ACCESSIBILITY Accessible Home Checklist Home modifications help people with disabilities stay in their homes longer by making it easier for them to complete the tasks of daily life. A Guide to Accessible Recreation in West Virginia The guide includes an alphabetical site index, as well as both a county index and an activity index to help you find a recreation activity by name, location or type. A Planning Guide for Making Temporary Events Accessible to People With Disabilities This guide provides information to assist planners, managers, operators and building owners in making temporary events accessible to people with disabilities. Bookshare – Books without Barriers Accessible Books and Periodicals for Readers with Print Disabilities. Bookshare is free for all U.S. students with qualifying disabilities. Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP) For information on CAP and accommodation solutions for civilian employees with disabilities. CAP works closely with service members across the nation to ensure they receive appropriate assistive technology for their needs, including vision or hearing loss, dexterity impairments, and cognitive difficulties. Eastlake, Derry and Associates Accessibility Solutions A consulting firm that can assist businesses, associations, or programs with their accessibility needs and to help them achieve full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). iCanConnect If you have significant combined vision and hearing loss and meet federal income guidelines, iCanConnect can provide you with free communication technology and training to stay connected with family and friends. Learning Ally A national nonprofit, volunteer organization with an accessible audiobook library for students with disabilities such as visual impairment or dyslexia. Microsoft Support Desk for Customers with Disabilities Microsoft support site for customers with disabilities or accessibility features. National Association of the Deaf – Information about Health Care Providers Provides information about laws and requesting accommodations related to access to medical care to people who are deaf or hard of hearing. National Association of the Deaf – Questions and Answers for Health Care Providers Provides questions and answers to health care providers about laws and requesting accommodations related to access to medical care by people who are deaf or hard of hearing. National Center for Accessible Media Dedicated to achieving media access equality for people with disabilities. Toolkit for Making Written Material Clear and Effective The Toolkit is an 11-part health literacy resource whose purpose is to help people create written material in printed formats that are easier for people to read, understand, and use. U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) guidance: Access to Medical Care for Individuals with Mobility Impairments A technical assistance publication for medical care providers. U.S. Department of Justice 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design The Department has assembled this official online version of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (2010 Standards) to bring together the information in one easy-to-access location. U.S. Department of Justice Title II and III ADA Complaints You can file an Americans with Disabilities Act complaint alleging disability discrimination against a State or local government or a public accommodation (including, for example, a restaurant, doctor's office, retail store, hotel, etc.) online, by mail, or fax. United States Access Board The Access Board is an independent Federal agency devoted to accessibility for people with disabilities. Created in 1973 to ensure access to federally funded facilities, the Board is now a leading source of information on accessible design. United States Access Board Guide to the ADA Standards This guide explains requirements in the current editions of the ADA Standards issued by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Transportation (DOT). Web Accessibility Initiative Strategies, guidelines, and resources for making the web accessible to people with disabilities. West Virginia Human Rights Commission West Virginia Human Rights Commission whose mission is to eliminate discriminatory practices based upon sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, religion, blindness and familial status. West Virginia Human Rights Commission Complaints This will take you to the page to download complaint forms for filing complaints about discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations with the West Virginia Human Rights Commission.

EMPLOYMENT - DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Disability Discrimination Page In addition to a variety of formal guidance documents, EEOC has developed a wide range of fact sheets, question & answer documents, and other publications to help employees and employers understand the complex issues surrounding disability discrimination. U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Facts About the Americans with Disabilities Act West Virginia Human Rights Commission West Virginia Human Rights Commission whose mission is to eliminate discriminatory practices related to employment, housing and public accommodations based upon sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, religion, blindness and familial status. Wheeling Human Rights Commission It is the mission of the Human Rights Commission to encourage mutual respect among all racial, religious and ethnic groups within the City. Zippia Disability Resource Guide Zippia is a resource site for job seekers who want to empower their career aspirations with knowledgeable data.

