RESOURCES FOR RECRUITING INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND VETERANS

The OFCCP has increased its scrutiny of federal contractor's outreach efforts in support of their veterans and disabled hiring initiatives.  Here are a few resources to help you reach your goals.  Please contact us if you would like more information about our Affirmative Action Plan services.

INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

AbilityJobs - requires a free membership and offers one of the internet's largest job banks for people with disabilities.  It is operated under the umbrella of Ability Magazine.

AbilityLinks - list job opportunities on this website for persons with disabilities and inclusive employers.

Disaboom Jobs - jobs for people with disabilities.

DisabledPerson.com - partners with eQuest to list job opportunities for the disabled.  Listings are organized by industry, so some scrolling will be necessary for those seeking opportunities in specific regions. 

Earnworks - a database for College Students with Disabilities listing more than 2,200 candidates who represent all academic backgrounds. Private-sector employers can search the program’s database through ODEP’s National Employer Assistance and Resource Network by calling 866-327-6669 or filling out a request form at their website. 

Getting Hired - careers and community for talented people with disabilities.

Goodwill Specialized Services for People with Disabilities - offers services such as job shadowing, mentor programs and career counseling, as well as more specific aid like physical rehabilitation program and help applying for special government programs and tax credits for people with disabilities. 

Hiredeaf.com

Job Opportunities for Disabled American Veterans - contains a job bank organized by occupation area.

National Business & Disability Council - the leading resource for employers seeking to integrate people with disabilities into the workplace.

New York Makes Work Pay - coming soon! Tools to help you engage a qualified and diverse workforce.  Learn about hiring incentives and making accommodations.

One More Way - employment collaborative helping to match diverse candidates with disabilities, including veterans, to businesses, agencies, and service providers.

Technical Assistance on Transition and the Rehabilitation Act - provides an overview of the government resources available to people with disabilities as they enter the workforce.

Think Beyond the Label - provides information on agencies and services in New York that can connect you to qualified workers with disabilities and the resources you need to be successful. 

What can YOU do Outreach Tookit - provides access resources to assist in recruiting, retaining and advancing skills, qualified employees.

VETERANS

American Heroes at Work (Veterans Hiring Toolkit) - online toolkit employers can use to simplify the process of recruiting and hiring veterans.

Amvets - target your recruiting and reach qualified candidates quickly and easily.

Army Wounded Warrior Program

Employer Partnership of the Armed Forces - become an employer partner and post jobs.

Hireahero.org - post jobs and find candidates.

Office of Disability Employment Policy - provides fact sheet to assist employers in understanding their responsibilities relative to interviewing job applicants with disabilities.

Paralyzed Veterans of America

Recruit Military - online resume database and job board to recruit veterans and military spouses.

TAOnline.com - military job fairs and career events.

VetFriends.com - military and veteran job network.

Vet Success Program (Dept. of Veteran Affairs) -  post job openings.

Wounded Warrior Program - post job openings.