Disabilities: Disability Mentoring Day

This is a website that provides information regarding Disability Mentoring Day and Leadership initiatives for young adults with disabilities.

American Youth Policy Forum

Professional development organization providing learning opportunities for policy makers on youth policy issues at the local, state, and national levels. Publications on issues impacting youth, policymakers, researchers, and practitioners that assists them in their work.

AssistiveTech.net

This site provides access to information on assistive technology devices and services as well as other community resources for people with disabilities and the general public.

Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD)

AUCD member centers work on local, state, national and international levels. Members engage in a range of interdisciplinary activities for: Children, adults, families, academics and researchers, schools and communities, government and policymakers, program evaluation, and the general public. AUCD is funded by a variety of federal agencies.

California Workforce Association (CWA)

The California Workforce Association is a non-profit membership organization that develops public policy strategies and builds local capacity to address critical workforce issues. CWA represents the 49 Workforce Investment Boards, over 200 One-Stop Career Centers and other workforce development partners in California. Our members include local non-profits, government, educational institutions and community based organizations involved in training, education, economic development, welfare, and employment.

Center for Assistive Technology

Located at the School of Public Health and Health Professions at the University at Buffalo, the Center conducts research, education and service to increase knowledge about assistive devices for persons with disabilities.

Center for Effective Collaboration and Practice

Information on what's working for children with severe emotional disturbance in systems of care. Includes promising practices.

Center for Public Policy Priorities

A policy research organization committed to improving public policies and private practices that influence the economic and social conditions and prospects of individuals, families, and communities. The Center pursues this goal through independent research, analysis, policy development, advocacy, public education, technical assistance, and building collaborative partnerships.

Center for What Works (CWW)

Online conduit for knowledge transfer and networking.

Center for Workforce Development (CWD), Institute for Educational Leadership

The Center for Workforce Development at the Institute for Educational Leadership is managing the National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth. For more than thirty-five years, IEL-a non-profit, nonpartisan organization based in Washington, DC-has worked to achieve better results for children and youth. At the heart of IEL's effectiveness is a unique ability to bring people together to identify and resolve issues across policy, program, and sector boundaries.

Comprehensive, Person Centered State Work Incentive Initiatives

A resource center for developing and implementing Medicaid Buy-in Programs and Related Employment Initiatives for Persons with Disabilities

Conference of Mayors Employment and Training Council (ETC)

The Conference of Mayors Employment and Training Council (ETC) provides a forum for Mayors and their employment and training administrators to examine all workforce development issues and to strengthen the ability of cities to meet the needs of their citizens, including those with special barriers to employment and youth.

Directory of Independent Living Centers

This site provides contact information for local Centers for Independent Living (CILs) in every state.

Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers (DBTACs)

Ten regional centers provide information, materials, technical assistance, and training to employers, people with disabilities, and others with responsibilities under on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Disability Studies & Services Center, Academy for Educational Development

The Disabilities Studies and Services Center (DSSC) is part of the U.S. Education and Workforce Development Group at the Academy for Educational Development. DSSC focuses its efforts upon children and youth with disabilities and their families. DSSC staff provides information, referral, and technical assistance in the areas of disabilities, inclusion of people with disabilities in school, employment and community life, disability-related laws and policies, national and state disability resources, and effective research-based practices in education and health.

Disability.gov

Disability.gov is an award-winning federal Web site that contains disability-related resources on programs, services, laws and regulations to help people with disabilities lead full, independent lives. With just a few clicks, visitors can find critical information on a variety of topics, including benefits, civil rights, community life, education, emergency preparedness, employment, housing, health, technology and transportation.

DO-IT Program

University of Washington program providing resources & technology for promoting independence.

Employment and Training Administration (ETA), Disability and Workforce Programs

The Disability and Workforce Programs (DDWP) division of the US Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration develops and implements disability policy and program initiatives related to the workforce system, including a cross-agency collaboration to address structural barriers to employment for individuals with disabilities. DDWP supports the New Freedom Initiative to improve career and employment outcomes for people with disabilities through innovative skill training and systems change grant activities.

Employment and Training Administration (ETA), US Department of Labor

The ETA builds the labor market through the training of the workforce and the placement of workers in jobs through employment services. The web site is designed to direct adults, youth, dislocated workers, and workforce development professionals to information on these programs and services.

