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Business for Self

College and Post-Secondary

College Guides
Financial Aid
Vocational Schools

Consumer Assistance

Disability

Disability Specific Sites
General and Etiquette
Rehabilitation Technology and Access
Social Security Disability

Employment and Careers

Disability Related
General/Job Banks
Resumes / Cover Letters / Interviews
Resources

Government

Federal
New York State
Other State Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies

Internet

Medical and Health

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Disability Specific
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Mental Health
Professional Certifications
References

News

References

General
Maps and Transportation
Occupational References
Phonebooks
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BUSINESS FOR SELF

Do you have a consumer interested in starting a business for self? There are a number of sites on the Web that can be of assistance.

American Association of Home Based Businesses - http://www.aahbb.org
A national, non-profit organization formed to support and advocate for home-based businesses.

Better Business Bureau - http://www.bbb.org/
The Better Business Bureau provides instant access to business and consumer alerts as well as Consumer Guidance, Business Guidance, and other helpful resources.

BPlans.com: Business Plans - http://www.bplans.com/
Small business planning, including: Planning a Business; Marketing a Business; Planning a Web Site; and Sample Plans.

Business Resource Center - http://morebusiness.com/
Small Business Primer | Start Up Information | Running and Marketing a Small Business | Templates and Worksheets

BizWeb - http://www.bizweb.com/
BizWeb is a web business guide to 46,000 companies listed in 208 categories.

National Association for Self-Employed - http://selfemployed.nase.org

New York Loves Small Business - http://www.nylovessmallbiz.com/home.asp
A guide to owning and operating a business in New York State.

New York State Small Business Development Center (SUNY) - http://www.smallbiz.suny.edu/
Management and technical assistance to small businesses.

Small Business Administration (Federal) - http://www.sba.gov
Provides financial, technical and management assistance to help start, run and grow a business.

Small Business Catalogs - http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/smbuss.htm
From the United States Government Information Center.

Small Business/Self Employed -
http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/index.html
From the IRS.

So You Wanna Write a Business Plan? - http://www.soyouwanna.com/site/syws/bizplan/bizplan.html
Writing a business plan.

Work At Home Authority - Numerous Work from Home Jobs and Home Business Opportunities - http://www.workathomeauthority.com

COLLEGE AND POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION

Information about colleges, applying to colleges, financial aid and other postsecondary related information. Be sure to also look for the home page of any college you are considering – the information tends to be extensive, including information for students with disabilities.

College Guides
Financial Aid
Vocational Schools

COLLEGE GUIDES

CampusBlues - http://www.campusblues.com/
This site is dedicated to helping students in the major life transition of college life. Students learn about themselves and life by developing ways to adjust to new environments and support systems as part of the process of becoming self-sufficient. Topics include: Academic Problems | Out of Control? | Anxiety Attacks? | Bummed Out? | Homesick? Lonely? | Abuse | and other topics of interest to college students.

College and Career Programs for Deaf Students - http://gri.gallaudet.edu/ccg/index.html
Useful guide from Gallaudet University to help with planning a postsecondary education. Contains a comprehensive list of programs available to interested, qualified deaf and hard of hearing students.

College Board Online - http://collegeboard.org
College search; preparation for exams; pay for college and other information for students and parents.

College Is Possible - http://www.collegeispossible.org/
A resource guide for parents, students and education professionals from The Coalition of American Colleges and Universities. Preparing for College | Choosing the Right College | Paying for College | For Adults

College Opportunities Online - http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cool
From the National Center for Education Statistics in the U.S. Department of Education, this site helps college students, future students, and their parents understand the differences between colleges and how much it costs to attend college. Direct link to over 9,000 colleges and universities in the United States. You can get information by identifying a specific school, or search for a college based on its location, program, or degree offerings either alone or in combination. Once you've found some colleges of interest, you can obtain important and understandable information on all of them.

College News Online - www.collegenews.com
Free college newswire and student service involved with the Interned needs of students and others interested in higher education. Provides news, jobs, an educational guide, financial information, etc.

Disability-Friendly Colleges - http://www.newmobility.com/review_article.cfm?id=122&action=browse
From New Mobility.

Education and Career Center - http://www.petersons.com
Explore Colleges and Universities: Colleges, graduate schools, study abroad, distance learning, college search, financial aid, online applications, and test prep.

Educational Testing Services - http://www.ets.org
The Educational Testing Service Network (ETS Net) provides information about college and graduate school admissions and placement tests, with links to AP, GRE, GMAT, SAT, The Praxis Series, and TOEFL sites, as well as other educational resources. ETS Net provides sample test questions, test preparation, and test registration. It also contains information on ETS research initiatives, teacher certification, college planning, financial aid, and links to college and university sites.

Go College - http://www.gocollege.com/
College search; financial aid; distance learning, practice tests, etc.

Inventory of Registered Programs in New York State - http://www.nysed.gov/heds/irpsl1.html
Information regarding registered programs offered by colleges and universities, including teacher certification and professional licenses.

My College Guide - http://www.mycollegeguide.org
College Search | Advice on College Admissions | Readings about College | Money for College | Common Application

Services for College Students with Disabilities - http://www.nysed.gov/HighEd/Disabil.htm
New York State Directory of Higher Education Services for College Students with Disabilities. Includes contact persons for students with disabilities in schools with services for students with disabilities in New York State.

TheAdmissionsOffice.com - http://www.theadmissionsoffice.com
Metasite of resources to assist in the college application process. Includes school rankings; entrance tests; applications; financial aid information; scholarships; answers to general questions; and current admissions-related news stories.

