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ADA in the Workplace
- U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: For local EEOC information you can contact them at the following:
201 East Washington Avenue
Madison, Wisconsin 53703
608-266–6860 (State)
414–297–1111 (Federal)
- Madison Area Equal Opportunities Commission: Click this link to see information about the City of Madison's EOC. Use the following information to contact someone at the EOC:
210 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Madison, Wisconsin 53703
608–266–4910
- Great Lakes ADA: Provides information and consultation plus a question and answer section.
- Job Accommodation Network: A free consulting service designed to increase the employability of people with disabilities by providing individualized worksite accommodations solutions, technical assistance regarding the ADA and other disability related legislation, and educating callers about self-employment options.
- U.S. Department of Justice ADA Home Page: Offers ADA background and an ADA information line for both general and specific information about ADA. ADA Guide for People with Disabilities Seeking Employment from the U.S. Dept. of Justice.
- Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Workplace Supports and Job Retention: Provides a guide to Personal Assistance in the Workplace.
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Assessment
- University of Waterloo Career Placement Manual: A comprehensive series of forms to organize a member's interests, values, skills. Downloadable tools to print out.
- The Career Key: A test that asks you to evaluate value statements and yields 6 basic personality tests. A list of jobs is then matches your assessed personality type.
- Work Preference Inventory: A 24 item inventory that helps users identify their preferred work style. The inventory is scored and printed.
- Interest Quiz: A basic screening for interest. The user is asked to select activities they would like to do from a list of 60 options.
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Assistive Technology
- Lifeline and Link-Up: Two Wisconsin Universal Service Fund programs that make essential telecommunications more affordable for low-income households. All telephone companies that provide local residential service in Wisconsin are required to offer these two programs to their residential customers. Lifeline reduces monthly telephone charges and Link-Up waives telephone connection charges for income eligible households. Should you have any questions regarding Lifeline and Link-Up, please contact me at 608-266-3843 or anita.sprenger@psc.state.wi.us.
- Wisconsin Lion's District: Wisconsin Lion's District are a potential resource option for the hearing aid program, and have other programs which are operated under the Lion's Foundation. Go to their homepage and click on Lions Foundation to get a listing of the different community projects they are involved with.
- RESNA: Alternative Financing Technical Assistance Project: The Alternative Financing Technical Assistance Project is a sponsored project of RESNA, the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America. This includes Alternative Financing Programs funded under Title III of the Assistive Technology Act of 1998 (P.L. 105-394) and Access to Telework Loan programs funded under the New Freedom Initiative.
- The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) resource page for AT in the Workplace.
- The ILR of Cornel University's Assistive Technology Links
- Kurzweil reading software
- JAWS (Job Access with Screen Reading) software
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Benefits Counseling
- Social Security Administration
- Social Security Administration Work Site
- Social Security Administration Redbook
- Glossary of terms used in SSI and SSDI
- The Ticket-to-Work Program
- The Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security (PABSS): The PABSS program offers beneficiaries information, consultation, and legal representation around work incentives, vocational rehabilitation, other employment services, and the Ticket-to-Work program. PABSS projects operate in every state and a local project can be located by consulting the directory or projects on SSA´s website.
- Benefits Planning Tool: The State of California had developed a "disability benefit calculators". This calculator can examine different work scenarios and assess potential impact on benefits. A word of caution in using such calculator: they provide basic information and may miss nuances of a particular individual´s situation. They may be helpful in presenting basic information to a member to demonstrates that benefits may not be lost while working.
- Pathways to Independence Glossary of Disability and Work Terms
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DVR
- DVR Application Materials and Information: You can also call the Madison office at 242-4800 and request to have application materials be mailed to you.
- http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dvr/locations/default.htm: Find the DVR Office nearest you.
- Get answers on frequently asked questions about DVR services.
- Client Assistance Program (CAP): If you are interested in CAP services you can contact them at the following:
2811 Agriculture Drive
P.O. Box 8911
Madison, WI 53708
1-800-362-1290
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Education
- The Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation offers post-secondary Training Grants to eligible consumers. For more information on DVR Training Grants:
- The U.S. Department of Education offers an on-line Free Application for Financial Aid. They also offer a Student Aid on the Web website that is a guide for free information on preparing for and funding education beyond high school.
- The U.S. Department of Education has written a guide (Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities) which provides information on rights and responsibilities of students with disabilities based on the Rehabilitation Act and on the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- PACER Canter FAQ Website for students with disabilities interested in post-secondary education about Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
- The UW Madison McBurney Disability Resource Center website contains information on disability services for UW Madison.
- UW Whitewater Center for Students with Disabilities website for information on disability services for UW Whitewater. Download the UW Whitewater Center for Students with Disabilities (pdf).
- Visit the MATC Disability Resource Services website for information on disability services for MATC.
- Thanks you to Rebecca Dowling for compiling a List of Career Centers for Madison Area Colleges with services for students with disabilities: WORD | PDF
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Job Development
- Realities of Hiring People with Disabilities
- The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC): A federal income tax credit for employers who hire certain target groups, including DVR consumers, SSI recipients, and FoodShare participants.
- WOTC Information Brochure (pdf).
- IRS Form 8850 – Work Opportunity Credit Pre-Screening Notice and Certification Request: The job applicant should complete the front side, and the employer or representative must complete the back side of the form on or before the job offer date.
- US DOL Form ETA 9062 – Conditional Certification Work Opportunity Tax Credit: Form can be filled out and signed by the DVR Counselor. The employee would then provide this signed form to the employer. With the agency signature, no other documentation is required.
- WorkSource Wisconsin: This link is a resource for employers, providing easy access to the information necessary to actively recruit, hire, and retain employees with disabilities.
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Job Searching
- Wisconsin JobNet: A county-by-county listing of job opportunities in Wisconsin.
