Workers with Disabilities

Connect with a Disability Specialist

A Disability Specialist at WorkSource can help you find your way through all of the complex levels of entitlement programs, the ADA and career guidance.

The Disability Specialist helps you access the services and programs that impact your ability to gain, return to, or retain employment and meet your career objectives. When you connect with a Disability Specialist, we can assist by:

  • Giving you access to services at career centers
  • Connecting you with other resources for disabled workers in the community
  • Providing opportunities to meet with employers who are committed to hiring people with disabilities

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Resources for workers with Disabilities

WorkSource helps you keep track of new developments for workers with disabilities. For local and national information, check out the following sites:

  • The Corporation for Enterprise Development – IDA Networks site contains information and resources about Individual Development Accounts (IDAs) including a resource library and a directory of IDA providers.
  • The Disability Business and Technical Assistance Center is a national network of ten regional DBTAC/ADA centers that provide the most complete and experienced services for up to date information, referrals, and training on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
  • The Disabilities – IRS site contains information about different tax credits and programs provided by the Internal Revenue Service for people with disabilities and businesses who employ people with disabilities.
  • The Disabilityinfo serves as the online connection to the federal government’s disability related information and resources.
  • Earnworks offers online tools and resources that provide employment opportunities and provide useful information for your job search.
  • The Florida Division of Blind Services ensures that blind or visually impaired individuals in the state of Florida can live independently and achieve their goals.
  • The Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation assists people with disabilities find meaningful careers.
  • The Jacksonville Human Rights Commission works to ensure that all Jacksonville residents enjoy a community free of discriminatory practices.
  • Job Accommodation Network provides comprehensive information on job accommodations, entrepreneurship, self-employment and small business ownership.
  • The Real Economic Impact Tour provides resources and support for low-income individuals with disabilities.
  • DeafTax provides Volunteer Income Tax Assistance to low-income Deaf taxpayers living in Jacksonville.

 

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