US News College and Career Center - http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/college/corank.htm
Colleges, college rankings, graduates schools, financial aid.

FINANCIAL AID

(See also: College Guides, above)

FastWeb.Com - http://www.fastweb.com
Scholarship search and college directory.

FinAid - http://finaid.org/
Student guide to financial aid – loans and scholarships. Financial Aid Applications: Paperwork demystified -- find forms and instructions here. Calculators: These tools will tell you how much money you need. Beyond Financial Aid: Get online info about testing, college admissions, and career placement.

Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) - http://www.hesc.com/
The New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) is the state agency that helps people pay for college by administering the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), guaranteeing student loans, offering guidance and administering a highly successful College Savings program for students and families. This site has information for: High School Students | College and Grad Students | Parents | Schools and Lenders

National Center for Resource Family Support -
http://www.casey.org/cnc/support_retention/index.htm
This site provides information on issues involved in the support and retention of resource families.

Educational Support Links:

Education Issues for Children in Care

Education Resource Packets

Financial Aid for Youth

Scholarships for Youth

New York State Financial Aid Administrators Association - http://www.nysfaaa.org
Student and Family Center; Financial Aid Advisor’s Center; Guidance and Counseling Center.

Student Financial Assistance - http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP/Students/sfa.html
Financial Aid Guide from the U.S. Department of Education: Finding Out About Financial Aid; Applying for Federal Student Aid; Paying Back Your Student Loan; etc.

VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS

Vocational School Database - http://www.rwm.org/rwm
Private postsecondary vocational schools listed by state and subject.

CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

Also, refer to sections on Disability and Medical and Health.

Capital Region Info Service of NY - http://www.crisny.org/
Includes: Out and About; Business and Commerce; Calendar; Education; Government; Health Care and Social Services; Libraries; Not-for-Profit Directory; and links to United States and World Resources.

Child Care Directory for New York - http://www.ir-net.com/nycc.htm

Consumer Action Website - http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/crh/toccah.htm
Advice and consumer tips. Also includes a Common Assistance Directory.

Empowerment Zone - http://www.empowermentzone.com
Comprehensive information, ideas and software related to empowerment: Politics; Employment; Technology; Accessible Education, Housing and Travel; Civil Rights; Financial Advice; Gender, Relationship and Sexuality; Health Care; Independent Living; Legal Help; Computer Applications; Rehabilitation; Self Development; Social Security; Telecommunications and more.

Federal Citizen Information Center - http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov
Full text versions of hundreds of federal consumer publications, including Federal programs, food, children, small business, education, health, employment, housing and more.

Information and Referral Network - www.ir-net.com
Agencies that provide services to the general public in New York State (and throughout the United States).

Neighborhood Legal Services - http://www.nls.org/
Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc. (NLS) is a not-for-profit agency located in Buffalo, New York providing free legal services to persons with low-income and persons with disabilities. It also provides a wide range of technical assistance and support services, primarily under its disability-related grants. While the majority of its services are provided within Erie County, New York, NLS also provides disability-related services for all of Western New York and operates both a Statewide and National Assistive Technology Advocacy Project to assist persons with disabilities and the advocates and agencies that serve them.
Public Benefits | SSI/SSDI | Medicare/Medicaid | Housing | Legal Services | Vocational Rehabilitation | Family

NYS Commission on Quality Care - http://www.cqc.state.ny.us
The Commission on Quality of Care for the Mentally Disabled serves people with mental disabilities and their families by providing independent oversight of the quality and cost effectiveness of services provided by all mental hygiene programs in New York State. Investigations | Care & Treatment | Directory of DD Assistance | Best Practices | Legal/Legislative Issues | Protection & Advocacy | HOT Topics | Could This Happen? | Surrogate Consent | Publications | Other Disability Sites

National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY) - http://www.nichcy.org
NICHCY provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators, and other professionals. Special focus on children and youth (birth to age 22).
Publications | Information in Spanish | State Resources | Organizations | Other Information Centers

Self Advocacy Association of New York State - http://www.sanys.org
Self Advocacy | Medicaid Service Coordination | Self Determination | SA Americorps

DISABILITY

There are thousands of disability related sites on the Web – here are some places to begin.

Disability Specific Sites
General and Etiquette
Rehabilitation Technology
Social Security Disability

DISABILITY SPECIFIC SITES

ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG) - http://www.access-board.gov/adaag/html/adaag.htm
This document contains scoping and technical requirements for accessibility to buildings and facilities by individuals with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

ADA Business Connection - http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/business.htm
Employers may need to be reminded that general accommodations to their environment, such as power-assisted entry doors, will benefit all employees, not only individuals who may have mobility restrictions.

Disabilities Forum - http://handicap.bfn.org
Information related to physical, mental and emotional disabilities.

Disability History Museum - http://www.disabilitymuseum.org/
The mission of this site is to promote understanding about the historical experience of people with disabilities by recovering, chronicling and interpreting their stories. The site contains: Museum | Library in Which to Search Text and Images | Teacher Resource Course Packets

DisABILITY Information and Resources - http://www.makoa.org
Links to information on the Web, information about organizations not on the Web, databases and selected documents.

NICHCY - Youth - http://www.nichcy.org
NICHCY provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators, and other professionals. Special focus on children and youth (birth to age 22).
Publications | Information in Spanish | State Resources | Organizations | Other Information Centers

GENERAL AND ETIQUETTE

Ability Magazine - http://www.abilitymagazine.com/index.html

Disability Etiquette -- Use Words with Dignity - http://www.crinet.org/moreinfo/etq3.htm
Words with negative and affirmative connotations.

