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National Resources Guide

Employment

Finding meaningful employment is an important step toward independence and self-sufficiency. This section provides access to valuable resources, organizations, and programs that are dedicated to helping people with disabilities explore job opportunities, develop skills, and connect with inclusive employers. Whether you're seeking career guidance or direct employment support, these resources are designed to empower your journey toward fulfilling work.

Social Security Administration

Working While Disabled: How We Can Help


Social Security Administration

Ticket to Work


Career One Stop 

Find local help for benefits and assistance; employment and training programs; community services.

 Phone: 1-877-US2-JOBS (1-877-5672) or TTY 1-877-889-5627

 Email info@careeronestop.org


ACL (Administration for Community Living)

Employment Resources for People with Disabilities and Their Families


USA.Gov  

Job Training & Employment Programs 

Phone: 1-(844) USAGOV1 (1-844-872-4681)

JAN (Job Accommodation Network)

Job Coaches 

Phone: 1-(800) 526-7234


LDA (Learning Disabilities Association of America)

Job Resources by State for Adults with Learning Disabilities


Ability Links

Web-based community for job seekers with disabilities


DisABLEDperson.com

Companies that are committed to hiring individuals with disabilities


Goodwill Employment

Meaningful Work for People with Disabilities

Government

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Phone: 1-(800) 772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778)


U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

Phone: (877) 696-6775


U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Phone: (202) 708-1112 (TTY 1-800-877-8339)


Medicaid

Phone: 1-(877) 267-2323 (TTY 866-226-1819)


Medicare 

Phone: 1-(800) 633-4227 (TTY 1-877-486-2048)

Social Security Administration (SSA)

Phone: 1-(800) 772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778)


ABLE National Resource Center

Phone: (202) 638-6094


Social Security Administration

(Benefits For Children With Disabilities): Also in Spanish


Social Security

Benefits for People with Disabilities


USA.Gov

Disability Services

Phone: 1-844-USAGOV1 (1-844-872-4681)


Health Services

Easterseals

Hard of Hearing and Deaf Services


Miracle-Ear

The Miracle-Ear Foundation


HearingAidDonations.org

Hearing Aid Project


EPIC Hearing Healthcare

Phone: 1-(866) 956-5400


Hearing Industries Association

Guide to Financial Assistance for Hearing Aids


Housing Services

USA.Gov

Section 8 Housing

Phone: 1-(844) USAGOV1 (1-844-872-4681)


Homelessness Programs and Resources

Phone: 1-(877) 726-4727


ILRU Directory of Centers for Independent Living

Opportunities for independence for people with disabilities through research, education, and consultation.


Administration for Children & Families: Office of Community Services

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

LIHEAP - Do I Qualify?


Office of State & Community Energy Programs

Weatherization Assistance Program


Mental Health Resources

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 

Call or text 988 to connect with a trained counselor for free, confidential support 24/7. You can also chat online with a counselor. For TTY users, dial 711 and then 988


Crisis Text Line: 

Text SIGNS to 741741 for free, anonymous crisis counseling 24/7.

 

SAMHSA's National Helpline: 

Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for free, confidential treatment referral and information services 24/7.


NAMI HelpLine & Website

Call 800-950-NAMI (6264) or text "HelpLine" to 62640 to connect with a specialist for free, confidential support.

 

Mental Health Resources to Support Adolescents

 

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Provides information about resources, including brochures and fact sheets.

 

Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA): 

An organization that helps with anxiety and depression.

Transportation

Support Groups

Parents Helping Parents

Parent Support Groups


ETS Disability and Health Related Needs

Organizations that Support Individuals with Disabilities

 

Friendship Circle

About Cerebral Palsy 


Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation

Find a Peer Mentor


Project LifeSaver

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