Disability Resource Links

Many of the disability resource sites listed below are not the home pages but pages we feel will be of great value to you. Good Luck in finding the disability resource that will help you to live a fulfilled and wondrous life. Just click anywhere over the disability resource link and it will open the site for you. We hope you find the information worthwhile and will recommend us to others.

Remember, a PASS Plan is a disability resource from Social Security that pays for items over and above the funding you can receive from these other organizations; even if you think they are covering the cost 100%. Are they covering things like car payments, car insurance, childcare, food while in school, etc? A PASS Plan Can!!!

All words below in red are hyperlink

For information about Medicare and Medicaid go to Social Security Links

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Here are disability resources that might help you find work.

Employer tax creditsIt is your choice if you tell the employer that you are disabled. Some employers may see a gap in your work history and become afraid to hire you. Explain to them that you already have medical coverage. If they hire you they will be eligible for a tax credit of between $2400 and $9000. Since you are working with us as your Employment Network (listed under Vocational Rehabilitaion referral), your employer would qualify for this tax credit. Make sure they file for this tax credit within the first 28 days of your hire or they will lose the credit. If the employer has any questions have them contact us.
GOVERNMENT JOBS
Find a Government jobYou may not think there is a govement job for you, but this is an excellent site that you should check out. You can apply for lot of government job through the USA jobs site, here is how you want to start. I will provide you with the Schedule A once you let me know the job/jobs you are interested in, the Schedule A form should be included with any application as it give you an upper hand over those with no disability. If you need any accommodations, let me know I will include that in the Schedule A. Good Luck searching and apply for as many as you think you qualify for.
US ARMYCivilian job opportunites
Federal employment for those with disabilitiesBoth competitive and non competitive goverment jobs. I can provide you with the Schedule A form that is needed for the non competative jobs. Sometimes you will need to try this website more than once for it to work. Scroll down to the bottom and click on the selective service coorindinators
More Federal, State, and Local JobsNot giving up! good for you. More job listings
Job Listings through US Labor departmentLook through thousands of job list for your state. These are jobs for anyone not just the disabled.
State & Local agenciesFind your state agency to help find jobs. On the right had side of website pick your subject area and state
Career One Stop CentersUse all the disability resources available through the government. This site has a locator to help you find the nearest office.
CAREER OPPORTUNITES
Career Opportunites for Students with DisabilitiesHave a degree or going to school? A good site to connect employers with qualified employees
WORK AT HOME JOBS
West at HomeOne of the leading companise for finding a job that you can do from home.
Rat Race Rebellion-Home based businesses Scroll down to the middle of the page it gives list of different types of home based occupations and where to find jobs
ARISEWant to work at home - connects you to businesses that will hire you or let you have business of your own. There is a fee.
Convergys Home Agent programSee how much you would save/month by working at home. This company offers jobs.
Accessible Employmentconnecting employers with disabled candidates
RecruitAbilityLists both job seekers and those with the jobs.
AAPD - Employment OpportunitiesListing of available jobs
CareervoyagesThis is a department of labor government site - good paying jobs

Disability resources for school. Make sure you use these disability resources before you use the PASS Plan. Then supplement the resources they have with the PASS Plan funds.

FafsaFree Application for Federal Student Aid - PELL Grant
WIPAThese are organizations that receive grants to help people understand all the work incentive that are available, especially the Social Security PASS plan. Give them a call if you need help with yours.
WIAthe Workforce Investment Act provides funding to help you pay for your schooling. Remember you can use this along with your PASS funds. Click on state then click service providers to get a list of schools and who to contact.
Vocational Rehabilitation Services - State OfficesState Vocational Rehabilation services can provide you training or educational funding aid. Many states will pay 50% or more of your education needs.
Scholarship grants
Dept of EdHelp finding a school
Teaching GrantsIf you are willing to teach in a low income neighborhood - up $4000/yr
Computer Literacyget free online classes to help you brush up on your computer skills

Disability Resources for Self-Employment

I suggest that you do an internet search for possible funding that you may be able to use along with a PASS Plan. There are numerous grants and loans available in each state possibly even in your county or city. To find them do a Google or Yahoo search. In your search type in "micro enterprise, ___" the ___ = your State (IA,CA, etc), County or City. Good luck searching!

Also check out you State Vocational Rehabilitation programs and see if they have any grants that are available. Again use their funds along with a PASS plan.

ALL of these sources are going to require you to write a business plan. Let's get started!

Making Self-Employment Work for People with DisabilitiesWonderful book that helps explain how Social Security and self-employment can be used to improve your standard of living
SBSESSmall Business and Self-Employment Service -
EWD (Iowa, Nebraska)Entrepreneurs With Disabilities - Offers up to $10000 in assistance to help start a business
TrickleUpUp to $700 grants to start businesses for the very poor
IRS Small Business IndexSmall Business & Self-employment One-Stop Resource; A-Z index for business
IRS Publication 535 (2006) Business ExpensesIs the most current information, has "What's New in 2007" section

Small Business Administration (SBA)Need help in writing a business plan? Want to know how to get started?
SBDC office locatorCheck out your local Small Business Development Center
SCOREOffers many templates for a variety of businesses. They have free consultation and low cost work shops available. They have a locator for their nearest office.

Assistive Technology

ABLEDATA websiteSource for assistive technology information. Tells you about the products and how to find.
Assistive Technology - State contactsNeed to find assistive technology in your state?
Assistive Technology - NewsArticles about new assistive technology products
Communications device for the deafWant to be able to communicate with your co-workers without needing an interpreter?

Disability Resources - Home ownership and rental

IDA accountsIDAs are matching funds that can help you purchase a home. This website gives you a list of IDAs available in your state.
HUDGo to the Quick Links for your state. Sorry you will have to follow the links because every state is different. Should take you to the different programs that are available.
USDARural assistance - direct loans, loan guarantees, grants for home ownership and repairs
Fannie Maedown payments as low as $500 for the disabled
Habitat for Humanityhelp with building your own home
Veterans AffairsSpecial Adapted Housing Program - grant

Disability Resources - Misc.

Food Stamp assistanceFood stamp assistance has a new name "supplemental nutrition assistance program" (SNAP) You can scroll down through this information and get your state information
Legal AssistanceProtection and Advocacy for the disabled - contact information
Mental Disability Issues websiteDiscrimination & Stigma assoicated with Mental Disability
Earned Income Tax Credit (summary)Gives summary of tax credit
Earned Income Tax Creditfind out if your eligible
Student loan DischargeIf you are disabled, you may be able to have your student loans forgiven.
Want more!Multiple disability resources of every kind. You'll have to do a little searching to find what you want.

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