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Employment Resources / Independent Living
AbilityOne Program is formerly the Javits-Wagner O'Day Program, helps thousands of people who are blind, or severely disabled find employment. The program coordinates its activities with nonprofit organizations across the country to employ these individuals and provide goods and services to the Federal Government at a fair price. Melwood Melwood is a non-profit organization offering job training, employment, community living, leisure and travel opportunities for people with autism and other developmental disabilities in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Minnesota's Resource Connection for Youth, Families, Professionals & Employers is an interactive resource map that connects youth, families, professionals and employers to local opportunities that can help transition age youth be more successful after high school. Northwest Education, Career, and Community Program (a program of the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory) Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Job Accommodation Network Disability Info National Center on Workforce and Disability/Adult National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability/Youth National Council on Independent Living National Resource Center on Supported Living and Choice: Center on Human Policy Proyecto Vision Hotline Disabled and Alone, Inc. For more Employment Resources, such as Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities, and information on Independent Living and Independent Living Centers in New York State click here. Persons who are legally blind are served by the New York State Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Return to Autism Resources Directory
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