Job Seeking Tips from the Business Leadership Network
Know Yourself. Have a strong sense of who you are. Know your assets and how to market them.
Follow job trends. Take the initiative to maintain skills that match changing employer needs.
Update Your Resume Often. Customize your resume to reflect the assets you bring to each job. Volunteer or obtain temporary jobs if you are unemployed.
Be Organized. Have a personal plan. Stay focused.
Have a Positive Attitude. A pleasant personality is a necessary asset. Show that you are flexible, have asense of humor and positive attitude.
Disclose a Disability Only as Needed. The only reason to disclose a disability is if you require an accommodation for an interview or to perform the essential functions of a particular job. Your resume and cover letter should focus on the abilities you bring to the job, not on your disability. |
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Tax Credit for Elderly and Disabled
For more information, see IRS Publication 554, "Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled," which you may obtain from the IRS Web site at www.irs.gov or by calling the IRS toll free line at 1-800-TAX-FORM (1-800-829-3676).
Disabled Travelers: A Compendium of Trip Planning Resources
The U.S. National Park Service offers a Golden Access Passport that gives free lifetime entrance to U.S. national parks for persons who are blind or permanently disabled, regardless of age. You may pick up a Golden Access Passport at any NPS entrance fee area by showing proof of medically determined disability and eligibility for receiving benefits under federal law. Besides free entry, the Golden Access Passport also offers a 50% discount on federal-use fees charged for such facilities as camping, swimming, parking, boat launching, and tours. For more information, click onto www.nps.gov/fees_passes.htm or call tel. 888-GO-PARKS (467-2757).
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Web resources for individuals and families
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Family Village- This colorful and easy-to-navigate website provides a variety of links to national organizations and Web sites. A wonderful tool for individuals and families, and a great example of an attractive, accessible Web site.
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Talking About Medicare - A guide to help answer your questions about Mediare
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Buz VR - "Self employment resources for individuals with disabilities."
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"LD OnLine Report offers news about learning disabilities and about the latest events on our Web site. LD OnLine and The LD OnLine Report are made possible in part by generous support from Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes and The Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation."
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Service Link-Connections for independent living and healthy aging.
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NCAM-Making Educational Software and Websites Accessible
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IAADP-International Association of Assistance Dog Partners
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Disability is Natural- New ways of thinking about disability, good news, and much more! Visit Kathy Snow's website.
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HCBS- Resources/ accessible meetings
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Kaiser Family Foundation- “Understanding the Health Care Needs and Experiences of People with Disabilities: Findings from a 2003 Survey”
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Disability Resources, inc.- "is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization established to promote and improve awareness, availability and accessibility of information that can help people with disabilities live, learn, love, work and play independently"
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www.TheDesk.info - To find out about the different services and the eligibility for services in each state.
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e-bility ®- articles on disability related issues
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Faces of the ADA- stories of people helped by the ADA
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Steve Gold's Treasured Nuggets of Information- An excellent resource on everything from information on the ADA to government grant and loans for individuals and families.
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CATEA- Center For Assistive Technology and Environmental Access
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Newsline- Free newspaper reading service for people who, because of a disability, cannot read regular newspaper print. Although NEWSLINE is produced by the National Federation of the Blind (NFB), it is a free newspaper reading service for ANYONE who, because of a disability (including but NOT ONLY blindness), cannot read regular newsprint.
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blindcitizen.org - The American Federation for the Blind offers support to purchase assistive technology, up to 50% of the cost for items over 200 dollars.
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Advocacy and services on-line
Granite State Independent Living. GSIL is a statewide information, advocacy, and direct services organization run by and for people with disabilities committed to equality of opportunity for all people with disabilities.
Vermont Center for Independent Living. Vermont Center for Independent Living - Citizens with disabilities working together for dignity, independence and civil rights.
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For products related to assistive technology
MaxiAids.com. Products for independent living.
Independent Living Aids, Inc. "Can-do products for your independent lifestyle."
Ramps
All-Ways Accessible - 800-725-4387 - info@all-waysaccessible.com
Online manual for building a ramp
American Ramp Systems - 800-649-5215 - info@americanramp.com
Door Hardware
Visit your local hardware store to purchase items similar to those shown on these websites:
Lever Handles
Adaptive handles
Lindustries, Inc (781)-237-8177
21 Shady Hill Rd, Weston, MA 02493-1407
Door Openers
All-Ways Accessible - 800-725-4387
or email them at info@all-waysaccessible.com
Gentleman Door Automatic Door Openers info@gentlemandoor.com or call toll free at 1-877-656-6566
Huge list
Accessible paths
Assistive Devices and Equipment
Recycled Equipment Marketplace
800-427-3338
NH Assisstive Technology 1-800-932-5837
National Federation of the Blind of New Hampshire
John E. Parker, President
603-528-0107
parkerj@worldpath.net
NH Sight Services for Independent Living 1-800-581-6881
Making Text Legible
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