LibGuides: Career Research: Job & Career Resources for People with Disabilities

"Creating jobs for people with disabilities, increasing accessibility in BC" by Province of British Columbia is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0.

Books Available for Checkout at Clovis Community College Library

Developing Talents: Careers for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism by Temple Grandin; Kate Duffy
Call Number: HV 3005 .G73 2008
Making Self-Employment Work for People with Disabilities, 2nd Ed. (eBook) by Cary Griffin; David Hammis; Beth Keeton; Molly Sullivan
Career Success of Disabled High-Flyers (eBook) by Sonali Shah

Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSP&S) at Clovis Community College

If you are enrolled as a student and you have a temporary or permanent disability that affects your academic performance, you may be eligible for a variety of support services through Clovis Community College's Disabled Student Programs & Services (DSP&S).

DSP&S provides specialized accommodations to assist students with documented physical, psychological and learning disabilities. Based on a student's verified disability and any associated educational limitations, services may include:

Adaptive computer Software
Alternate Media
Sign Language Interpreters
Audio Recorder
Notetakers
Priority Registration
Test Accommodations
Counseling Services

Before services can be offered, a student must 'self identify' to DSP&S and request services.

The program office is located in AC2-133 (Find it on the campus map, here). To learn more about requesting services, please call DSP&S at 559-325-5230, or email dsps@cloviscollege.edu

Job Search Sites

Ability Jobs
Ability Jobs is specifically for students with disabilities who are searching for careers and employment.
Workforce Recruitment Program
From its website: "The Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) is a recruitment and referral program that connects federal sector employers nationwide with highly motivated college students and recent graduates with disabilities who are eager to prove their abilities in the workplace through summer or permanent jobs. "
Disability Job Exchange
From its website, "America’s Job Exchange (AJE) is a leading destination for employers seeking best–in–class solutions for diversity recruitment and OFCCP compliance. "
GettingHired.com
From its website, "GettingHired, an Allegis Group Company, is a recruitment solution dedicated to helping inclusive employers hire professional individuals and veterans with disabilities."

Information & Support Websites

JAN - Job Accommodation Network
From its website: "The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues."
Office of Disability Employment Policy
From its website, "The Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) is the only non-regulatory federal agency that promotes policies and coordinates with employers and all levels of government to increase workplace success for people with disabilities."
ADA National Network
The site provides information on the American with Disabilities Act.
ADA National Network - Employment Topics
Find information about workplace accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
United States Access Board
From its website, "The U.S. Access Board is a federal agency that promotes equality for people with disabilities through leadership in accessible design and the development of accessibility guidelines and standards for the built environment, transportation, communication, medical diagnostic equipment, and information technology."