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Employment Resources and Training
SMOC – South Middlesex Opportunity Council – Economic and Workforce Development
www.smoc.org/economic-development.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
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.
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
Small Business at Work: A toolkit to help small businesses leverage the talents of people with disabilities
From the NorthEast ADA Center – This toolkit provides curated information and essential resources about how (and why!) small businesses can successfully hire and retain employees with disabilities.
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.
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