Federal Employment of People with Disabilities:
Here is a list of useful resources that will help you find out more information. Feel free to contact us for guidance. Subjects include informative links for the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), Scholarships and Internships.
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U.S. Department of Justice Americans with Disabilities Act
http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm
Disability.gov - The great source of employment information from the US Government.
America's Jobline Network - A service that provides comprehensive job search services, by phone, for people who are unable to make effective use of internet job postings.
eSight Career Network - a great career support sight for folks who are blind or visually impaired.
HireAbilities - a national network of emerging professionals with disabilities.
I-Can Online - Has some great online tips and pointers for job seekers with disabilities - also includes useful information for employers.
The Work Site - The US Social Security Administration's site for employment and Ticket to Work information.
WORKink (Canada) - The Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work's "Virtual Employment Resource Center" - even features online job-search counseling (welcomes US job-seekers as well!)
National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET) - has a great (brief) guide for parents on Work-Based Learning and Future Employment for Youth.
National Collaborative on Workforce and Disabilities/Youth - resources needed to effectively serve youth with disabilities as they transition into the workforce.
Opening Stages - The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has a terrific FREE quarterly newsletter for People with Disabilities Pursuing Careers in the Performing Arts.
US Federal Statutory Definitions of Disability - how disability is defined in various federal statutes.
http://www.icdr.us/documents/definitions.htm#civil
American Council of the Blind annually awards many scholarships to blind students.
ParentsInc.org - has assembled a great listing of sources of financial aid for students with disabilities.
Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology (Do-IT) - has a great listing of sources of financial aid for college students with disabilities.
National Directory of Financial Assistance Programs for Post-Secondary Students with Disabilities (Canada) - A truly comprehensive nation-wide listing of scholarships and other financing sources.
Bank of America ADA Abilities Scholarship
This scholarship is to support students that meet the definition of disabled as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicant should pursue a degree in Finance, Business or Computer Systems with an interest in the financial services industry. Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants cannot be an employee or dependent of an employee associated with NationsBank or Bank of America.
Mary P. Oenslager Scholastic Achievement Awards
To be eligible for these awards, you must be legally blind; be registered with Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic for at least one year prior to February 21st of the current academic year (individually or through an institution); have received a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the United States or its territories between a specific time period; and possess a minimum GPA of 3.0.
National Federation of the Blind Scholarships
The National Federation of the Blind Scholarship is offering 26 scholarships to recognize achievement by blind scholars. All applicants for these scholarships must be (1) legally blind and (2) pursuing or planning to pursue a full-time post-secondary course of study in the fall semester in the U.S. One scholarship may be given to a full-time employee also attending school part-time.
ASCLA Century Scholarship - The annual $2,500 scholarship will fund services or accommodation for a library school student or students with disabilities admitted to an ALA-accredited library school. The scholarship will fund services or accommodations that are either not provided by law or otherwise by the university that will enable the student or students to successfully complete the course of study for a Master's or Doctorate in Library Science and become a library or information studies professional.
Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation Scholarship is for any woman with a physical disability who is pursuing graduate studies at a university in the United States. They are especially looking for women who are involved in the disability community in their local area.
Pfiser Epilepsy Scholarship Award - 16 scholarships for students with epilepsy ($3000 each).
Kennedy Center for Performing Arts - has approximately 60 internship opportunities annually and is more than willing to consider and accommodate interns with disabilities.
Emerging Leaders - an internship program for students with disabilities that draws interns from across the US.
Entry Point - is a program of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) offering internship opportunities for students with disabilities in Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, and some fields of Business.
Ability Edge (Canada) - focuses on helping university, college and high school graduates with disabilities gain career-building experience.
The Washington Center - 50 competitive internship positions to help students develop leadership skills and gain valuable work experience in public service.
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