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.
- “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.
The National Consortium on Leadership and Disability for Youth (NCLD/Youth)
The NCLD/Youth offers a variety of resources, including the publication “Internships: The On-Ramp to Employment.”
Punch-In!
This project of the Great Lakes ADA Center is designed to help young adults with disabilities achieve success in employment. The site features self-paced tutorials, expert advice, a moderated online course, and video resources to develop job-seeking strategies.