Finding and maintaining suitable employment can be a real challenge for anyone; it is even more of a challenge for people who have disabilities. There are resources in the community that can be accessed for help in finding employment and/or in finding training opportunities for a new job. Information provided here may help you in your search for that perfect opportunity. Click on the links and review the resources; see how you may benefit from the services in your community.
The National MS Society will host a series of educational teleconferences that focus on specific employment issues. Save the dates for the following topics; REGISTER NOW:
A 21stCentury Approach to Job Searching: Webinar
Thursday, January 12, 7 – 8:00 pm
Get Informed: Legal Protections in the Workplace
Thursday, January 26, 7 – 8 pm
Managing Challenging Resumes
Thursday, February 9, 7 – 8 pm
Reinvent Yourself
Thursday, February 23, 7 – 8 pm
Home-Based Employment: What Employers Want
Thursday, March 8, 7 – 8 pm
Don’t Do It Alone: Employment Resources
Thursday, March 22, 7 – 8 pm
Over the course of several months in 2011, a series of free educational teleconferences focused on employment issues was presented. Valuable information was shared with the participants including these topics: How to Apply for Jobs in the Federal Government,; Social Security Disability Eligibility and Application Process; Social Security Disability and Returning to Work; Part-Time Jobs with Flexibility; Practical tips for Managing Challenging MS Symptoms on the Job; and Wellness and Work. Click here if you have missed any of the 2011 Employment Teleconference Series.
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The National MS Society has literature regarding the many issues of employment and MS. Click here for the available brochures: http://www.nationalmssociety.org/living-with-multiple-sclerosis/employment/index.aspx
- The New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) provides services that enable individuals with disabilities to find jobs or keep their existing jobs.You can learn more information from the website: http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/dvrs/DVRIndex.html. This resource is appropriate for individuals who are seeking training, re-training and general advice about the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and fair employment practices; it is also a good resource for employers, companies large and small who have questions about job accommodations for people with disabilities. Use this link to find the DVRS office nearest to you: http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/dvrs/content/dvrdirections.html.
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The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues. Working toward practical solutions that benefit both employer and employee, JAN helps people with disabilities enhance their employability, and shows employers how to capitalize on the value and talent that people with disabilities add to the workplace. Learn more about JAN: http://askjan.org/links/about.htm
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DiscoverAbility NJ is an organization that supports the employment of people with disabilities in NJ by providing resources, networking opportunities and ongoing professional development to staff working in the field of disability employment. Visit the website at www.discoverabilitynj.orgfor the latest news, hot topics, training opportunities, and helpful resources to keep you up-to-date.
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The National Organization on Disability (NOD) is committed to increasing the employment rate of people with disabilities. To help job seekers with disabilities, NOD offers resources specifically addressing employment needs. http://nod.org/disability_resources/employment_resources/
- The Regional Center for Disability Employment, known as the MOSAIC Center at Bergen Community College at the Meadowlands, was jumpstarted with a $500,000 grant from The Henry H. Kessler Foundation. The MOSAIC Center supports workers with disabilities throughout the region by providing job-training and placement services. It is housed at Bergen Community College at the Meadowlands, 1280 Wall Street West, Lyndhurst, but is open to all residents of NJ, regardless of the county you reside. http://www.bergen.edu/pages1/pages/4599.aspx.