HOUSING/HOMELESSNESS Disability Housing and Home Loans for Disabled Americans Resources and information about housing options and home loans for people with disabilities. Fair Housing Information Sheet # 6: Right To Emotional Support Animals In "No Pet" Housing A fact sheet from the Judge David L. Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law. Heart + Hand Outreach Ministries Heart & Hand is the primary provider of a food pantry for South Charleston and the surrounding area. We receive USDA Commodities and donations from the community. HUD and DOJ Joint statement about reasonable accommodations under the FHA The U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Department of Justice joint statement: Reasonable accommodations under the Fair Housing Act. Legal Aid of West Virginia's Renters Rights This link will take you to Legal Aid of West Virginia's resources related to housing. National Fair Housing Alliance A national organization dedicated solely to ending discrimination in housing. Pets in Condos: New HUD Rules Regarding Training Emotional Support Animals New HUD rules strike down Emotional Support Animal (ESA) training provisions. Rebuilding Together At Rebuilding Together, we make essential repairs to help people stay in their homes. Everyone deserves a safe and healthy home. Learn more about our services for families, seniors, veterans and people living with disabilities. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development HUD's mission is to increase home ownership, support community development and increase access to affordable housing free from discrimination. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Housing Choice Vouchers Fact Sheet The housing choice voucher program is the federal government's major program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market. Since housing assistance is provided on behalf of the family or individual, participants are able to find their own housing, including single-family homes, townhouses and apartments. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Housing Discrimination Complaint If you have been trying to buy or rent a home or apartment and you believe your rights have been violated, you can file a fair housing complaint. West Virginia Homeless Shelters Complete list of West Virginia Homeless Shelters. West Virginia Human Rights West Virginia Human Rights Commission whose mission is to eliminate discriminatory practices related to employment, housing and public accommodations based upon sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, religion, blindness and familial status. Community Advancement And Development Division of the WV Department of Economic Development Emergency Solutions Grant Program The Emergency Solutions Grant program (ESG) provides any individual experiencing homelessness with emergency shelter and essential supportive services as well as homelessness prevention and rapid re-housing. What "Fair Housing" Means for People with Disabilities This guide from Bazelon addresses common questions about housing discrimination, reasonable accommodations, accessibility requirements, and resources for challenging discrimination by a landlord or other housing provider.

How Employers Can Break Employment Barriers Boosting Jobs for People with Disabilities By: Ed Carter March 2026 West Virginia job seekers with disabilities, and the advocates, workforce partners, and local business owners who support them, run into employment barriers long before day one on the job. Accessibility in recruitment often breaks down with application systems, interview formats, and screening steps that assume one way of seeing, hearing, moving, or communicating. Layers of bias about productivity, attendance, and “fit,” and inclusive hiring challenges become routine rather than rare, widening the disability employment gap. Naming these obstacles clearly helps employers and communities focus on what must change to make work genuinely reachable. What Disability-Inclusive Employment Means Disability-inclusive employment means every step is built for access and fairness, not for “one right way” to work. It combines inclusive hiring practices, equal opportunity employment, and workplace accommodations so qualified people can apply, start, and succeed. Reasonable accommodations are simply tools that remove barriers, like a ramp removes stairs. This matters because when the process works, people stay employed longer and earn steadier paychecks. The reality is that young adults with disabilities, higher unemployment shows what happens when systems expect everyone to function the same way. For workers seeking rights advocacy and support resources, clarity on accommodations can turn a job offer into a lasting career. Picture a new hire who types slowly due to limited hand strength. A speech-to-text tool and flexible break schedule can protect quality and attendance. That small change helps the employee produce consistent work and helps the employer keep a trained team member. 8 High-Impact Moves Employers Can Implement This Quarter Real disability-inclusive employment isn’t a one-time “accommodation” decision, it’s a set of systems that make hiring, onboarding, and growth work for more people. These eight moves are designed to be doable in the next 90 days and to pay off in better recruiting, retention, and team performanc e. Make your careers site accessible before you spend more on recruiting: Run a quick accessibility check on your careers pages and online application, then fix the basics: clear headings, image alt text, high contrast, keyboard navigation, and forms that work with screen readers. Add a plain-language “Request an accommodation for the application process” link that goes to a real person, not a generic inbox. If candidates can’t apply, your talent pipeline leaks before it starts. Revamp job descriptions to focus on outcomes, not “perfect bodies”: Rewrite postings to separate essential functions from “nice to haves,” and remove vague requirements like “must lift 50 lbs” unless it’s truly central to the job. Offer alternatives such as “move up to 50 lbs with assistance or equipment” when feasible. This aligns with the idea that reasonable accommodations are a retention strategy, and it also widens your applicant pool. Standardize a clean, fast recruiting process: Create a one-page checklist for recruiters and hiring managers: how to schedule accessible interviews, how to handle accommodation requests, and what questions are off-limits. Offer interview format choices by default (in-person, video, phone, written work sample) and allow extra time without making