Youth with Disabilities: Employment

National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD/Youth)

NCWD/Youth is your source for information about employment and youth with disabilities.

Youth @ Work

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) offers information about the rights and responsibilities of employees, and the types of discrimination they may face.

Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP):
From School to Adulthood and the World of Work

This office in the U.S. Department of Labor offers a wealth of resources for youth, including:

• The Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) for College Students with Disabilities connects employers with college students and recent graduates with disabilities. The program offers a series of short videos to help young people with disabilities navigate the job search process. The videos address such topics as using social media, disability disclosure and requesting reasonable accommodations, internships, time management, job etiquette, and dressing for success.
• "Federal Schedule A Hiring Authority Fact Sheet: Tips for Youth and Young Adults with Disabilities Interested in Starting Career with the Federal Government"

Disability Mentoring Day (DMD)

The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) sponsors DMD, a national program that promotes career development for students and job-seekers with disabilities through job shadowing and hands-on career exploration.

Entry Point!

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.

Proyecto Visión

This bilingual project seeks to improve educational and employment opportunities for youth with disabilities.

The Washington Center

The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars provides an integrated academic and work experience to prepare college students and professionals for lives of achievement and civic engagement. The Center offers various internship opportunities, scholarships, housing, and other support to participants with disabilities.