Employment Resources
Please head to the "Transition-Age" resource page for more information about internships and post-secondary school options throughout Indiana.
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Vocational Rehabilitation (VR):
Vocational Rehabilitation helps eligible individuals with disabilities to achieve their employment goals.
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Do you need help finding available employment opportunities during the COVID-19 pandemic?
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Are you interested in preparing now for future employment?
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Has your employer asked you to work from home and you need some support to successfully perform your job duties?
Call your local VR office to apply for services and discuss your employment needs.
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VR can also provide help with the following:
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Exploring your employment interests and skills
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Helping you to find your first job
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Providing assistive technology or other services to help you keep your job
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Re-entering employment in the same or different type of employment
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Providing services necessary for career advancement
Please stay in contact with your VR Counselor to determine how we can best meet your employment needs. We also encourage individuals with disabilities to apply for VR services by contacting their local office.
The Bureau of Rehabilitation Services is actively working to develop and share ongoing guidance to assist in the delivery of services in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Please click here for the most up to date information regarding VR services.
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Disability Job Boards
(information from Affordable Colleges Online website)
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AbilityJOBS The mission of AbilityJOBS is to empower those with disabilities to find suitable employment that fully engages their skills and knowledge in a meaningful role. Employers can post jobs and search resumes stored on the website.
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Disability Job Exchange DJE exists to find the perfect match between employers looking for qualified workers and qualified professionals with disabilities who want to be part of a strong team.
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Disabled Person In addition to myriad services and resources, this website also offers a searchable job board that can be tailored to titles, descriptions, and locations.
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Recruit Disability This national website helps recent graduates and others with disabilities find a job tailored to their interests and connects them with supportive employers.
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Think Beyond the Label Operating as a cross-sector partnership between businesses actively recruiting individuals with disabilities and qualified job seekers, TBL is home to an active job board with many different types of roles advertised.
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Social Security Administration The SSA is a government agency working diligently to hire individuals with disabilities that fit the mission and goals of the administration. A range of jobs and services for employees with disabilities are highlighted on the website.
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U.S. Office for Personnel Management OPM is another branch of the government that actively recruits and hires individuals with disabilities across all agencies. The department provides competitive roles that offer good salaries, impressive benefits, and career advancement.
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Resume and Employment Guide for Individuals with
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TheraMobility- Therapeutic Mobility Services. Services Include: driving and community mobility, best vehicle-person fit, functional mobility, home modification, assistive technology, and vocational support
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(all descriptions are taken from the organizations' websites)