Finding a Job for Special Needs Workers
Those with special needs, such as individuals who have little education or physical disabilities, can be discouraged. Besides working with counselors who specialize working with the special needs population, individuals can also do research on the internet.
From the 2006-2007 edition of Able to Work Job Outlook, the following are government and private agencies where someone can find out about jobs:
www.businessdisability.com
The National Business and Disability Council
www.nod.org
National Organization on Disability
www.jan.wvu.edu
JAN (Job Accommodation Network)
www.prideindustries.com
Pride Industries
www.nfb.org
Job Opportunities for the Blind (JOB)
www.ncoa.org
National Council on the Aging
www.careeronestop.org
CareerOneStop
www.doleta.gov/usworkforce/onestop
One-Stop Career Centers
www.doleta.gov
The U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
www.careervoyages.gov
Career Voyages
www.goodwill.org
Goodwill Industries
Your local library or school career center – Don't overlook these great places. Ask a librarian or teacher for help. That's their job.