candidates justify it. Faster clarity reduces drop-off and signals respect. Budget for accommodations like you’d budget for safety gear: Set an “accommodation line item” each quarter and give HR authority to approve up to a small threshold quickly (for example, a set amount per request). Many adjustments are low- or no-cost; 49% of accommodations cost nothing , which means your biggest risk is often delay, not dollars. Tracking costs and outcomes also helps finance teams see accommodations as routine operations. Build an inclusive workplace culture with manager habits, not slogans: Teach managers to ask, “What do you need to do your best work?” and normalize flexibility like predictable scheduling, quiet workspaces, written follow-ups, and clear performance expectations. Put psychological safety into meetings, agendas in advance, multiple ways to contribute, and no penalty for communication differences. Companies that intentionally cultivate belonging can see business gains like 28% higher annual revenue on average, so culture work is also performance work. Launch a paid internship or returnship with accessible supports: Offer 8–12 week paid roles with a defined project, a weekly check-in, and a clear path to conversion when possible. Partner with local workforce and disability organizations for referrals, and provide assistive tech or flexible schedules from day one. In West Virginia, paid opportunities are often the difference between “experience required” and a real doorway into a career. Add career planning opportunities within the first 60 days: During onboarding, ask new hires about strengths, preferred communication, and growth goals, then map a simple 6-month plan with training options and a mentor. Make advancement expectations explicit (what “good” looks like, how reviews work, what skills lead to a raise). Career clarity is a retention tool, especially for employees who’ve been screened out elsewhere. Create a feedback loop so fixes stick: Every quarter, review where candidates and employees get stuck: application drop-offs, interview no-shows, accommodation response time, and early turnover. Invite confidential input from employees with disabilities and treat it like operational data, not personal criticism. When you can measure barriers, you can budget and remove them. Workplace Inclusion Questions, Answered Q: What practical steps can employers take to create a more accessible and inclusive workplace culture for new hires with disabilities? A: Start by standardizing a reasonable accommodation process with a simple request form, clear timelines, and one HR contact who tracks outcomes. Train managers on respectful communication, confidentiality, and how to focus performance conversations on results, not assumptions. Inclusive habits like predictable schedules, written follow-ups, and flexible meeting formats reduce barriers for everyone. Q: How can organizations ensure their job listings and recruitment processes do not unintentionally exclude candidates with disabilities? A: Review postings for unnecessary physical demands and separate essential duties from preferences. Offer interview options by default and clearly state how to request application support. Regularly test your careers site and application flow with keyboard-only navigation and screen readers. Q: What kinds of workplace accommodations should employers budget for to support employees with disabilities effectively? A: Plan for assistive technology, ergonomic equipment, modified schedules, job coaching, and occasional workspace changes. A clear baseline is the job accommodation idea, an adjustment or modification that helps someone perform the essential functions of that job. Budget for speed, too, since delays often cause more disruption than the cost itself. Q: In what ways can internship or mentorship programs be tailored to better support individuals with disabilities seeking employment? A: Make programs paid, with a defined project, accessible onboarding materials, and a consistent check-in cadence. Assign a mentor trained to handle accommodation requests and to connect interns to practical tools, not just advice. Build in flexible ways to demonstrate skills, such as work samples or structured presentations. Q: If someone with a disability feels stuck in their current role and wants to develop leadership skills to advance in their organization, what options are available to help them grow and succeed? A: Ask for a written development plan tied to specific competencies, plus a stretch assignment with the accommodations you need to deliver results. Seek mentorship, leadership workshops, and cross-training that broaden influence without requiring constant extra hours. If your schedule or energy is limited, flexible online graduate study, including pursuing an MBA degree , can be an option to build management skills while continuing to work. Incentives and Accommodations at a Glance This table compares common disability employment strategies by budget, speed, and accessibility impact. For West Virginia residents with disabilities who may be weighing whether to ask for support or seek rights advocacy, clarity helps you spot which employer commitments are concrete and which are vague, so you can push for changes that actually remove barriers. It also helps employers pick a realistic starting point instead of guessing. Decision-wise, prioritize options that remove the most friction fastest, then layer in longer projects like facilities improvements. The Deloitte finding that a request rejected outcome is common for some workers underscores why speed and consistency should be designed in, not left to chance. Knowing which option fits best makes your next move clear. Build an Accessible Workplace Culture That Expands Your Talent Pool Hiring can feel stuck when roles are urgent, budgets are tight, and disability inclusion seems complicated or risky. The more reliable path is an inclusive hiring summary mindset: focus on employer empowerment, clear job expectations, and consistent implementation of accommodations that remove barriers without overthinking. When that approach becomes part of your accessible workplace culture, supporting employees with disabilities turns into steadier retention, better performance, and a wider pool of qualified West Virginians ready to work. Accessible hiring is good business because it lets more people do their best work. Choose one change this week, review one job post for unnecessary requirements or confirm how an accommodation request gets handled. That kind of practical inclusion builds stability and resilience for your workforce and your community .