ExceptionalNurse

A nonprofit resource network for nurses and nursing students with disabilities. Dedicated to the inclusion of more people with disabilities in the nursing profession.

Family Center on Technology and Disability

The Family Center serves organizations and programs that work with families of children and youth with disabilities, offering a range of information and services on the subject of assistive technology.

Family Guide from SAMHSA (The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)

This Web Site offers adults who influence the lives of children ages 7 to 18 --parents, foster parents, grandparents, extended family members, guardians, and mentors--suggestions for better communication with children, as well as other tips that aid in prevention and promote mental health. Features include a mental health dictionary and drug-related facts and information.

Federal Commons

Federal Commons is an information portal for the grantee organization community. It is intended to be a resource to find Federal grant-related information. This portal will become a common face of the government, offering all grantees (state and local governments, universities, small businesses, etc.) full service grants processing across all functions in the grant life cycle. The Federal Commons will provide both public information, such as grant programs and funding opportunities, as well as the secure processing of e-grant transactions.

Goodwill Industries International, Inc.

Since its creation in 1902, Goodwill Industries International has provided six million people with the tools they need to find and keep jobs to help support their family. Goodwill is a network of 208 community-based, autonomous member organizations that serves people with workplace disadvantages and disabilities by providing job training and employment services, as well as job placement opportunities and post-employment support.

InfoUse

InfoUse specializes in public program and policy research on employment of people with disabilities, assistive technology, disability statistics, independent living, and personal assistance services.

Institute for a Competitive Workforce (ICW), US Chamber of Commerce

Institute for a Competitive Workforce (ICW) is charged with establishing the US Chamber as the leader in workforce development strategies so that the employees of its members are fully equipped to compete in the 21st Century economy. Three goals make up this mission:

Institute for Community Inclusion

The Institute for Community Inclusion (ICI) works to ensure that people with disabilities have the same opportunity to dream big, and make their dreams a fully included, integrated, and welcomed reality. ICI strives to create a world where all people with disabilities are welcome and fully included in valued roles wherever they go, whether a school, workplace, volunteer group, home, or any other part of the community. All of ICI's efforts stem from one core value: that people with disabilities are more of an expert than anyone else.

Institute for Community Inclusion

Institute on Independent Living

Organization offers training materials, technical assistance and information on personal assistance, advocacy, access, legislation and peer support.

Job Accommodation Network (JAN)

The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is a free consulting service that provides information about job accommodations, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the employability of people with disabilities.

Jobs for the Future

Jobs for the Future partners with leaders in education, business, government, and communities to: strengthen opportunities for youth to succeed in postsecondary learning and high-skill careers; increase opportunities for low-income individuals to move into family-supporting careers; and meet the growing economic demand for knowledgeable and skilled workers.

John Heldrich Center for Workforce Development

Provides an independent source of analysis for reform and innovation in policy-making and employs cutting-edge research and evaluation projects to identify best practices in workforce development and employment and workplace policy. The Center also provides guidance, information, training, and technical tools to the community of professionals and managers who are responsible for making the workforce investment system work.

Legal Rights for College Students with Learning Disabilities

SchwabLearning.org interviewed civil rights attorney Paul Grossman. His legal work on behalf of students with disabilities — including learning disabilities (LD) — spans nearly three decades. Mr. Grossman assigns much of his commitment to civil rights to his educational experiences as an individual with LD. Mr. Grossman graduated high school as a remedial reader, left college because he could not pass Spanish, and returned, finally graduating near the top of his law school class.

Mobility International USA (MIUSA) and National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange (NCDE)

MIUSA and NCDE offer many resources on their site to empower people with disabilities around the world through international exchange, information, technical assistance and training; to ensure the inclusion of people with disabilities in international exchange and development programs; and to educate people with disabilities and disability-related organizations about international opportunities.

National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA)

The National Association of State Workforce Agencies is the national organization of state administrators of unemployment insurance, employment and training services, and labor market information program. The mission of NASWA is to strengthen the National Workforce Development Network through information exchange, liaison and advocacy.

National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA)

National Association of State Workforce Board Chairs

The National Association of State Workforce Board Chairs equips those responsible for overseeing state workforce development systems to build their leadership capacity, collectively influence federal workforce policy, and become catalysts for state workforce development system reforms. This site includes State Best Practices.