Disability Radio Worldwide - http://www.independentliving.org/radio/
Since 1995, the experiences of people with disabilities have been heard on radio around the world. Issues, events and political analysis affecting people with disabilities are the subject matter of the weekly half-hour program, Disability Radio Worldwide.

Interactive Health Tutorials - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials.html
Using animated graphics each tutorial explains a procedure or condition in easy-to-read language. You can also listen to the tutorial. Diseases and Conditions | Tests and Diagnostic Procedures | Surgery and Treatment

NARIC - Rehab Information Center - http://www.naric.com/
National Rehabilitation Information center. Collection of results of federally funded projects. 60,000 disability-related records in five searchable and browsable databases: literature, organizations, timely information, the latest research.

National Clearinghouse of Rehabilitation Training Materials - http://www.nchrtm.okstate.edu
Training resources: Rehabilitation Recruitment Center | Disability Resources | Rehabilitation Counselor Resources | Rehabilitation Agencies | Health and Medical Resources | Distance and Continuing Education | Internet Tools for Rehabilitation Counselors

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (CDC) - http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/homepage.html
Publications | Databases | Health and Safety Topics

NCD-National Council on Disability - http://www.ncd.gov
NCD is an independent federal agency making recommendations to the President and Congress on issues affecting Americans with disabilities

National Institute on Disability and Research (NIDRR) - http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/NIDRR/
Current NIDRR Research | NIDRR Publications | Other Disability and Rehabilitation Resources

No Barriers - http://nobarriers.org
The No Barriers web site offers a survey that describes the accessibility of public buildings, stores, restaurants, and other sites.

NRA Legislative Alert - http://nationalrehab.org/website/govt/alerts.html
National Rehabilitation Association Newsletter.

Searchable Online Accommodation Resources (SOAR) - http://janweb.icdi.wvu.edu/soar/
Accommodations based on impairments and functional limitations.

Unofficial Rehabilitation Counseling Page - http://luna.cas.usf.edu/~rasch/index.html
Information about Rehabilitation Counseling. The site contains information useful to individuals planning to enter the discipline, information and resources for practicing Rehabilitation Counselors and resources for Consumers of rehabilitation services. Includes World Wide Web Review Guide for the CRC Examination.

Women with Disabilities - http://www.4women.gov/wwd/index.htm
This new site from the National Women's Health Information Center offers a plethora of resources of interest to women with disabilities and those who work and live with them. Divided into topical areas such as abuse, parenting, and sexuality, the site has a range of information about different types of disabilities and how they may particularly affect women. Also provided is information on federal laws and regulations that protect those with disabilities as well as extensive lists of services and support resources. A section on statistics may prove especially useful to researchers and educators. This site has literally hundreds of helpful links and publications and will be useful to both the general public and professionals.

REHABILITATION TECHNOLOGY AND ACCESS

AbilityHub - http://www.abilityhub.com
Assistive Technology for people with a disability who find operating a computer difficult. This web site will direct you to adaptive equipment and alternative methods available for accessing computers.

Access Board, The - http://www.access-board.gov/
From the U.S. Architectural and Federal Barriers Compliance Board. The Access Board is an independent Federal agency devoted to accessibility for people with disabilities. Responsibilities include: Developing and maintaining accessibility requirements for the built environment, transit vehicles, telecommunications equipment, and for electronic and information technology; providing technical assistance and training on these guidelines and standards; and enforcing accessibility standards for federally funded facilities. Accessibility Guidelines and Standards | Technical Assistance, Training and Research | Enforcements | Publications | Links

ABLEDATA - http://www.abledata.com/Site_2/default.htm
ABLEDATA is a federally funded project whose primary mission is to provide information on assistive technology and rehabilitation equipment available from domestic and international sources to consumers, organizations, professionals, and caregivers within the United States.
Product Information | Resources | Consumer Forum | Assistive Technology Forum | Links

Alliance for Technology Access (ATA) - http://www.ataccess.org
ATA is a network of community-based resource centers, developers and vendors dedicated to providing information and support services to children and adults with disabilities, and increasing their use of standard, assistive, and information technologies. Centers can be found all across the country.

Assistive Technology Training Online Project - http://atto.buffalo.edu
Information on Assistive Technology applications that help students with disabilities learn in the elementary classroom. Basics | Tutorials | Resources | Project Information.

Assistive Technology Act of 1998 - http://www.resna.org/ata/ata.txt
Text of the Assistive Technology Act

Association of Technology Act Projects (ATAP) - http://www.ataporg.org
Highlights of Technology Act Projects
PL 105-394 | e-Testimony | Summary of IT Laws and Policies | IT Accessibility Report | Policy Recommendations to Improved Access to IT | IT Access - Q&A | Instructional Software Accessibility Report

Closing the Gap - http://www.closingthegap.com
Computer technology in Special Education and Rehabilitation.
Resource Directory of Computer Related Products | Forums.

Computer Assistance to Disabled - http://www.c-cad.org
The Center for Computer Assistance to the Disabled, Inc (C-CAD) is a unique 501 (C)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is "enhancing the quality of life and employment options of persons with disabilities through the use of modified personal computers, adaptive devices, and custom software".

Consumers’ Guide to Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) - http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/dro/trs/con_trs.html
From the FCC with Maryland Relay and Gallaudet University’s Technical Assessment Program.

EASI - Equal Access to Software and Information - http://www.isc.rit.edu/~easi
EASI's mission is to serve as a resource to the education community by providing information and guidance in the area of access-to-information technologies (adaptive computer technologies) by individuals with disabilities.

