Jobs and Education for People with Disabilities

Learn about employment resources on how to find a government job and prepare for a job interview. You can also find information on employment laws and how to file a workplace harassment or discrimination complaint. Also, search educational programs for students with disabilities.

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The in your area

The has resources to help you:

• Develop job skills
• Conduct a job search
• Prepare for interviews

Find job tips and resources from the Campaign for Disability Employment's website. There's information for families, educators, and employers too.

can help you live on your own. They also offer job training and coaching.

Find a Job

• trains Social Security disability recipients age 18 - 64 who want to work. It's free and voluntary.
• helps people who are blind or have significant disabilities find jobs. Job openings are with nonprofit agencies nationwide.
• The federal government has many jobs open to people with disabilities.

Job Help for Young Workers

• Find .
• Check out . It's a free residential education and job training program for young adults. It accommodates participants age 18-24 with disabilities.

Job Help for Veterans

• Take advantage of the . It offers help with:
  • Job training
  • Employment accommodations
  • Resume development
  • Job-seeking skills
• Find more . These include:
  • Help starting your own business
  • Qualifying for a hiring preference with the federal government

Learn About Your Rights

• helps you:
  • Get answers to your questions about workplace accommodations
  • Learn about your rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Visit the Office of Disability Employment Policy website. It explains the .
• Topics include:
  • Accommodation for your disability
  • Protection against harassment and discrimination

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Advantages of Government Jobs for People with Disabilities

The federal government:

• Has job openings nationwide in many different career fields

• Uses that is faster and easier than the competitive hiring process

• Xổ số miền bắc 2Provides  to qualified employees

Xổ số miền bắc 2You can also apply for jobs through the . Many jobs open to people with disabilities use only that process.

Finding and Applying for Federal Jobs

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To apply for jobs under Schedule A, you can:

• Apply online at USAJOBS or

• Apply directly to the agency offering the job

Xổ số miền bắc 2Either way, you'll need to:

• Prepare your resume and other documents listed in the job announcement

• Provide proof you have an intellectual disability, severe physical disability, or psychiatric disability

To apply for a job online:

• Xổ số miền bắc 2Follow the  used for all online applications

• Use

To apply for a job directly through an agency:

• Contact the agency’s  using the . The SPPC coordinator can discuss reasonable accommodations and how to apply.

For more details on applying for jobs through Schedule A, read .

For an overview of how to use USAJOBS, see Federal Government Employment.

Federal Jobs for Veterans with Disabilities

Xổ số miền bắc 2If you’re a veteran with a service-connected disability, you have even more options. . You may also be able to get a to use with competitive positions.

College Students and Recent Graduates with Disabilities

Xổ số miền bắc 2If you’re a college student or a recent graduate, you can find summer jobs, internships, and permanent positions through the:

enforces . These laws protect employees and job applicants against:

• Xổ số miền bắc 2Discrimination, harassment, and unfair treatment in the workplace by anyone because of:

  • Race

  • Color

  • Religion

  • Sex (including gender identity, transgender status, and sexual orientation)

  • Pregnancy

  • National origin

  • Age (40 or older)

  • Disability

  • Genetic information

• Being denied reasonable workplace accommodations for disability or religious beliefs

• Retaliation because they:

  • Xổ số miền bắc 2Complained about job discrimination

  • Helped with an investigation or lawsuit

Filing a Complaint with State or Local Government or Tribal Employment Rights Office

To file a complaint, contact your .

Xổ số miền bắc 2Many state and local governments have their own anti-discrimination laws. These laws may offer extra protections beyond federal laws.

Xổ số miền bắc 2Some state laws:

• Apply to businesses with only five or six employees

• Prohibit discrimination based on whether you're married or have children

• Have different deadlines for filing a charge

• Have different standards for deciding whether you’re covered by them

Xổ số miền bắc 2Many state laws have more protections for nursing mothers than federal law requires. enforce these laws.

Filing a Lawsuit

Xổ số miền bắc 2If you're a victim of job discrimination or harassment, you can . If the discrimination violates federal law, you must first file a charge with the EEOC. (This doesn't apply to cases of unequal pay between men and women.)

Xổ số miền bắc 2You may decide to sue if the EEOC can’t help you. In either case, look for an attorney who specializes in employment law. You can check with:

Not All Employers Are Subject to EEOC Laws

This number varies based on the type of employer and the kind of discrimination alleged.

• Businesses, state, and local governments must follow most EEOC laws if they have 15 or more employees.

• Federal agencies must follow all EEOC laws, no matter how many employees they have.

Laws that the EEOC Enforces

Xổ số miền bắc 2Federal employment discrimination laws include:

• Xổ số miền bắc 2 (ADA) – prohibiting discrimination against workers with disabilities and mandating reasonable accommodations

• (ADEA)

• (Title VII) – prohibiting discrimination based on:

  • Race

  • Color

  • Religion

  • Xổ số miền bắc 2National origin

  • Sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity). Learn more about for LGBTQ workers. These protections apply regardless of any contrary state or local laws.

• (EPA) – requiring equal pay for equal work by men and women

Harassment

Xổ số miền bắc 2 is unwelcome conduct based on:

• Race

• Color

• Religion

• Sex

• National origin

• Age

• Pregnancy

• Disability

• Xổ số miền bắc 2Genetic information

It can include:

• Offensive jokes

• Physical assaults or threats

• Ridicule or insults

• Display of offensive objects or pictures

may include:

• Unwelcome sexual advances

• Requests for sexual favors

• Other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature

• Xổ số miền bắc 2Offensive remarks about a person's sex

Xổ số miền bắc 2Harassment becomes illegal when:

• It creates a hostile or abusive work environment

• The victim gets fired or demoted for refusing to put up with it

Protection from Retaliation

EEOC laws protect employees and job applicants from . For example, it’s unlawful to punish people for:

• Filing or being a witness in an EEO charge or investigation

• Talking to a supervisor or manager about discrimination or harassment

• Refusing to follow orders that would result in discrimination

• Xổ số miền bắc 2Resisting sexual advances, or intervening to protect others

Xổ số miền bắc 2 or your local school board are your best resources for telling you about nearby programs and answering questions about state educational rights laws for people with disabilities.

An is a plan developed by a child’s educators and parents to meet that child’s specific educational needs. It’s a foundational part of the , which guarantees a free, appropriate public education to eligible children with disabilities.

Xổ số miền bắc 2College-bound students with intellectual disabilities may be eligible for financial aid programs including Pell Grants and Federal Work-Study programs. The has specific information on loans, grants, and scholarships, and how to apply.

Xổ số miền bắc 2Contact the school you want to attend for additional information on special programs for people with disabilities.

Last Updated: January 28, 2020