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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

• 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

• MRC Vocational Rehabilitation Program

  whttps://www.mass.gov/vocational-rehabilitation
  Scroll down to see VR Office locations

• Framingham Vocational Rehab OFfice

  www.mass.gov/locations/mrc-framingham

• Milford Vocational Rehab Office

  www.mass.gov/locations/mrc-milford

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/sections/360004162534-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

• MASSHIRE Metro South/West

  www.masshiremsw.com/

• MASSHIRE Worcester-Southbridge Career Center

  masshirecentralcc.com

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.

• SOAR – Searchable Online Accommodation Resource

  https://askjan.org/soar.cfm
  accommodation options for people with disabilities at work and school.

• Employers’ Practical Guide from Job Accommodation Network

  askjan.org/Erguide/One.htm

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

• 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

• Workforce Recruitment Program website

  www.wrp.gov
  for Federal Officials to register and search independently for candidates who meet their hiring needs.

• 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

smallbusinessatwork.org

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.

A Guide to Planning Accessible Meetings

www.adahospitality.org/accessible-meetings-events-conferences-guide/book