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America's People, America's Talent … America's Strength!
Director’s Message
California draws strength and vitality from the sweeping diversity of its people. We come together from many nations and cultures to form a rich mosaic, sharing common hopes and dreams while maintaining our own unique individuality.
In October, we celebrate Disability Employment Awareness Month, embracing the national theme, "America's People, America's Talent …America's Strength." A theme that exemplifies the soul of people with disabilities, illustrating their talents, courage, and wisdom, that enrich this Golden State.
During this month the EDD Web site features various programs and events that support the employment of people with disabilities.
It is my hope that you take the time to view our Web site to learn about the many employment programs and services, and valuable resources we offer people with disabilities.
PATRICK W. HENNING
Director
Employer Tool Box
Job Seeker Tool Box
California is home to the most diverse population in the country and that includes our citizens with disabilities. At the Employment Development Department (EDD) we recognize that people with disabilities bring many talents and strengths to the workplace. Our job is to help employers and job seekers with disabilities connect.
EDD’s Web site features Services for People with Disabilities with resources and links to important programs and services. One valuable resource is the Disability Program Navigators (DPNs) which can assist persons with disabilities to take advantage of available training and employment opportunities, as well as navigate through the complex provisions of the many programs in which they may be participating. DPNs can also provide expertise and serve as a resource for large and small employers and community- and faith-based organizations in reasonable accommodations, tax incentives, and other employment-related requirements.
To learn more about employing people with disabilities, below are tool boxes, where employers can find resources to help them employ people with disabilities and job seekers can find tips to help with their job search.
Employer Tool Box
Find information on technical assistance regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other disability-related legislation, job posting opportunities, accommodation solutions, downloadable brochures for disability and employment, and a compilation of other disability-related employment resources.
Disability: Dispelling the Myths
Disability: Dispelling the Myths is a resource for businesses. It provides information on successful strategies used by employers to meet their labor force needs and includes practical examples and common sense approaches for hiring and retaining people with disabilities. Chambers of commerce can use this publication to educate and advise local businesses and their partners on workforce development strategies.
On the Job: Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)
This page provides information on Federal income tax credit for employers.
Language Guide on Disability
Language Guide on Disability helps improve language usage about disability and gives suggestions for becoming aware of appropriate and current terminology. Using the right words can make a dramatic difference in both private and public communications.
Interviewing
This page has information for accommodations scenarios for the interview process.
Accommodations
This site provides information on proper accommodations for people with disabilities.
ABILITY Jobs
The job access site is a resource link for finding employment through posting job opportunities.
Job Accommodation Network
The Job Accommodation Network is a free consulting service that provides individualized worksite accommodations solutions, technical assistance regarding the ADA, and other disability-related legislation, and information on self-employment.
DBTAC National Network of ADA Centers
The Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center (DBTAC) is a national network of 10 regional centers that provide the most complete and experienced services for up-to-date information, referrals, resources, and training on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to businesses, employers, government entities, and individuals with disabilities.
Work Support
The Work Support site offers information, resources, and research about work and disability issues.
Reaching Out to Customers with Disabilities
An online America with Disabilities Act (ADA) course geared toward businesses to help them comply with the ADA and to make their businesses more accessible.
ADA Basics
This site links to a free self-paced Web course that explores the legal requirements and the spirit of the ADA and is a project of ADA and IT Assistance Centers.
ADA Portal
This link features an ADA collection that consists of more than 7,400 documents.
Emergency Evacuation
This publication addresses legal obligation to develop emergency evacuation plans and how to include employees with disabilities in such plans.
Disability Basics
This is a downloadable brochure that describes disability myths and truths.
U.S. Department of Labor – Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)
ODEP provides national leadership by developing and influencing disability-related employment policy and practice affecting the employment of people with disabilities.
Disability Etiquette
The City of Sacramento relied on the City of San Antonio for content and guidance in preparing this ADA Web site.
CDIHP Accessible Health Care Series – Tax Incentives For Improving Accessibility
This site explains tax incentives available to help businesses off-set the cost of improving access to goods and services for both employees and people with disabilities.
Disability Access Symbols
This site features the disability access symbols that employers can use to advertise their services.
Automotive Safety Issues for Persons with Disabilities
The federal government agency site that deals with the regulations of automotive adaptive equipment and modified vehicles.
The National Organization on Disability
This site is dedicated to expand the participation and contribution of people with disabilities in all aspects of life.
National Council on Disability
This federal agency promotes policies, programs, practices, and procedures that guarantee equal opportunity for all individuals with disabilities.
Job Seeker Tool Box
Find tips to help you with your job search including events and disability-related resources, such as current ADA legislation information, job fairs, job postings, internships, and business technical assistance centers.
Job Access
This site is a resource link to employment opportunities.
LEAP (Limited Examination and Appointment Program) Opportunities
LEAP (Limited Examination and Appointment Program) open examination announcement for Employment Program Representative and Disability Insurance Program Representative.
Employment Resources
This provides a Federal employment resource page for people with disabilities.
Social Security Administration (SSA) Ticket to Work Program
SSA Web site portal details the benefits of the Ticket to Work program for participants. This site links choices for services to help participants go to work and achieve their employment goals.
Your Ticket to Work
A Web site that provides ticket holders with choices for services and job opportunities; providers can also offer choices to ticket holders by becoming part of the employment networks.
Job Search Elements
This site offers essential elements of an effective job search.
Disclosure and Interviewing Techniques
The Consultants’ Corner site provides disability disclosure and interviewing techniques for persons with disabilities.
Work Support
The Work Support site offers information, resources, and research about work and disability issues.
Disability-Related Resources
A nonprofit career center features job openings, volunteer opportunities, internships, job fairs, events, and disability-related resources.
Social Security Resources
This Web site is a valuable resource for disability benefits.
Technical Assistance Centers (Job Seeker)
The Disability and Technical Assistance Centers provide ADA training and technical assistance.