Ergonomics - http://www.osha-slc.gov/SLTC/ergonomics/index.html
From OSHA - Occupational Health and Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Labor)
Recognition | Solutions | Standards | Additional References

Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders - http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ergopage.html#ck
From the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Research, Ergonomic Programs and Interventions, Risk Factors, Back Injuries, Computer Keyboards and Other Documents, Resources and Links.

Ergonomics Education - http://ergo.human.cornell.edu/CUEHinfo.html
From CUErgo - Cornell University Ergonomics Web.
Workstation Guidelines | Ergonomic Products | Ergonomic Projects | Ergonomic Information

Ergonomic Solutions - http://umrerc.engin.umich.edu/jobdatabase/default.asp
From the University of Michigan Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center. The overall goal of this RERC is to prevent disability associated with musculoskeletal disorders and aging. The core project concentrates on developing tools for evaluating workers and jobs and developing ergonomic solutions. Includes: Resources about Ergonomics; Musculoskeletal Disorders and Job Analysis. Also has job examples and Links.

Microsoft Accessibility - http://microsoft.com/enable
Microsoft's Accessibility Web site provides information and tools that can help remove barriers and make the world more accessible.

National Assistive Technology Research Institute (NATRI) - http://natri.uky.edu/
The National Assistive Technology Research Institute (NATRI) conducts assistive technology (AT) research, translates theory and research into AT practice, and provides resources for improving the delivery of AT services.

RehabTool.com - http://www.rehabtool.com
Assistive and adaptive technology products and services. Free product search.

RESNA Home Page - http://www.resna.org/
Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America. Interdisciplinary association of people with a common interest in technology and disability.

TRAID Project - http://www.advoc4disabled.state.ny.us/TRAID_Project/technlog.htm
The Office of Advocate for Persons with Disabilities (OAPWD) provides statewide coordination of assistive technology activities for people with disabilities, fosters development of state and federal policies and programs to enhance availability of assistive technology, provides information, training, technical assistance and advocacy on how to obtain and use assistive technology services and devices.

Trace Research and Development Center - http://www.trace.wisc.edu
Trace is a non-profit research center that focuses on making off the shelf technologies and systems like computers, the Internet, and information kiosks more accessible for everyone through the process known as universal, or accessible design.

TRE - Technology Resources for Education - http://trecenter.org/
New York State's designated assistive technology resource and training center for parents, educators, therapists, agencies and anyone with disabilities.

Using a TTY - http://www.access-board.gov/publications/UsingATTY/A2.html
From the U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board: Receiving And Completing A TTY Call | Making A TTY Call | Additional Information | Common TDD Terminology

Virtual Assistive Technology Technical Center - http://www.at-center.com
Free and low cost Windows and Mac programs for people with disabilities.

SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY

Disability Evaluation Under Social Security (Blue Book) - http://www.ssa.gov/disability/professionals/bluebook/
Medical criteria for evaluating Social Security disability claims. This edition of "Disability Evaluation Under Social Security" has been specially prepared to provide physicians and other health professionals with an understanding of the disability programs administered by the Social Security Administration. It explains how each program works, and the kinds of information a health professional can furnish to help ensure sound and prompt decisions on disability claims.

Red Book - http://www.ssa.gov/work/ResourcesToolkit/redbook.html
From the Social Security Advisory Services: Summary guide to employment support available to people with disabilities under SSDI and SSI. Includes information about Ticket-to-Work and Vocational Rehabilitation; Basic SSDI/SSI Information; and Work Incentives.

Social Security Online Disability Program - http://www.ssa.gov/disability
The Social Security Office of Disability has on-line information including the Social Security Handbook, Childhood Disabilities, Social Security Disability publications, Disability Notes (Office of Disability Newsletter) and Disability Process Redesign.

Ticket to Work - http://www.ssa.gov/work/Ticket/ticket_info.html
Program information from the Social Security Administration: Office of Employment Support Programs. Information on the Ticket to Work and Work Incentive Improvement Act of 1999 and the Ticket to Work Program.

Work Incentives - http://www.ssa.gov/work/ResourcesToolkit/workincentives.html
From the Social Security Administration, this site contains definitions of the work incentives for SSDI and SSI beneficiaries and information about the incentives.

Working While Disabled - http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10095.html
From the Social Security Administration: Why We Want to Help You Return to Work | What You Should Know About Social Security Work Incentives | What You Should Know About SSI Work Incentives | What and How You Should Report to Social Security

EMPLOYMENT & CAREERS

Reference materials, the job search, job banks, information about resume and interviews and other career resources can all be found on the Web. You will find many opportunities to submit resumes on-line on the sites below. Think carefully before using this method – remember, anyone can see your resume, including your current employer. See the Riley Guide, below, for more specific information about resumes on the Internet.

DISABILITY RELATED

JAN on the Web - http://janweb.icdi.wvu.edu/
The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is not a job placement service, but an international toll-free consulting service that provides information about job accommodations and the employability of people with disabilities. JAN also provides information regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

JobAccess - http://www.jobaccess.org/
The goal of JobAccess is to enable people with disabilities to enhance their professional lives by providing a dedicated system for finding employment. JobAccess provides a place where people with disabilities can seek employment, and build and post a professional resume.

Job Seeking Skills for Persons with Disabilities - http://www.csun.edu/~sp20558/dis/shcontents.html
Resource guide from California State Northridge.

