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Etiquette: Tips for Interacting with People with Disabilities
This booklet is for individuals with or without disabilities.
It provides basic tips to keep in mind when interacting with individuals
with disabilities.
Disability Program Navigator
A Disability Program Navigator serves as a resource to the workforce investment
community on issues related to the employment of individuals with disabilities
who wish to enter and remain in the workforce. For more information on
this program, visit the Disability Program Navigator
page.
Employment
and Individuals with Disabilities: A Guide for Vocational Staff
A comprehensive guide for staff working with people with disabilities
that includes the following topics: Communicating with and about people
with disabilities, Understanding the American with Disabilities Act, Comprehensive
Resource Guide that provides a summary of local resources and support
groups, Entitlement Summaries, Virtual Accessibility; Internet Resources,
and Maryland Relay and Text Telephone (TTY) calls. Request
a hard copy of this resource guide.
Fact Sheets
In an attempt to answer the most frequently asked questions about employment
as it relates to individuals with disabilities, The National Education
Center developed a series of fact sheets for job seekers and businesses.
To view job seeker fact sheets, visit the individuals
with disabilities page. To view the business fact sheets, visit the
businesses page.
Job Accommodation Network
(JAN)
JAN is a free consulting service designed to increase the employability
of people with disabilities by: 1) providing individualized worksite accommodations
solutions, 2) providing technical assistance regarding the ADA and other
disabilitiy related legislation and 3) educating callers about self-employment
options.
Library
A library with training materials of videos, CD-ROMs, and books has been
compiled. The libraries are tailored to businesses as well as individuals
with disabilities.
Working
Partners for an Alcohol- and Drug-Free Workplace
Working Partners is a U.S. Department of Labor initiative that raises
awareness about the impact drugs and alcohol have on the workplace and
helps employers and employees work together to ensure their workplaces
are free of the hazards of alcohol and drug abuse.
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