Staying in the Game: MS and Employment
Employment issues can be a high concern when dealing with the unpredictably of MS symptoms. The National MS Society has beneficial information regarding disclosure, knowing your rights, and workplace decisions, legal perspectives, education programs and links to career resources. The Utah - Southern Idaho Chapter of the National MS Society also has staff trained in employment issues. Call 800.344-4867 for more information.
Employment resources:
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The ADA ensures equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in employment, State and local government services, public accommodations, commercial facilities, and transportation
Phone: (800) 514-0301
Website: http://www.ada.gov/
Career One Stop
This website provides information on careers, education and training, benefits, resume building and job search tips and resources. The website will direct you to a local Career One Stop Center in your area.
Phone: (877) 348-0502
Website: http://careeronestop.org/
Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center (DBTAC)
The DBTAC National Network of ADA Centers is comprised of 10 regional centers that provide information, training and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act. The centers are funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research under the U.S. Department of Education.
Phone: (800) 949-4232
Website: http://www.adata.org/index.html
Disability.gov
This website contains extensive links to connect people with disabilities to their community. Resources include information on benefits, employment, healthcare, disability law and more.
Phone: Visit this website for numbers to local resources.
Website: http://www.disability.gov/employment
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
The EEOC enforces all laws for equal opportunity for employment despite gender, race, color, disability, age or national origin.
Phone: (800) 669-4000
Website: http://www.eeoc.gov/
Hire Disability Solutions
The mission of Hire Disability Solutions is to give all that want a chance to succeed, the opportunity to succeed. Hire Disability Solutions was founded in response to the increasing demand for services for individuals with disabilities. Additionally, we aim to promote inclusion into the mainstream employment world.
Phone: 1-800-238-5373
Website: www.hireds.com
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
The Job Accommodation Network is a service provided by the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy. JAN's mission is to facilitate the employment and retention of workers with disabilities by providing people with disabilities and employers with information on job accommodations, entrepreneurship and other employment information.
Phone: 1-800-526-7234
Website: http://www.jan.wvu.edu/index.htm
US Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy
ODEP offers a variety of information and resources for individuals with a disability who want to find a job, become self-employed, or pursue an entrepreneurial opportunity. They do not offer job placement services.
Phone: (866) 633-7365
Website: http://www.dol.gov/odep/
Vocational Rehabilitation
Vocational Rehabilitation provides a variety of services that assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining employment and increasing their independence.
Website: http://www.usor.utah.gov/specialized-services
Phone: (800) 473-7530