New York State Business Leadership Network - http://www.nysbln.com/homepage/default.html
Employer-led coalition of business, government and community service organizations dedicated to improving business opportunities that include people with disabilities.

Recruitability - http://www.disabledperson.com/recruitability.asp
On-line, targeted recruiting site that connects proactive employers with job seekers with disabilities. Information for employers, job seekers and agencies: Resume posting, job posting and job search.
Accommodations | Interviews | Resumes | Technology | Legal Issues | Attitudinal Barriers | Tax Incentives

VESID - http://web.nysed.gov/vesid/
New York State Education Department's Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities Home Page.

WorkplaceBlues - http://workplaceblues.com/index.asp
The mission of this site is to provide information, encouragement and support as you search for your personal solutions to work and personal concerns. Personal Development | Mental Health | Physical Health | Career Development | Workplace | Personal Relationships | Support Resources | Special Topics

GENERAL/JOB BANKS

America's Career InfoNet - http://www.acinet.org
Over 4,000 links to career resources.
Wage and Employment Trends | State by State Labor Market Conditions | Occupational Requirements | Employer Contacts | Extensive Career Research Library

America's Job Bank - http://www.ajb.dni.us/
Information for: Employers | Job Seekers | Job Market Info

Career - http://www.career.com/
Search jobs | Save resumes | Post jobs (for employers)

Career One Stop - http://www.careeronestop.org/
Developed and managed by a Federal/State partnership led by the US Department of Labor. This on-line career development resource provides access for Americans needing job search assistance, career guidance, salary data and training and education resources. Includes: American’s Job Bank | Career Information Net (explore occupations) | Learning Exchange (investigate training opportunities) | Service Locator (search for One-Stop services in your area)

Career Builder Network - http://www.careerbuilder.com/
Job Search | Who's Hiring | Getting Hired | Succeed at Work | Managing Your Career

Career Journal - http://www.careerjournal.com
Executive career site from the Wall Street Journal. Salary and Hiring Information | Job Hunting Advice | Managing Your Career | Career Columnists | Working with Recruiters

Civil Service - http://www.cs.state.ny.us
Careers with New York State: Jobs in State and Local Government | Programs and Services | Programs to Hire Disabled

Computer Jobs - http://www.computerjobs.com/
Employment site for technology professionals

Dice.com: High Tech Jobs Online - http://www.dice.com/
High tech, computer related consulting and permanent jobs nationwide.

Employment - Consumer Info - http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/employ.htm
Pamphlets on employment.

FlipDog - http://www.flipdog.com
Job Search | Research Employers.

Hoover's Online - http://www.hoovers.com
Comprehensive information about companies and industries. Helpful for the job seeker.

Hot Jobs - http://www.hotjobs.com
From Yahoo. Search Jobs | Career Tools | Post Resume

Job Hunt - http://www.job-hunt.org
Megalist of on-line job search resources and services.

JobsNet - http://www.jobs.net
Job Search | Browse Jobs | Company Profiles | Career Help

JobStar Central - http://jobstar.org
Resumes | Career Guides | Salary Information | Hidden Jobs

JobWeb - http://www.jobweb.org
National Association of Colleges and Employers JobWeb. Search for Jobs | Job Search Information | Employer Profiles | Career Service Resources

Labor - http://www.labor.state.ny.us
New York State Department of Labor Home Page includes: Finding a Job | Rights as a Worker | Unemployment Insurance | Apprenticeship Training | Labor Market Information

Links to Other Job Search Advice - http://www.labor.state.ny.us/working_ny/finding_a_job/career/advice.htm
From the New York State Department of Labor: Career Planning| Career Training | Job Search

Non-Profit Organizations Classified - http://www.opportunitynocs.org/
Non profit jobs and employment opportunities.

Rehabilitation Recruitment Center - http://www.nchrtm.okstate.edu/rrc/index.cfm
The Rehabilitation Recruitment Center (RRC) is a unique resource of job listings in the public rehabilitation program. Unlike other job banks, the Rehabilitation Recruitment Center is a job bank designed specifically for rehabilitation professionals and public rehabilitation programs in the United States and United States Territories.

Riley Guide Employment Opportunities - http://www.rileyguide.com
Excellent guide to job hunting on the Internet: Prepare for a Job Search | Resumes and Cover Letters | Targeting and Researching Employers | Executing Your Job Search | Job Listings | Networking, Interviewing and Negotiating | Salary Guides and Guidance

Salary.com - http://www.salary.com
Salary Wizard (salary information on thousands of job titles calculated on job title and geographic location | Salary News | Salary Advice | Salary Talk | Career Resources
(Note: Only Basic Reports are free.)

True Careers - http://www.truecareers.com/
National career site for professional, degreed candidates. Search Jobs | Post Resume | Career Resources for Professional and/or Degreed Individuals

Volunteer Match - http://www.volunteermatch.com
Enter your zip code to find a volunteer opportunity in your area. Volunteer jobs can also be posted on this site.

WetFeet - http://www.wetfeet.com
The WetFeet Network provides information on companies, careers, and industries that job seekers use throughout their careers to make smarter career decisions. WetFeet also offers job seekers expert advice, newsletters, salary benchmarking tools, and discussion boards on everything from negotiating a raise to writing better cover letters.

TIP: Check local newspapers on line for classified ads.

RESUMES / COVER LETTERS / INTERVIEWS

Monster Interview Center - http://interview.monster.com
Virtual Interviewing | Rehearsal | Stage Debut | Critics Review | Second Interviews

Resume Guide - http://susanireland.com
Resume writing. E-resume formatting. Cover letter writing. Sample resumes, cover letters and thank-you letters.