HEALTHCARE - INSURANCE/MEDICAID/MEDICARE Benefits.gov Benefits.gov is the official benefits website of the U.S. government, with information on over 1,000 benefit and assistance programs. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) To ensure effective, up-to-date health care coverage and to promote quality care for beneficiaries. Items and Services That Are Not Covered Under the Medicare Program Booklet This booklet is designed to provide education on non-covered items and services. It includes information about the four categories of items and services that are not covered under the Medicare Program and applicable exceptions (items and services that may be covered) and Beneficiary Notices of Noncoverage. Medicaid A federal government managed website by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Medicaid Work Incentive Network (M-WIN) M-WIN is a work incentive for people with disabilities or chronic health conditions. It allows individuals who work, to pay a monthly premium and keep or obtain Medicaid healthcare coverage. Medicare The Official US Government Site for People with Medicare. Medicare and You Information Summary of Medicare benefits, rights and protections, and answers to the most frequently asked questions about Medicare. (128 pages) Medicare Extra Help Information for Caregivers and Organizations Information about getting help with prescription drug cost for people with Medicare coverage. Medicare Extra Help with Prescription Drug Plan Costs To qualify for the Extra Help, a person must be on Medicare, have limited income and resources, and reside in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia. State Health Insurance Assistance Program Provides free, objective, and confidential help to West Virginia Medicare beneficiaries and their families who need information about their Medicare benefits, Medicare supplement insurance companies, supplement plans and monthly rate comparisons, long-term care insurance plans, and help with paying Medicare costs. The AbbVie Patient Assistance Foundation Provides AbbVie medicines at no cost to qualified patients who are experiencing financial difficulties and who generally do not have coverage available for these products through private insurance or government funded programs. The West Virginia Consumer Services Division (CSD) The mission of the Consumer Services Division (CSD) is to provide assistance to West Virginia citizens who have questions or problems involving insurance. The CSD is the consumer assistance and investigative arm of the West Virginia Insurance Commission and is available to answer your questions and work to resolve your insurance problems. West Virginia Estate Recovery Program brochure The information in this brochure is intended to provide only a general description of the State of West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Medicaid Estate Recovery Program. West Virginia Health Insurance Premium Payment The West Virginia Health Insurance Premium Payment (HIPP) program is a state-funded program for qualifying Medicaid recipients and their families who have access to health insurance that is either self-funded, available through a job, or COBRA. West Virginia Medicaid Aged and Disabled Waiver Program The Medicaid Aged and Disabled Waiver (ADW) Program provides in-home and community services to individuals 18 years of age and older who are medically and financially eligible. Your Guide to Medicaid – West Virginia Department of Human Services The information which follows tells you what services are paid for by your Medical Card, what your rights and responsibilities are under the Medicaid Program, and how and where you may receive additional information.

