Working and Using a Wheelchair

• The Americans with Disabilities Act
• Other Laws and Government Programs
• Policy and Research
• Resources for Workers with Disabilities
• Assistive Technology for Work
• Beginning to Work
• Returning to Work
• Resources for Employers
• Other Employment Resources
• Link to Work and Employment Discussion

The Americans with Disabilities Act

• The Americans with Disabilities Act Document Center
• The ADA Information Line - an 800 phone number.
• The Department of Justice - ADA Home page.
• ADA Technical Assistance Programs - regional centers provide information, training, and technical assistance to businesses and agencies with duties and responsibilities under the ADA.
• Avoiding ADA Scams - a resource from the Boston Better Business Bureau.
• The Access Board - Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board - all of the standards and regulations for wheelchair access.
• ADA law

Other Laws and Government Programs

• WorkSupport.com - a gateway to information, resources, and services regarding the employment of people with disabilities.
• The Equal Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
• Social Security Administration- disability-related publications and documents.
• The Rehabilitation Services Administration
  • The Rehabilitation Act of 1973
• Vocational Rehabilitation Services - employment preparation for persons with disabilities.
  • The Client Assistance Program - a resource that exists in every state.
• FindLaw - an Internet search site for researching case law regarding employment.

Policy and Research

• Disability Policy and Research - policy papers and policy briefs by Robert "Bobby" Silverstein of the Center for the Study and Advancement of Disability Policy.
• Removing the Barriers to Work - a report from the National Council on Disability.

Resources for Workers with Disabilities

• Social Security Administration
• How Social Security can help with Vocational Rehabilitation - a SSA bulletin.
• Social Security: Working while disabled - a SSA bulletin.
• Itemized Tax deductions - an IRS bulletin.
• The Job Accommodation Network - resource at the Univerity of West Virginia.
• Program on Employment and Disability - School of Industrial and Labor Relations at Cornell University.
• Open Door: Employment and Disability Network

Assistive Technology for Work

• The archive of John M. William's Assistive Technology articles for Business Week Online: Daily Briefing
• The RERC on Ergonomic Solutions for Employment
• Technology Related Assistance for each state - link to the contact infor for Tech Act project in your state.
• GLADNET: Global Applied Disability Research and Information Network on Employment and Training.
• State Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies - are a key funding resource for AT related to employment. Locate the Agency for your state.
• Technology Transforms the Workplace - an article by Carol Solwell in Quest, the publication of the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
• Assistive Technology Columns written by John M. Williams for Business Week On-Line.
• Link to the listing of works surface related products on WheelchairNet.
• Link to the listing of Other Assistive Technology on WheelchairNet.

Beginning to Work

• Accessible Pennsylvania - information on education, vocational rehabilitation and employment in PA
• Supported Employment - the Association for Persons in Supported Employment.
• Transition to Work - the National Center on Secondary Education and Transition.
• Vocational Rehabilitation - a fact sheet with links.
• Work Incentives Transition Network - a grant funded project at Virginia Commonweath University.

Returning to Work

• The Job of Interviewing: How to convince employers they can't get along without you - an article by Carol Solwell in Quest, the publication of the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
• Job Retraining - see the link on Vocational Rehabilitation
• Accessible occupational information.
• Resources to help you develop your resume.

Resources for Employers

• Making the workplace accessible: ADAAG - The ADA accessibility guidelines.
• Improving Employer Practices - School of Industrial and Labor Relations at Cornell University.
• Tax incentives for Employers - a listing at Disability.gov.

Other Employment Resources

• Business Leadership Network - promote practice to enhance employment opportunities.
• Job Accommodation Network - provide information on job accommodations.
• The Department of Labor
• The Small Business Advisor - resources for any one who runs a small business.

Last Updated: 3-2-2006