National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB)

The National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) represents the interests of the nation's Workforce Investment Boards. NAWB supports and promotes the work of its members through a comprehensive program of advocacy, technical assistance, and communications activities.

National Association of Workforce Development Professionals

The national membership association for workforce development professionals.

National Business & Disability Council (NBDC)

The National Business & Disability Council (NBDC) is a resource for employers seeking to integrate people with disabilities into the workplace and companies seeking to reach them in the consumer marketplace. NBDC also assists individuals with disabilities to obtain employment. The NBDC Yellow Pages contain a large section on a wide variety of disability issues from employment, statistics, and accessibility issues to contact information for local and national employment agencies.

National Center for the Dissemination of Disability Research (NCDDR)

This site contains research on topics such as employment outcomes, health and function, technology for access and function, independent living and community integration, disability, and knowledge dissemination and utilization. Site includes publications.

National Center on Secondary Education & Transition (NCSET), University of Minnesota

The National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET) was established to create opportunities for youth with disabilities to achieve successful futures. Headquartered at the Institute on Community Integration, University of Minnesota, the NCSET provides technical assistance and disseminates information focused on four major areas of national significance for youth with disabilities and their families:

National Center on Workforce and Disability/Adult

The National Center on Workforce and Disability/Adult (NCWD) provides training, technical assistance, policy analysis, and information to improve access for all in the workforce development system.

National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth

Web site contains information to help professionals who work with young people and their families, especially those youth growing up in difficult or disadvantaged circumstances (Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families).

National Collaboration for Youth (NCY)

The National Collaboration for Youth (NCY), a 40-year old affinity group, is a coalition of the National Assembly member organizations that have a significant interest in youth development. Members of NCY include more than 50 national, non-profit, youth development organizations that collectively serve more than 40 million young people; employ over 100,000 paid staff; utilize more than six million volunteers; and have a physical presence in virtually every community in America.

National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD/Youth)

The National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD/Youth) assists state and local workforce development systems to better serve all youth, including youth with disabilities and other vulnerable youth. The NCWD/Youth, created in 2001, is composed of partners with expertise in education, youth development, disability, employment, workforce development and family issues. Funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), the NCWD/Youth is housed at the Institute for Educational Leadership in Washington, D.C.

National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)

The NCSL provides research, meetings, testimony and publications to NCSL members to strengthen various state initiatives aimed at implementing the Workforce Investment Act, No Child Left Behind Act, Medicaid Buy-In options and Olmstead plans.

National Consortium on Leadership and Disability for Youth (NCLD/Youth)

The National Consortium on Leadership and Disability for Youth (NCLD/) serves as a national youth-led information, training, and resource center. NCLD/Y has a four-pronged focus on working on developing leaders, developing the capacity of centers for independent living to serve those leaders, the capacity of the staff working directly with the leaders, and supporting the cadre of youth with disabilities-related organizations.

National Dissemination Center for Career and Technical Education (NDCCTE)

NCCTE provides information on promising practices in secondary/post secondary career and technical education for enabling practitioners to review and consider implementing in their own setting.

National Governors Association

NGA Center for Best Practices helps Governors and their key policy staff develop and implements innovative solutions to governance and policy. The Center tracks, evaluates, and disseminates information on state innovations, emerging national trends and best practices in many categories, including the economy and technology, education, workforce development, social service and community health.

National Information Center for Children and Youth (NICHCY)

NICHCY is a national information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators, and other professionals, with a special focus on children and youth (birth to age 22). Extensive site.

National Institute of Standards and Technology

Extensive site with information about The Baldrige Award.

National Network for Youth

National Network is dedicated to ensuring that young people can be safe and lead healthy and productive lives. National Network informs public policy, educates the public and strengthens the field of youth work.

National Technical Assistance Center for State Mental Health Planning (NTAC)

NTAC's mission includes assisting its core constituents to bring about long-lasting improvements in the design, delivery and evaluation of mental health services; foster consumer recovery and independence through consumer-centered services; and prepare for the future of public mental health care.

National Youth Development Information Center (NYDIC)

National Youth Development Information Center is a one-stop website for youth workers with interest in any and all of the following areas: funding, programming, research, policy, job and training opportunities. NYDIC also provides current news to the youth development field and has one of the largest online libraries, providing practice-related information at low-cost or no cost. NYDIC provides constant opportunities for practitioners to share knowledge and experience, enabling them to build the best practice in the field of youth development.