HEALTHCARE - MISCELLANEOUS American Board of Medical Specialties Assists 24 approved medical specialty boards in the development and use of standards in the ongoing evaluation and certification of physicians. American Cancer Society The nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service. American Diabetes Association Leading the fight against the deadly consequences of diabetes and fighting for those affected by diabetes. American Medical Association Their mission is to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health. You can find any disciplinary actions against a doctor. Caring Bridge Free, personalized websites that support and connect loved ones during critical illness, treatment and recovery. Epilepsy Foundation The organization works to ensure that people with seizures are able to participate in all life experiences; to improve how people with epilepsy are perceived, accepted and valued in society; and to promote research for a cure. In addition to programs conducted at the national level, epilepsy clients throughout the United States are served by more than 50 Epilepsy Foundation affiliates around the country. Find a Doctor Online A team of doctors and programmers who created FindaDoc to make the daunting and sometimes frustrating process of finding the best doctor as simple as possible. Healthcare.gov HealthCare.gov allows consumers to search for both public and private health coverage options through an easy to use health insurance finder tool. Based on answers to a series of questions, the coverage finder produces a menu of potential coverage choices personalized for the user. Hill Burton Free and Reduced Cost Healthcare Free and reduced cost healthcare. Merck Manual of Medical Information Explains disorders, who is likely to get them, their symptoms, how they are diagnosed, how they might be prevented, and how they can be treated; also provides information about prognosis. MODIFY (formerly Chafee Community Support Services) MODIFY with the WVUCED provides on-going services to youth who are transitioning out of the foster care system. U.S. National Library of Medicine The world's largest medical library collects materials and provides information and research services in all areas of biomedicine and health care. West Virginia Board of Medicine Issues licenses to practice medicine and surgery, to practice podiatry, and to practice as a physician assistant for a medical doctor in the State of West Virginia, and is the regulatory and disciplinary body for the practice of medicine and surgery and the practice of podiatry and for physician assistants for M.D.'s in this State. West Virginia Catastrophic Illness Commission The Commission acts as a last resort for those in dire need of medical assistance once all other resources are exhausted. West Virginia Center for End-of-Life Care The West Virginia Center for End-of-Life Care provides assistance to West Virginians so that at the end of life they know what medical treatments they want and their wishes are respected. West Virginia Rural Health Association The West Virginia Rural Health Association is a nonprofit, grassroots, member-driven organization. Our membership is made up of a variety of people and organizations that are interested in the health of rural West Virginians throughout the state. Members work together to identify the health care concerns of rural West Virginians and find ways to improve services in our communities.

HEALTHCARE - COMPLAINTS The Joint Commission – Report a Complaint Report a complaint about a Health Care Organization. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights Complaints If you believe that you have been discriminated against because of your race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex or religion by a health care or human services provider (such as a hospital, nursing home, social service agency, etc.) or by a State or local government health or human services agency, you may file a complaint with the Office for Civil Rights (OCR). U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights HIPAA Privacy Complaints If you believe that a covered entity violated your (or someone else's) health information privacy rights or committed another violation of the Privacy Rule, you may file a complaint with OCR. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights Patient Safety Confidentiality Complaints If you believe that a person or organization impermissibly disclosed PSWP, you may file a complaint with OCR. OCR is responsible for the investigation and enforcement of the confidentiality provisions of the Patient Safety Rule. West Virginia Board of Medicine Complaints To file a complaint with the West Virginia Board of Medicine against a doctor licensed in West Virginia. West Virginia Registered Nurses Board Complaint To file a complaint against a Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in West Virginia.

HEALTHCARE - CHILDREN Children with Diabetes The online community for kids, families, and adults with diabetes. Children with Special Health Care Needs Program The Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) Program, in the Office of Maternal, Child and Family Health (OMCFH) advances the health and well-being of children and youth with certain chronic, debilitating conditions by providing specialized medical care and care coordination services to children under 21 years of age who meet financial and medical eligibility criteria. HealthCheck – West Virginia's Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment Program HealthCheck is the name of West Virginia's Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment Program (E.P.S.D.T.). It is a mandated Medicaid Program enacted in 1967 to ensure that Medicaid-eligible children under age 21 receive a comprehensive range of preventive and primary health services. This program provides periodic, comprehensive health examinations; vision, dental and hearing assessments; immunizations; and treatment follow-up of conditions found through the health examination. Healthline Type 2 Diabetes Information Healthline provides a very comprehensive overview of Type 2 Diabetes as a critical starting point for individuals and/or their loved ones. West Virginia Children's Health Insurance Program A low cost health care plan for children and teenagers of working families. West Virginia Office of Epidemiology and Prevention Services The mission of the West Virginia Office of Epidemiology and Prevention Services is to improve the health, well-being and quality of life for all West Virginians through disease surveillance, investigation, analysis, education and prevention services.