So You Wanna Ace a Job Interview - http://www.soyouwanna.com/site/syws/aceinterview/aceinterview.html
Do Research | Dress for the Part | Handle Yourself with Care | Field Questions with Ease | Follow Up Correctly

So You Wanna Write a Cover Letter? - http://www.soyouwanna.com/site/syws/coverletter/coverletter.html
Research the Industry and Employer | Set Up the Page | Write the Cover Letter | Proofread the Cover Letter

So You Wanna Write an Impressive Resume? - http://www.soyouwanna.com/site/syws/resume/resume.html
Make a Huge List | Tailor the Resume to the Job | Make Your Stuff Sound Good without Lying | Make it Easy to Read | Proofread that Baby

Virtual Interview - http://content.monster.com/jobinfo/interview/
Interview tips.

Your Guide to Writing Resumes and Interviews - http://www.jobweb.com/Resumes_Interviews/default.htm
From the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

RESOURCES

CareerZone - http://nycareerzone.org/
CareerZone is a free, career exploration and planning system designed especially for middle and high school students. The CareerZone System harnesses the power of the Internet to make career exploration fun and simple. CareerZone provides information on 900 occupations from the new O*NET Database. O*NET is the electronic replacement for the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT). In addition to occupational information, CareerZone provides access to 300 career videos, two interactive career portfolios, links to state colleges and universities and up-to-date job postings.

Current Labor Statistics - http://stats.bls.gov/opub/mlr/curlabst.htm
Employment and Unemployment | Employment Projections | Prices and Living Conditions | Compensation and Working Conditions | Productivity Tables

Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT)

Alphabetical Index - (http://www.theodora.com/dot_index.html)
To use this index, you would need to know the exact occupational title. The results will provide the code, but no other information about the job title.

Dictionary of Occupational Titles - http://www.oalj.dol.gov/libdot.htm
Complete DOT, set up by the Department of Labor for Administrative Law Judges.
Message from the Secretary | Introduction | Parts of the Occupational Definition | How to find an Occupational Title and Code | Occupational Categories, Divisions and Groups | Master Titles and Definitions | Term Titles and Definitions | Occupational Definitions | Glossary | Appendices | Alphabetical Index | Industrial Designations | Terms and Definitions.

(This might be especially useful when an alphabetical search doesn’t show the title a title you are looking for. Because the titles are very precise, the type of work may be listed under another title. Using this site, you would be able to browse through general categories, finding more and more specific titles until you reach the one that defines the goal you are looking for.)

Search Occupational Titles - (http://www.vocrehab.com/DOTNumTITLE.asp)
This search allows you to use wild cards (%) on either the DOT Number or Title. (If you know a general category, the DOT Number wild card would be useful, but it doesn't give you the categories. For the DOT Titles, please read the use of the wild cards carefully. Results include the DOT Code, DOT Title and DOT Description.

O*Net Crosswalk - http://online.onetcenter.org/ and click Crosswalk; or http://online.onetcenter.org/cgi-bin/gen_crosswalk_page?6
As you may know, sometime in the future, the DOT will be replaced by O*Net. While we still need DOT codes for Federal coding, O*Net provides crosswalks to the DOT which are very helpful. In this program, you select the Crosswalk (DOT) and enter any keyword(s) into the Title field. This will bring you to all DOT codes containing that Keyword.

While it provides the code, it does not provide the DOT description. It does, however, provide the corresponding O*Net code and description.

Employment and Standards Administration – http://www.dol.gov/esa
Information about Minimum Wage | Family and Medical Leave Act | Federal Compliance | Wage and Hour | etc.

Military Career Guide On Line - http://www.militarycareers.com/
Career information resource for the military world of work. Details on 152 enlisted and officer occupations. Because most military occupations are comparable to one or more civilian occupations, you are given the civilian counterpart for every applicable military occupation. In addition, this site describes training, advancement, and educational opportunities within each of the major Services -- Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.

National Compensation Survey - http://www.bls.gov/ncs/
The National Compensation Survey (NCS) provides comprehensive measures of occupational earnings, compensation cost trends, benefit incidence, and detailed plan provisions. Detailed occupational earnings are available for metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas, broad geographic regions, and on a national basis. The index component of the NCS (ECI) measures changes in labor costs. Average hourly employer cost for employee compensation is presented in the ECEC.

Occupational Employment Statistics - http://www.bls.gov/oes/
The Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) program produces employment and wage estimates for over 700 occupations. These are estimates of the number of people employed in certain occupations, and estimates of the wages paid to them. Self-employed persons are not included in the estimates. These estimates are available for the nation as a whole, for individual States, and for metropolitan areas; national occupational estimates for specific industries are also available.

Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) - http://stats.bls.gov/oco
Searchable OOH.

Occupational Outlook Quarterly On-Line - http://www.bls.gov/opub/ooq/ooqhome.htm
Practical information on jobs and careers. Articles are written in straightforward, non-technical language and cover a wide variety of career and work-related topics such as new and emerging occupations, training opportunities, salary trends, and results of new studies from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Nutshells and snippets are provided in the standard language of the Web, HTML. They are meant for online reading. The full text of each article is available in PDF format. The PDF files are not designed for online reading; instead, they are provided so users may print copies that will be substantially easier to read on paper than they would be to read online. PDF files also retain the layout and page numbering of the printed article, so they can be used to make or follow bibliographic references.