National Youth Employment Coalition (NYEC)

NYEC is a network of over 200 national organizations, state and local coalitions, workforce boards, youth councils, community-based organizations, direct service providers, Youth Opportunity (YO!) grantee sites, and research and policy groups in the youth employment/development field. NYEC is the foremost national membership organization of the youth employment/development field and is dedicated to promoting policies and programs that help youth succeed in becoming lifelong learners, productive workers and self-sufficient citizens.

Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), US Department of Labor

The mission of ODEP is to bring a heightened and permanent long-term focus to the goal of increasing employment of persons with disabilities through policy analysis, technical assistance, and development of best practices, as well as outreach, education, constituent services, and promoting ODEP's mission among employers.

Office of Employment Support Programs (OESP), Social Security Administration

Provides a focus within the Social Security Administration (SSA) on matters affecting the employment of Social Security beneficiaries with disabilities.

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), US Department of Education

OSERS provides a wide array of support to parents and individuals, school districts and states in three main areas: special education, vocational rehabilitation and research. OSERS provides information on what works based on the best available science and research, providing guidelines for early identification and intervention in schools, and fostering integrative employment opportunities and independent living.

Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), US Department of Education

OSEP administers the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Office of Youth Services (ETA), US Department of Labor

This web site provides information and assistance about various youth employment and training activities authorized under the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998.

One-Stop for Promising Practices

The Promising Practices web site is a research and reference tool for use by the Federal, State and local workforce professionals who are operating or supporting One-Stop Centers.

Oregon Workforce System

Oregon Workforce System works to provide leadership in shaping the education programs and workforce services that benefit individuals, businesses and communities in Oregon. This website provides resources, ideas, and assistance for the transition to the Workforce Investment Act.

Project TEAMS (Transition – Employment – Advocacy – Mentoring – Self Determination)

The Project TEAMS website provides resources and information addressing about Transition, Employment, Mentoring, and Self Determination.

Promising and Effective Practices Network (PEPNet)

National Youth Employment Coalition on line "practice-based system for identifying and developing what works in youth employment and development."

Rehabilitation Research & Training Center on Workforce Investment and Employment Policy

Its mission is to expand knowledge that improves and modifies disability and generic policy that impacts positively the employment status and economic independence of Americans with disabilities. Site includes publications and resources of interest to policy makers.

Research & Training Center on Family Support and Children's Mental Health, Portland State University

The Center promotes effective community-based, culturally competent, family-centered services for families and their children who are, or may be affected by mental, emotional or behavioral disorders. Site also has information on Promising Practices.

RESNA: Rehabilitation Engineering And Assistive Technology Society Of North America

Interdisciplinary association of people with a common interest in technology and disability.

Rural Practice Guidelines: Involving People with Disabilities as Members of Advisory Groups

This Practice Guideline offers suggestions on how to involve people with disabilities as active members and advisors of your group. Many of these suggestions may be helpful to all participants, including those without disabilities.

Sar Levitan Center

The Sar Levitan Center provides policy makers and practitioners with the information they need to effectively implement strategies that will increase young people's learning and earning opportunities. Provides research and dissemination of studies and policy briefs; advocacy, training, technical assistance, and capacity-building for youth policy makers and practitioners.

SER-Jobs for Progress National, Inc.

SER is a national network of employment and training organizations that formulates and advocates initiatives that result in the increased development and utilization of America's human resources, with special emphasis on the needs of Hispanics in the area of education, training business and economic opportunity.

Special Populations Division, Association for Career and Technical Education

Dedicated to the advancement of education that prepares youth and adults for careers. The Division develops professional attitudes and standards; offers services that will provide, maintain, extend, and expand quality vocational-technical programs and services; acts as a clearing house for the dissemination of new ideas and research; and promotes professional relationships with others concerned with learners with special needs.

StudentJobs.gov

Studentjobs.gov offers comprehensive information for students in high school, college, or graduate school about working for the federal government. The website offers the USAJOBS database listing thousands of opportunities including co-ops, internships, summer employment, the Outstanding Scholars Program, volunteer opportunities, and plenty of temporary and permanent part-time and full-time jobs. Studentjobs.gov is a joint project between the United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the U.S. Department of Education’s Student Financial Assistance office.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) National Mental Health Information Center

National Mental Health Information Center provides information about mental health for users of mental health services and their families, the general public, policy makers, providers, and the media. Also contains resources for Federal grants, conferences, and other events. Information is provided via their web site, a toll-free telephone number (800-789-2647), and more than 600 publications.

