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Employment Resources and Training
SMOC – South Middlesex Opportunity Council – Employment and Education
smoc.org/employment-education.php
located in Framingham. SMOC also offers workshops in computer skills, job search skills and more. Call the Opportunity Center at (508) 620-2677 for the schedule.
Central Mass Employment Collaborative
cmecworks.net
finds employment opportunities in central Mass. MWCIL towns include Bellingham, Franklin and Medway.
MA Rehabilitation Commission
www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-rehabilitation-commission
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MRC Vocational Rehabilitation
www.mass.gov/service-details/what-is-vocational-rehabilitation
This Guide is for people with disabilities who need help preparing to get a job, finding a job, and getting support to do the job. -
MRC Consumer Handbook
https://www.mass.gov/lists/mrc-consumer-handbook-of-services
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MRC Vocational Rehabilitation Program
whttps://www.mass.gov/vocational-rehabilitation
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Framingham Vocational Rehab OFfice
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Milford Vocational Rehab Office
MA Statewide Employment Services
www.mass.gov/service-details/statewide-employment-services
Health and Human Services
Employment: How to Prepare for Getting a Job
guides.exceptionallives.org/hc/en-us/articles/360026022173-Introduction
MassHire Career Centers
www.mass.gov/masshire-career-centers
Link between workers and employers to bring about economic opportunity
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MASSHIRE Metro South/West
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MASSHIRE Worcester-Southbridge Career Center
Disability Info Job Resources Fact Sheets
disabilityinfo.org/fact-sheet-library/job-resources/
Includes info on support services and benefits
Workplace Accommodations and Employment Issues
Disability Resources
www.dol.gov/odep/topics/disability.htm
from U.S. Department of Labor
Work Without Limits
workwithoutlimits.org/
of Massachusetts provides employment information.
Job Accommodation Network
askjan.org/index.html
is for employees with disabilities, and for employers.
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SOAR – Searchable Online Accommodation Resource
https://askjan.org/soar.cfm
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Employers’ Practical Guide from Job Accommodation Network
Accessible Technology in the Workplace
www.accessibletech.org/index.php
promotes the use of accessible electronic information technology.
Assistive Technology
digitalcommons.ilr.cornell.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1296&context=edicollect
AgrAbility.org
www.agrability.org/
is a national program to help remove the obstacles to farming for people with disabilities.
Institute for Community Inclusion
www.communityinclusion.org/
at UMASS Boston promotes the inclusion of people with disabilities in their communities through training, consultation, clinical and employment services, and research.
Inclusive Internship Programs: A How-to Guide for Employers
www.dol.gov/odep/pdf/InclusiveInternshipPrograms.pdf
by the U.S. Department of Labor, and the Office of Disability Employment Policy
Job Directories
Massachusetts JobQuest
jobquest.dcs.eol.mass.gov/jobquest
AAPD Career Center
jobs.aapd.com
from the American Association of People with Disabilities
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AAPD Internship Program
www.aapd.com/what-we-do/employment/internship-program/
(in Washington)
Talent Acquisition Portal
tapability.org/
national talent pool of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) candidates looking for employment and a job posting system for businesses looking to hire individuals with disabilities.
Entry Point!
www.aaas.org/program/entrypoint
identifies and recruits students with apparent and non-apparent disabilities studying in science, engineering, mathematics, computer science, and some fields of business for outstanding internship and co-op opportunities.
Workforce Recruitment Program for College Students with Disabilities Database
by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy, and the U.S. Department of Defense
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Workforce Recruitment Program website
www.wrp.gov
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Employer Assistance and Resource Network
www.askearn.org/
is for private-sector employers. Students are eligible for up to a year after graduation, and access the system through their college.
Providers Council
jobs.providers.org
has an extensive listing for Human Services workers.
For Employers
Recruiting, Hiring, Retaining and Promoting People with Disabilities: A Resource Guide for Employers
https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/sites/default/files/docs/employing_people_with_disabilities_toolkit_february_3_2015_v4.pdf
Comprehensive Guide from the Feds on all aspects of employing people with disabilities. A good read for job-seekers, too! From the Obama White House Archives.
A Guide to Planning Accessible Meetings
www.adahospitality.org/accessible-meetings-events-conferences-guide/book
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