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University ResourcesCareer Development CenterAssists students and alumni in developing, evaluating, and/or implementing career, education and employment decisions. The service is free for all current UofL students. Community ResourcesCenter for Accessible Living Employment ServicesLocal organization serving Kentuckiana that provides access to vocation resources and support for individuals with disabilities. National ResourcesJob Accommodation Network (JAN)Site that answers questions related to workplace accommodations as stipulated by the Americans with Disabilities Act. U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity CommissionGovernment entity that monitors enforcement of ADA and workplace discrimination. National Business and Disability CouncilInformation for employers looking to integrate individuals with disabilities into the workplace; also provides links to job seekers to post resumes and view job opportunities. Disability.govFederal government website that provides comprehensive information on disability programs and services nationwide. It is a great resource to begin your search on disability-related issues. Career Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (COSD)Professional organization that works to improve the employment opportunities of college graduates with disabilities nationwide. Interact (Minneapolis, MN)The only visual and performing arts organization in the US that supports full-time, professional artists with disabilities. National Arts & Disability Center (NADC)List of organizations, both public and private, that serve people with disabilities. National Youth Leadership Network (NYLN)Organization that supports leadership development for youth with disabilities, ages 16-28. National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability (NCWD)Clearinghouse for information about employment for youth with disabilities. Accommodations for ETS Tests (GRE, PRAXIS, TOEFL, AP, SAT)Handbook of Job Seeking Skills for Persons with DisabilitiesHandbook of Job Seeking Skills for Persons with Disabilities AgrAbilityProject assisting farmers and ranchers with disabilities through coordination with state land grant universities and non-profit organizations. In Kentucky, the University of Kentucky participates in the AgrAbility program. We Connect NowWebsite that provides information on issues in higher education, employment, laws, and current events that affect students with disabilities. Online Job BoardsDisabled Person Professional Organizations for Persons with DisabilitiesDisabled Businessperson AssociationDisabled Businessperson Association Disabled Teachers NetworkSociety of Physicians with DisabilitiesSociety of Physicians with Disabilities Disabled Police Officers of AmericaDisabled Police Officers of America Exceptional NurseAssociation that supports the recruitment, training, and support of nurses with disabilities. International Guild of Disabled Artists and PerformersGlobal networking site for artists with disabilities. |
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