O*Net Online - http://online.onetcenter.org
Resource of Occupational Information. The workplace has changed since the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT) first defined it sixty years ago. O*NET, the Occupational Information Network, captures those changes in terms that reflect the latest research in the field of job analysis. By identifying and describing the key components of modern occupations, O*NET supplies the nation with up-dated information critical to the effective training, education, counseling and employment of workers.
Find Occupations | Skills Search | Related Occupations | Occupational Information | Crosswalk

Standard Industrial Classification Index (SIC) - http://www.theodora.com/sic_index.html
Alphabetical search of standardized codes used to classify businesses by type of activity in which they are engaged.
Can also search by keyword or code at: http://www.osha.gov/oshstats/sicser.html

Wage Data from the Occupational Employment Survey in New York State - http://www.labor.state.ny.us/labor_market/lmi_business/oeswage/search.htm
The Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) survey collects wage data for a host of different occupations each year. The occupations are organized and grouped into 22 categories.

Wages by Occupation - http://www.labor.state.ny.us/labor_market/lmi_business/wages.html
From the New York State Department of Labor. Search for median, mean, low and high wages. Wages by Occupation | Prevailing Wages | Labor Market Information

GOVERNMENT

Government agencies and resources.

GovEngine.com – http://www.govengine.com
This well-organized, browsable directory, maintained by a Florida nonprofit, consolidates links to official federal, state and local government information sites for the United States, Guam, American Samoa, Virgin Islands and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Browse by type of government – federal, state or local – or by state. The local government section includes links to official county and city Web sites.

Federal
New York State
Other State Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies

FEDERAL

ADA Hot Links - http://www.jan.wvu.edu/links/adalinks.htm
ADA Statute, Regulations, ADAAG (Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines), Federally Reviewed Tech Sheets, and Other Assistance Documents

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (OMS) - http://cms.hhs.gov
Information about Medicaid, Medicare, State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act for consumers and physicians/health care professionals.

DisabilityInfo.gov - http://www.disability.gov/
Comprehensive online resource specifically designed to provide people with disabilities with the information they need to know quickly. This portal provides access to disability-related information and programs available across the government on numerous subjects, including civil rights, education, employment, housing, health, income support, technology, transportation, and community life.

Education - http://www.ed.gov
U.S. Department of Education home page: News, FAQs, guides, grants, financial aid, budget information, current initiatives, programs and services, publications and products, and links to other education sites.

Education Publications and Products - http://www.ed.gov/pubs
Information for teachers, administrators, policy makers, researchers, parents, students and others. Includes a database of publications; overviews of the Department; research directories; publications for parents; education statistics; educational research and practice; strategic plans and annual reports; and legislation, regulations and policy guidance.

Employment and Training Administration - http://www.doleta.gov/almis/
America's Workforce Network connects employment, education, and training services into a coherent network of resources at the local, state and national level. This new system links the nation's employers to a variety of qualified applicants and provides job-seekers with access to employment and training opportunities next door and across the country.
Adult Programs | Youth Programs | Workforce Security | Dislocated Workers | Grants and Contracts | Employer Services | Workers | Library | Related Sites

FirstGov - http://www.firstgov.gov/
Portal to U.S. government Web sites. Designed for beginning users, sites are categorized principally by "interesting topics," such as Business and Economy, Healthy People, Arts and Culture, etc.

FedLaw - http://www.thecre.com/fedlaw/default.htm
Reference for people doing Federal legal research. (Also see legal section at FirstGov, above.)

Frequently Used Sites Related to U.S. Federal Government Information - http://www.library.vanderbilt.edu/central/staff/fdtf.html
Search by level of government or by subject.

GovBenefits - http://www.govbenefits.gov/GovBenefits/jsp/GovBenefits.jsp
This site is presented by a partnership of Federal Agencies and Organizations. An online screening tool: Answer a series of questions about yourself, and then GovBenefits returns a list of government benefit programs you may be eligible to receive along with information about how you can apply. Completely confidential - no identifying information (name, Social Security Number, etc.) is required.

GPO Access Multi-Database Search - http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/multidb.html
Official, published versions of Federal information: Government Information Databases | Tools to Locate Government Information | Collections Through the Federal Depository Libraries

IRS - Digital Daily - http://www.irs.ustreas.gov
U.S. Internal Revenue Service home page.

Labor - http://www.dol.gov
U.S. Department of Labor home page. Department agencies, media releases, statutory and regulatory information, small business information, programs and activities, labor-related data, minimum wage, Welfare to Work, America's Job Bank, America's Career Information Net, and more.

Library of Congress - http://www.loc.gov
Services and collections of the Library of Congress

Rehabilitation Services (RSA) - http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/RSA
Rehabilitation Services Administration programs and funding.

THOMAS - US Congress on Internet - http://thomas.loc.gov
Legislative information on the Internet

Veterans Affairs - http://www.va.gov
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs benefits, programs and services.

NEW YORK STATE

Alcoholism and Substance Abuse - http://www.oasas.state.ny.us
New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse (OASAS) home page. Programs and services, publications and information, frequently asked questions, related sites.

Civil Service - http://www.cs.state.ny.us
Careers with New York State | Jobs in Demand | Exams | Public Management Internship Program | Empire Benefits

Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped, NYS (CBVH) - http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/cbvh
The New York State Department of Family Services' CBVH provides rehabilitation services to individuals who are legally blind and reside in New York State.
Who We Are | Who is Eligible | Employment Program | Business Enterprise Program | Programs for Older Adults | Programs for Children | How to Apply | Office Locations | Private Agencies for the Blind | Links

Family Assistance - http://www.dfa.state.ny.us
Formerly the Department of Social Services, this site contains: Office of Temporary Disability Assistance: Child Support; Disability; Electronic Transfers; Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Job Opportunities; Welfare Reform. Office of Child and Family Services: Adoption Services; Blindness Services

Government Information Locator - http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/ils
The New York State Government Information Locator Service (NYS GILS) provides a single point of access to information services provided by New York State Government agencies, the State Legislature and the Judiciary. Also includes local and Federal government information.