EMPLOYMENT - MISCELLANEOUS EMPLOYMENT Center for Workplace Mental Health A program of the American Psychiatric Foundation that advances effective employer approaches to mental health by combining the knowledge and experience of the American Psychiatric Association and their employer partners. This link goes to the employee resources page. Job Accommodation Network (JAN) Personal Assistance Services page This page discusses personal assistance services in the workplace. Job Accommodation Network (JAN) This is the home page for the Job Accommodation Network (JAN), a program funded through the United States Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy providing a resource for workplace productivity enhancements and reasonable accommodation solutions. Occupational Information Network Makes occupational information interactive and accessible for all. Partnership on Employment and Accessible Technology (PEAT) A national resource to facilitate and promote the use of accessible technology in the hiring, employment, retention, and career advancement of individuals with disabilities. Small Business Administration United States Small Business Administration (SBA) helps Americans start, build and grow businesses. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Public Law 103-3 Enacted February 5, 1993. An Act to grant family and temporary medical leave under certain circumstances. ThinkWork The ThinkWork project offers a collection of training materials, publications, and research findings that promote successful employment outcomes for individual with intellectual and developmental disabilities. U.S. Department of Labor Administrator's Interpretation No. 2010-3 (FMLA) Clarification of the definition of "son or daughter" under Section 101(12) of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) as it applies to an employee standing "in loco parentis" to a child. Virginia Commonwealth University Rehabilitation Research and Training Center The purpose of the RRTC is to conduct advanced research, training, technical assistance, and dissemination activities specifically to improve the employment outcomes of individuals with physical disabilities. West Virginia Small Business Development Center A Division of the West Virginia Development Office. What Can You Do – The Campaign for Disability Employment A collaborative effort to promote positive employment outcomes for people with disabilities by encouraging employers and others to recognize the value and talent they bring to the workplace. https://bestmobilityaids.com/resources-for-disabled-job-seekers/ Useful Resources for Disabled Job Seekers

EMPLOYMENT - HEALTHCARE/WORK INCENTIVES Medicaid Work Incentive Network (M-WIN) M-WIN is a work incentive for people with disabilities or chronic health conditions. It allows individuals who work, to pay a monthly premium and keep or obtain Medicaid healthcare coverage. Social Security Administration "How Work Affects Your Benefits" A Social Security Administration booklet to help you understand how working will affect your Social Security retirement or survivors benefits. Social Security Administration "Reporting Wages For People Who Receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI)" A guide to assist representative payees and beneficiaries in reporting monthly wages to the Social Security Administration when a person receives SSI. Social Security Administration "Working While Disabled – How We Can Help" A booklet from the Social Security Administration to assist you in understanding work incentives and your "Ticket to Work". Social Security Administration "Your Ticket to Work" If you're an adult age 18 through 64, and you get disability benefits, you qualify for the Ticket to Work program. Social Security Administration Choose Work Website The web site challenges willing SSI and SSDI beneficiaries to "Choose Work" by participating in the Ticket to Work program and using other SSA Work Incentives. Social Security Administration Redbook – A Guide to Work Incentives A guide to work incentives as well as the employment-related provisions of Social Security Disability Insurance and the Supplemental Security Income Programs. The Benefits Planning Query (BPQY) The Benefits Planning Query (BPQY) is part of the Social Security Administration?s (SSA) efforts to inform Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) beneficiaries and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients about their disability benefits and the use of work incentives. A BPQY statement contains detailed information about the status of a beneficiary's disability cash benefits, scheduled medical reviews, health insurance, and work history. In essence, the BPQY provides a snapshot of the beneficiary's benefits and work history as stored in SSA's electronic records. Work Incentive Planning and Assistance (WIPA) WIPA disseminates accurate information to Social Security beneficiaries with disabilities about work-incentive programs and issues related to such programs, to enable them to make more informed decisions regarding work.

