Website: U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy: Youth Programs
This website provides information about education, internships, mentoring programs, and job trainings available to young people with disabilities.
Website: Social Security Work Incentives
This section of the Social Security Administration website describes the special rules that make it possible for people with disabilities who receive Social Security of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to work and receive benefits.
Website: Ticket to Work
This website explains the Ticket to Work incentive program offered by the Social Security Administration and how to find out more information about joining in this program.
Website: U.S. Business Leadership Network
The U.S. Business Leadership Network promotes the full inclusion of people with disabilities in the workforce and in the marketplace through career preparation for people with disabilities.
Multimedia: Division TEACCH
This presentation, by Mesibov for the Southern Legislative Congress, provides information about Division TEACCH, a program that assists individuals with autism and their families.
Fact Sheet: Workplace Bullying and Disruptive Behavior – What Everyone Needs to Know
The Safety and Health Assessment and Research for Prevention Program’s (SHARP) fact sheet talks about workplace bullying and disruptive behavior.
Website: California Senate Select Committee on Autism & Related Disorders
The Senate Autism Committee promotes policies and legislations that pertain to and benefit individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and their families.
Website: Employers’ Practical Guide to Reasonable Accommodation
The Job Accommodation Network’s (JAN) series is designed to help employers determine effective accommodations and comply with Title 1 of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Article: Autism Research Institute: Choosing the Right Job for People with Autism or Asperger’s Syndrome
This article, written by Temple Grandin, describes the types of jobs that she feels are more appropriate for visual, non-visual, and verbal and non-verbal people with autism spectrum disorders.
Article: Autism Research Institute: Keys to Successful Independent Living, Employment and a Good Social Life for Individuals with Autism and Asperger’s
This article by Temple Grandin lists many tips for people with autism spectrum disorders that she finds helpful for success in the larger community.
