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.
- 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/
Employment Study for Individuals Living With MS
Investigators at Seton Hall University are conducting a research study investigating the emotional and physical factors that may have an impact on an individual’s employment status, following a diagnosis of MS. They are recruiting US citizens between the ages of 25-50 who are diagnosed with MS, were engaged in paid employment at the time of MS diagnosis and are currently experience a relapsing-remitting course of MS. The study will require a maximum time commitment of 30 minutes from each participant. Participants will complete a demographic questionnaire and the following assessments: the Revised Stress Related Growth Scale, the Multiple Sclerosis Self-Efficacy Scale, the Career Self-Efficacy Scale and the American version of Guy’s Neurological Disability Scale. Participation in this study is completely voluntary and individuals may withdraw from the study without any penalty, at any time. To ensure anonymity, each participant will complete an anonymous on-line survey through Survey Monkey.
Click here to go to the survey. For more information, please contact megan.castano@student.shu.edu.