- Wisconsin Jobs: The Official State of Wisconsin Government job site.
- Wisconsin Current Employment Opportunities: This site provides information on current openings in State service.
- UW-Madison Office of Human Resources: This site shows current employment opportunities at UW Madison.
- Wisconsin State Journal and Capital Times Employment Section: Employment Classified Sections of the Wisconsin State Journal and the Capital Times newspapers from Madison, Wisconsin. (Note: Both newspapers publish their classifieds on the website known as Madison.com.
- Hire DisAbility Solutions Career Site: A site that has teamed up with Monster to provide you with the most current career placement information.
- Job Access: This website is designed to enable people with disabilities to enhance their professional lives by providing a dedicated system for finding employment. An individual seeking employment can post a resume. Employers also post job opportunities.
- Job Hunters Bible: This site is an excellent general resource for a person who is exploring careers and planning a job search. It is a site designed as a supplement to "What Color Is Your Parachute" the classic job search book by Richard Bolles.
- CareerOneStop A U.S. Department of Labor-sponsered Web site that offers career resources and workforce information to job seekers, students, businesses, and workforce professionals.
- Careers4Wisconsin Offers resources and tools to explore careers in Wisconsin.
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Self Employment
- Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Self-Employment Business Startup Toolkit.
- Self-Employment Technical Assistance, Resources, and Training: Self-Employment Technical Assistance, Resources, & Training (START-UP / USA) is a partnership between Virginia Commonwealth University and Griffin-Hammis and Associates, LLC. This is a very comprehensive website that provides technical assistance and resources nationally to individuals with disabilities interested in pursuing self-employment. This includes the live web cast series with successful entrepreneurs who share their secrets for success.
- T-TAP Q&A Fact Sheet on Self-Employment as a Customized Employment Outcome.
- Finding the Passion: Person-centered approaches in small business for individuals with significant disabilities (Cary Griffin and Dave Hammis).
- Small Business and Self-Employment for People with Disabilities: Office of Disability Employment Policy.
- Business Owners Toolkit: Information on Starting Your Business, Planning Your Business, Getting Financing, Marketing Your Product, Winning Government Contracts, Your Office and Equipment, People Who Work for You, Managing Your Business Finances, Controlling Your Taxes, Building Your Personal Wealth, Protecting Your Assets, and Getting Out of Your Business.
- Rural Institute: Self-Employment for People with Disabilities.
- Griffin and Hammis FAQs on Self-Employment and other resources.
- 2008 Self-Employment Webcast Series from the Virginia Commonwealth University RRTC on Workplace Supports and Job Retention.
- U.S. Small Business Administration The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is an independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns. The SBA helps start, build and grow businesses. Online training opportunities.
- Wisconsin Worknet Business Tools Information on how to start, expand, relocate, or close a business in Wisconsin. On this page check out the variety of programs and grant resources available to assist with your business needs.
- Alaska Works Intiative Microenterprise Resource Guide This site provides information to help you decide if self-employment is a good path for you. Resources are presented to help you find out more about your business idea. There is also a guide to helpful internet resources for business development.
- Self Employment Planning Resource Developed by the North Dakota Center for Person's with Disabilities with their Medicaid Infrastructure Grant (MIG) in 2004.
- WISCAP Virtual Business Incubator A resource for potential business owners.
- AllBusiness.com's guide to setting up a bookkeeping system A resource for potential business owners.
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Telecommuting
- National Telecommuting Institute (NTI): A unique educational/job-matching organization pioneering the development of telework jobs for Americans with disabilities. NTI staff bring together employers who have agreed to "go virtual," advanced communications technology, and vocational rehabilitation agencies to enable individuals with disabilities to train for and work online in environments that are more easily accessible to them.
- The Midwest Institute for Telecommuting Education (MITE): Offers a variety of products and services, including Telework training and job placement assistance for persons with disabilities, to individuals and organizations interested in telecommuting as a work option.
- Telework Tools: An introductory gateway into the world of Telework for interested job seekers, service providers, and employers in the United States. Funding is provided by Department of Labor´s Office of Disability Employment Policy.
- TeleworkUSA: An online toolkit developed by Virginia Commonwealth University as a resource for persons with disabilities interested in Telework. This site includes an online resume bank.
- Working for America: Established by The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the General Services Administration (GSA) to provide access to guidance issued by both agencies. Here you will find information for employees who think they might like to telework (or are already doing so), for managers and supervisors who supervise teleworkers, and for agency telework coordinators. Also included are free online courses about Telecommuting.
- WorkSupport.com: A center dedicated to identifying factors that enhance or inhibit businesses from tapping into a pool of potential employees. WorkSupport.com has information, resources, and services regarding the employment of people with disabilities. It has an extensive list of Telecommuting links.
- The CORA Works: A website which has been developed by Creating Opportunities by Recognizing Abilities (CORA). CORA's mission is to identify telework opportunities; to train, supervise, and mentor individuals with disabilities and their caretakers to increase work-at-home success ratios. This website promises to have telework job postings in the near future.
- The Telework Coalition: An organization with a mission to promote telework and telecommuting. They have an excellent website with telework resources and job opportunities.
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Transportation
- National Center on Workforce and Disability (NCWD) Transportation Links: Listing of organizations concerned with transportation services for individuals with disabilities.
- Using Social Security Work Incentives to Pay for Transportation: A summary of ways that individuals receiving Social Security disability benefits can utilize Social Security Work Incentives to pay for transportation.
- Finding Transportation Solutions: Questions to Consider: A step-by-step list of to assist individuals in identifying transportation options.
- Transportation for People with Disabilities: An overview of transportation issues for people with disabilities, with a list of suggestions for One-Stops in dealing with this issue.
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