Tech Connections

Tech Connections, a project of UCP, Inc., provides information and resources to assist people in accessing assistive technology, particularly within the state vocational rehabilitation system.

The Christopher and Dana Reve Paralysis Resource Center

The Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Resource Center (PRC) is a program created by the Christopher Reeve Foundation (CRF) to provide a comprehensive, national source of information for people living with spinal cord injury, paralysis and all mobility related disabilities. The goals of the PRC are to promote health, foster involvement in the community and improve quality of life.

The Educator’s Reference Desk

The Educator’s Reference Desk offers access to resources on a variety of education issues, answer to questions on the practice, theory, and research of education as well as unique lesson plans.

The Forum for Youth Investment

The Forum for Youth Investment is a nonprofit, nonpartisan "action tank" dedicated to helping communities and the nation make sure all young people are Ready by 21®: ready for college, work and life. Informed by rigorous research and practical experience, the Forum forges innovative ideas, strategies and partners to strengthen solutions for young people and those who care about them.

The National Workforce Association (NWA)

The National Workforce Association (NWA) is a membership organization dedicated to strengthening the nation's workforce development system. Formerly called the National Association of County Training and Employment Professionals, NWA is one of the largest of over 23 affiliates with NACo (National Association of Counties) with over 2000 counties as members: representing county elected officials.

Trace Research and Development Center

Interdisciplinary research development and resource center on universal design, product accessibility, technology, and disability.

TransCen, Inc.

TransCen, Inc is a private, not-for-profit corporation charged with establishing collaborative relationships among government, education, private agencies, advocacy groups, and employers to facilitate the development, implementation and evaluation of model efforts that increase opportunities for the employment and career advancement of people with disabilities.

Transition Coalition

The mission of the Transition Coalition is to maximize professional development in secondary school reform and transition at the national, state, and local levels. The Coalition supports best practices and creates professional development forums using face-to-face and online training and technical assistance.

US Department of Education

Information about education programs and outcomes.

Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) State Offices

This site provides a directory of contacts for state VR offices. Additional links provide contact information for local offices within states.

Welfare Information Network

A Clearinghouse for information, policy analysis, and technical assistance on welfare reform.

Workforce Excellence Network

The purpose of the Network is to engage state and local workforce development organizations in a voluntary process of pursuing performance excellence.

Workforce Tools of the Trade

Staff development tool for the Workforce Investment system staff at One-Stops and partner organizations who are engaged in working job seekers, employers, and students. Workforce Tools of the Trade assists staff trainers, individual learners, and hiring managers within the Workforce Investment system in staff development activities. The site currently provides information on seminars, courses, research and other learning resources; training providers and consultants; competencies and certification programs; and associations and events calendars.

Workforce.net

Workforce.net is a virtual library of resources for workforce development practitioners, providing access to over 2100 of the best tools and materials available from hundreds of organizations. It is organized into 11 major workforce development functions and topics and subtopics within each function. Each function area houses different kinds of resources for a broad spectrum of uses (data, analysis, examples, tools, websites, etc.) This project has been funded by the Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, and the U.S. Department of Labor.

WorkSupport

A yahoo-like web portal for information, resources, and research about work & disability issues. A project of the Virginia Commonwealth University, Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Workplace Supports has a main purpose to identify factors that enhance or inhibit businesses from tapping into a pool of potential employees.

Youth Rules

Resource of information for youth job seekers and for employers of youth on working regulations, latest stats on career growth, etc.

YouthBuild USA

YouthBuild is a youth and community development program that simultaneously addresses core issues facing low-income communities: housing, education, employment, crime prevention, and leadership development. In YouthBuild programs, low-income young people ages 16-24 work toward their GEDs or high school diplomas, learn job skills and serve their communities by building affordable housing, and transform their own lives and roles in society.

YouthInfo

Site for those interested in learning about America's young people, their development into productive adults and engaged citizens, and ways to help them achieve their full potential. Access an array of youth-related information through this site.

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