Health - http://www.health.state.ny.us
New York State Department of Health Home Page includes: Directory services | Vital Records | Information for consumers | Health care data for researchers | Information for physicians and other health care providers | Public health forum.

New York State - http://www.state.ny.us
New York State Home Page.

Professional Licensing - http://www.op.nysed.gov/opsearches.htm
On Line License Verification from the New York State Education Department Office of Professions. Search by Name | Search by Number | Search for Pharmacies | Search for Businesses | Professional Discipline
More licensing:
Department of State Licensing Database - http://www.dos.state.ny.us/lcns/licensing.html
Search licensing database from the NY Department of State.
Occupations Licensed or Certified by New York State - http://www.labor.state.ny.us/business_ny/employer_responsibilities/licenses.html
Occupations licensed or certified by NYS | Why does the government regulate occupations | What is the difference between licensing, certification and registration | Which NYS Agencies license and/or certify occupations | How can I find information about licensing requirements in other states

Workers Compensation - www.wcb.state.ny.us
New York State Workers Compensation home page includes: Laws, regulations, electronic data interchange, information for employers, and publications.

VESID - http://web.nysed.gov/vesid
New York State Education Department's Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities Home Page.

Other State Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies

INTERNET

Information about using the Internet.

Bare Bones 101: A Very Basic Web Search Tutorial - http://www.sc.edu/beaufort/library/bones.html
Collection of concise lessons designed to help users get their Web searches of the right track. The tutorial is divided into 20 independent lessons, addressing topics such as meta-searchers, subject directories, evaluating sites, Boolean logic and field searching. It also offers overviews of the most popular search engines.

Computing Dictionary - http://wombat.doc.ic.ac.uk/foldoc/index.html
Enter a word related to computing and get a definition.

Glossary of Internet Terms - http://www.matisse.net/files/glossary.html
Continually updated glossary of Internet terms.

Information Today - http://www.infotoday.com/
Information for users and producers of Internet Technology.

Internet Detective: Critically Analyze Sites for Quality and Usefulness - http://sosig.ac.uk/desire/internet-detective.html
Interactive tutorial on evaluating the quality of Internet resources.

Internet Tutorial - http://library.albany.edu/internet
From the University at Albany Libraries, information about using and searching the Internet: A Basic Guide to the Internet | How to Connect to the Internet | Understanding the World Wide Web | Internet Research Guides | Searching the Net

Kinder, Gentler Glossary for Net Neophytes – and Others - http://www.echonyc.com/~women/Issue17/glossary.html
Glossary of Internet terms.

Virus Hoaxes (SARC) - http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/hoax.html

VMyths - http://www.vmyths.com
Computer virus myths: Hoaxes A - Z | How to Spot a Virus Hoax | Ways to Reduce Virus Hoaxes | False Authority Syndrome

Walt Howe's Internet Learning Center - http://www.walthowe.com/index.html
Learning Tree (FAQS) | Internet History | Internet and Web Glossary | Navigating the Net | Publishing on the Web

Web 100 - http://www.web100.com/
User reviews and ratings of sites.

Webopaedia - http://www.pcwebopaedia.com/
Encyclopedia and search engine dedicated to computer technology.

MEDICAL & HEALTH

Thousands of sites of all kinds exist on the Web. In this area, especially, remember that anyone can put a page on the Internet. Not all information is necessarily fact. However, there are a wide variety of excellent reference sites and self-help groups. You may want to start with these --

Alternative
Disability Specific
Drugs
General
Mental Health
Professional Cer

Alabama	Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services
Alaska	Alaska Vocational Rehabilitation Division
Arizona	Arizona Rehabilitation Services Administration
Arkansas	Arkansas Rehabilitation Services
California	California Department of Rehabilitation
Connecticut	Connecticut Bureau of Rehabilitation Services
Colorado	Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Delaware	Delaware Health and Social Services
Florida	Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Georgia	Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Illinois	Illinois Office of Rehabilitation Services
Idaho	Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Indiana	Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation
Iowa	Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Kansas	Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Kentucky	Department of Vocational Rehabilitation
Louisiana	Rehabilitation Services
Maryland	Division of Rehabilitation Services - Maryland
Massachusetts	Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission
Minnesota	Minnesota Workforce Center
Michigan	Michigan Rehabilitation Services
Missouri	Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Montana	Vocational Rehabilitation Programs
Nebraska	Nebraska Vocational Rehabilitation
Nevada	Bureau of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation
New Mexico	Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
New York	New York Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities
North Carolina	North Carolina Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
North Dakota	Vocational Rehabilitation Employment Services
Ohio	The Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission
Oregon	Vocational Rehabilitation Division - Oregon
Pennsylvania	Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
Rhode Island	Office Of Rehabilitation Services - Rhode Island
South Carolina	Vocational Rehabilitation Department
South Dakota	Division of Rehabilitation Services
Tennessee	Division of Human Services
Texas	Texas Rehabilitation Commission
Utah	State Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
Vermont	Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Virginia	Department of Rehabilitation Services
Washington	Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
West Virginia	Division of Rehabilitation Services
Wisconsin	Wisconsin Vocational Rehabilitation
Wyoming	Division of Vocational Rehabilitation