EMPLOYMENT - JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities (EBV) offers cutting edge, experiential training in entrepreneurship and small business management to soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines disabled as a result of their service supporting operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. Human Resource Development Foundation Assists West Virginia's youth through advocacy, empowerment, and the successful administration of a wide variety of employment, occupational skill training, and educational programs. Assists West Virginia's youth through advocacy, empowerment, and the successful administration of a wide variety of employment, occupational skill training, and educational programs. My Skills My Future The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration online tool to help job seekers match their current skills to new careers and find out what training is needed to transition from one job to another. This resource includes information about occupational skills that can be transferred from one job to another, a side-by-side comparison chart of likely skill gaps from one occupation to another, and links to training programs that could help address skills needs. Job listings will also be available from the site. Online Colleges That Offer Laptops This resource is split into two major sections:? A list of online colleges that provide laptops and tablets to students as part of tuition.? A guide to choosing the best laptop to purchase as a college student. West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services Homepage for the West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services. WorkForce West Virginia WorkForce West Virginia is a state government agency funded through the U.S. Department of Labor that oversees the state unemployment insurance program as well as a network of workforce development services designed to provide West Virginia's citizens and employers the opportunity to compete in today?s competitive global economy.

EMPLOYMENT - FINDING EMPLOYMENT AbilityJobs.com Internet job search engine for people with disabilities. Includes links to resources. CareerBuilder.com Internet job search engine. CareerOneStop Job Seeker Tools Workforce development professionals, job seekers, and public users rated more than 600 online job and career tools. Disability and Employment Community of Practice Disability and employment resource page to make employment-related information and promising practices available to the workforce system. DisabledPerson.com Internet job search engine for people with disabilities. Includes links to resources. Federal Jobs This is the official site of the United State Federal Government providing a one-stop source for Federal jobs and employment information. Fiscal Tiger Employment Resources for Individuals with Learning Disabilities Job Opportunities for Disabled American Veterans Aims to directly decrease unemployment by opening networks for communication between potential employers and prospective hires. JobTIPS JobTIPS is a free program designed to help individuals with disabilities such as autism explore career interests, seek and obtain employment, and successfully maintain employment. My Skills My Future The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration online tool to help job seekers match their current skills to new careers and find out what training is needed to transition from one job to another. This resource includes information about occupational skills that can be transferred from one job to another, a side-by-side comparison chart of likely skill gaps from one occupation to another, and links to training programs that could help address skills needs. Job listings will also be available from the site. National Telecommuting Institute Provides information about work-at-home jobs for people with disabilities. Resume and Employment Guide for People with Disabilities People with disabilities often face challenges such as stereotyping, discrimination, and a lack of accommodations. Thankfully, there are a variety of legal protections and employment resources available that help people with disa bilities overcome these challenges and advance their careers. Small Business Administration United States Small Business Administration (SBA) helps Americans start, build and grow businesses. Social Security Administration Choose Work Website The web site challenges willing SSI and SSDI beneficiaries to "Choose Work" by participating in the Ticket to Work program and using other SSA Work Incentives. Senior Community Services Employment Program The program works with community agencies to help income-qualified participants 55 and over to find jobs, increase skills and supplement their incomes. Cabell, Lincoln, Mason, and Wayne counties. The ABCs of Schedule A The five "ABCs of Schedule A" guides are tailored for each participant in the federal hiring process: Service Providers, Applicants with Disabilities, Human Resources Professionals, Hiring Managers, and Disability Program Manager and/or Selective Placement Coordinator. Each guide is clear, concise, and simple. ThinkWork The ThinkWork project offers a collection of training materials, publications, and research findings that promote successful employment outcomes for individual with intellectual and developmental disabilities. West Virginia Division of Personnel State government job opportunities. West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services Homepage for the West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services. West Virginia Small Business Development Center A Division of the West Virginia Development Office. WorkForce West Virginia Homepage for WorkForce West Virginia. WorkForce West Virginia Veterans Page The Employment Service, a partner in the WORKFORCE West Virginia One-Stop Career Centers, is the delivery agent for US Department of Labor funded employment and training programs. Services are provided to Veterans through a network of 17 Job Service offices in West Virginia. WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities Employment Services WVU CED Employment Services connects job-seeking clients with disabilities to the businesses that hire them in order to find the perfect match. Zippia Disability Resource Guide Zippia is a resource site for job seekers who want to empower their career aspirations with knowledgeable data.