Job Accommodations
If you have a question about workplace accommodations, disclosing your disability, or the ADA, visit Job Accommodation Network
Schedule A Hiring: What is the Schedule A Hiring Authority?
Schedule A is a government hiring authority designed to help Federal agencies meet Affirmative Action obligations regarding hiring individuals with disabilities. Schedule A is different than the basic process for hiring skilled workers into Federal service. It is established in Federal regulation for the purpose of making hiring workers with disabilities much easier and faster.
Schedule A is used when a Federal manager wants to quickly hire an individual with a disability. The Federal government, our nation’s largest employer, hires highly talented people for careers in a variety of fields, including: Accounting, Clerical, Food Service, Information Technology, Legal, Maintenance, Science, Technical Writer/Editor, Policy, Management/Administration, and many more. ENs who understand and use Schedule A can assist Social Security beneficiaries to become part of a skilled and professional Federal workforce.
Schedule A for young job seekers:
The Able Trust believes that when people with disabilities want to work, they should. The Trust supports individual non-profit vocational rehabilitation programs throughout Florida with fund-raising, grant making and public awareness of disability issues.
The APD resource directory can help you find multiple resources in a variety of areas including personal care services, transportation, volunteer opportunities, transition programs, and more.
The Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Program (BSCIP) is administered by the Florida Department of Health. The program is funded through a percentage of traffic related fines, surcharges for driving or boating under the influence, fees on temporary license tags, and a percentage of fees from the motorcycle specialty tag.
CareerSource Florida has a statewide network of career development professionals who work directly with Florida employers to align their demand for skilled talent with the needs of Floridians seeking employment and career development opportunities.
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity offer CareerSource Centers to help you with your job search. The One-Stop Career Center can help you find a job.
Disability Rights Florida is the official, Governor-designated protection and advocacy system for the State of Florida. Our mission is to advance the dignity, equality, self-determination and expressed choices of individuals with disabilities.
Employ Florida links all of Florida’s workforce services –state and local– to each other.
Family Network on Disabilities of Florida is a statewide alliance of individuals with disabilities, special needs, or at-risk and their families. Our mission is to provide family-driven support, education, information and advocacy.
FAAST envisions a seamless supportive partnership between Florida businesses and government to provide assistive technology products and services which will enable persons with disabilities to participate in independent living, education, work and recreation from birth to death.
Florida ARF is a statewide, professional industry association that provides advocacy, information, and networking for individuals with disabilities and the community agencies that serve them.
The Florida Association of the Deaf is an organization that promotes Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Late Deafened Floridians to interact with each other as well as with the hearing community, legislature and agencies/organizations serving Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Late Deafened citizens.
We are an independent commission housed within the Florida Department of Transportation. Our Mission – To insure the availability of efficient, cost-effective, and quality transportation services for transportation disadvantaged persons.
The SAMH Program is responsible for the oversight of a statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance abuse disorders.
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity promotes economic opportunities for all Floridians, formulating and implementing successful workforce, community, and economic development policies and strategies. Choose a new career, or analyze your skills to find an occupation that best suits you.
The Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services administers programs for students with disabilities and for gifted students. Additionally, the bureau coordinates student services throughout the state and participates in multiple inter-agency efforts designed to strengthen the quality and variety of services available to students with special needs.
The Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services administers programs for students with disabilities and for gifted students. Additionally, the bureau coordinates student services throughout the state and participates in multiple inter-agency efforts designed to strengthen the quality and variety of services available to students with special needs.
The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc., advocates and promotes meaningful participation in all aspects of life for Floridians with developmental disabilities.
The Florida Division of Blind Services helps blind and visually impaired individuals achieve their goals and live their lives with as much independence and self-direction as possible.
For additional information concerning children with disabilities and special health care needs call: (800) 218-0001.
The Florida Independent Living Council is a statewide council established by federal mandate and Florida Statute.
A walk though of the Talking Books Library located in Daytona Beach, FL. Anyone who has difficulty reading print because of an eye problem or a reading disability, or holding a book because of a physical problem is eligible to join. Apply for services at http://dbs.myflorida.com/Talking Books Library/index.html
Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc. (FTRI) is a statewide non-profit 501(c)3 organization that administers the Specialized Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program for citizens of Florida who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf/Blind and Speech Impaired.
This video shows many of our national and international leaders who have had or continue to have mental health issues and explains why we should be wearing a green wristband in the fight to eliminate the stigma associated with mental health.
Official Internet Site of the Florida Legislature.
The James Patrick Memorial Work Incentive Personal Assistant Services program provides financial assistance to persons who are gainfully employed and have severe or chronic disabilities that require assistance from a personal care attendant (PCA).
The Delmarva Foundation for Medical Care is proud to be assisting the State of Florida in improving the quality of care for Florida citizens with developmental disabilities. We offer this website as one part of our Florida Quality Program. In it you will find an explanation of our program, services and resources for consumers, contact information for sending us your questions or concerns, and more.
This service is offered to VR consumers after approval by a VR counselor. The services offered are: Adaptive Computer Modifications, Driver Evaluations, Driver Training Specialist, Home Modifications, Vehicle Modifications, Wheelchairs, or Worksite Assistive Technology and/or Rehabilitation Technology Suppliers (including web-based vendors.)
Florida Special Needs Shelter: http://www.floridadisaster.org/shelters/index.htm#general
The 2016 Red Book (PDF)
The Social Security Administration has issued its 2016 Red Book. The Red Book serves as a general reference source about the employment-related provisions of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Programs for educators, advocates, rehabilitation professionals, and counselors who serve people with disabilities. Included in the book are explanations of work incentives, how working can affect benefits, where to find local services, and more. The Red Book can be accessed at: https://www.ssa.gov/redbook/documents/TheRedBook2016.pdf.
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