* Business Employer Support Team (BEST)
http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/dvr/Employers/BEST.aspx
BEST representatives are available statewide to assist employers trying to keep an employee with disability productive, find qualified applicants with disabilities, reduce hiring costs, or enhance your workforce diversity programs. |
* Washington State, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) www.wa.gov/dshs/dvr
A statewide employment resource for people with disabilities and businesses. Business services are customized and generally available at no-cost.
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* Washington Assistive Technology Alliance (WATAP) www.watap.org Assistive Technology information, referral, consultation, and training on the selection of AT devices, services and funding.
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* Washington State Department of Services for the Blind (DBS) http://www.dsb.wa.gov/ The DBS provides programs to people of blindness and visually impaired of all ages. Services are also available to assist businesses in hiring and accommodating employees of blindness.
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* DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking and Technology) www.washington.edu/doit DO-IT serves to increase the participation of individuals with disabilities in challenging academic programs and careers. It promotes the use of computer and networking technologies to increase independence, productivity, and participation in education and employment.
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* Washington WorkSource www.go2worksource.com WorkSource is a joint venture of organizations dedicated to addressing Washington State 's employment needs.
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* Hearing, Speech and Deafness Center www.hsdc.org HSDC provides individuals and businesses with communication services, training and products for Hearing, Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing or speech-challenged people.
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* DBTAC (Disability Business Technical Assistance Center) http://www.dbtacnorthwest.org:80/
Provides services to the Northwest and Region 10 by bringing ADA information to employers, employees, people with disabilities, and anyone who is interested or in need of information. |
| * Neurology Vocational Services Unit (NVSU) at Harborview Medical Center Department of Rehabilitation Medicine.
http://www.nvsrehab.org NVSU provides a full range of employment services to individuals with neurological conditions and assists them to work and lead productive lives. In addition, the Unit acts as a national resource in the field of vocational rehabilitation through research, teaching and distribution of information.
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* Index of Multiple Resource Links
Washington Disability Resources
* The Washington State Human Rights Commission (Commission) enforces the Law Against Discrimination ( RCW 49.60 ). The Commission works to prevent and eliminate discrimination by investigating civil rights complaints and providing education and training opportunities throughout the state.
Washington State Human Rights Commission
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| * The Division of Disability Determination Services (DDDS), located within the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), is contracted to the Social Security Administration (SSA) to adjudicate medical eligibility for disability benefits under Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income rules and regulations. Division of Disability Determination Services |
* Seattle Community Network Index of Resources: Seattle Community Network
* The Developmental Disabilities Division provides a full range of services and supports that enhance the lives of King County citizens with developmental disabilities and their families. King County Developmental Disabilities Division |
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U.S. Business Leadership Network (BLN)
www.usbln.com
Ability Links
A Job Opportunity Website for Persons with Disabilities and Leading Employers
AbilityLinks.orgSM
American Association of People with Disabilities
www.aapd.com
The ADA Ammendments Act
www.adabill.com
US Dept. of Justice
www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
www.eeoc.gov
Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)
www.dol.gov/odep
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
www.jan.wvu.edu
Great Lakes ADA & IT Center
www.adagreatlakes.org
Bobby (A service of CAST - the Center for Assistive Technology)
www.cast.org/bobby
The Access Board
www.access-board.gov
Internal Revenue Service
www.irs.gov
Federal Communications Commission
www.fcc.gov
ABLEdata
www.abledata.com
Dept. of Transportation
www.dot.gov
National Collaboration on Workforce and Disability for Youth
www.ncwd-youth.info
National Federation of the Blind www.nfb.org
National Disability Agencies and Organizations
National Organization on Disability (NOD)
Americans with Disabilities Act
National Business & Disability Council
Office of Disability Employment Policy
Job Accommodation Network |
