Disability Employment Awareness Month : Resources

Has information, resources and technical assistance materials on all aspects of the ADA and ADAAA, with links to the various agencies that have enforcement responsibilities.

An ODEP technical assistance center that provides resources to help employers recruit, hire, retain, and advance individuals with disabilities and comply with their responsibilities under the ADA.

This guide provides an overview of Federal civil rights laws that ensure equal opportunity for people with disabilities. To find out more about how these laws may apply to you, contact the agencies and organizations listed below.

Promotes the employment of people with disabilities through the development, adoption, and promotion of accessible technology policy.

U.S Department of Labor Statistics - Data on persons with a disability are collected as part of the Current Population Survey (CPS), a monthly sample survey of about 60,000 households that provides statistics on employment and
unemployment in the United States.

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) provides seamless and accessible services to all individuals in our Career Centers, including people with disabilities. It is the policy of NYSDOL and the State of New York to provide universal access and full participation in all of its programs, services, and activities.

Center for Disability Services has been one of upstate New York’s largest providers of programs and services for individuals who have disabilities.

The mission of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Office is to work toward a universally-designed environment that makes it easy for all people, regardless of disability, to participate fully in community life.

Provides free legal and advocacy services to individuals with disabilities. Working tirelessly to protect and advance the rights of children and adults with disabilities, DRNY is committed to enabling those we serve to exercise their own life choices and fully participate in community life.

Pathway to Employment helps you identify your strong points, skills, interests and job goals.

Connecting Individuals with Disabilities to Jobs using AI Technology Jobs Ability is an AI-driven virtual gateway for candidates and employers.