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Workforce Development Program – Amputee Coalition
The Workforce Development Program is designed to assist participants (youth ages 15-17, adults, and veterans) within the limb loss and limb difference community with career exploration, transitioning back into the workforce, or starting their journey into the workforce. Services include one-on-one career development meetings, resume writing assistance, fact sheets, webinars, and more.
601 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Suite 420 Washington District of Columbia 20004
Ability Jobs
Disabled talent is in high demand. abilityJOBS has thousands of great positions posted by employers who are preapproved and committed to hiring amputees and other people with disabilities. Job postings on abilityJOBS.com are listed out of intention and commitment to hire job seekers with disabilities.
8941 Atlanta Avenue Huntington Beach California 92646
National Limb Loss Resource Center
Where can you turn when you have questions about limb loss? The National Limb Loss Resource Center, administered by the Amputee Coalition, provides comprehensive information and resources free of charge. All information is reviewed by the Coalition’s medical/scientific advisory committee of experts in the field of limb loss, so you can count on the accuracy of the information.
601 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Suite 420 Washington District of Columbia 20004
Partnership on Inclusive Apprenticeship
PIA collaborates with employers and apprenticeship intermediaries to design inclusive apprenticeship programs that meet employer talent needs and enable people with disabilities to gain credentials and skills to succeed in growing industries. We collaborate with employers, apprenticeship intermediaries, and people with disabilities to make apprenticeship programs more inclusive. We support apprenticeship intermediaries in recruiting people with disabilities and employers who are interested in offering inclusive apprenticeships.
US Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy Washington DC 20005
Disability:In Inclusion Works
Disability:IN is the leading nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion worldwide. Its network of over 500 corporations expands work opportunities for amputees and people with disabilities. The Inclusion Works Opportunities page contains links to resources for employment, internships, inclusion programs, and other opportunities for job seekers.
3000 Potomac Avenue Alexandria Virginia 22305
Centers for Independent Living: ILRU Directory
A Center for Independent Living (CIL) is a consumer‑controlled, community‑based, cross‑disability, nonresidential nonprofit agency that provides an array of independent living services, including: information and referral; skills training; advocacy; peer counseling; transition assistance to community-based residences; assistance in avoiding institutional placement; and transition of youth to adult life. Use the link to find the CIL in your community.
1333 Moursund Independent Living Research Utilization (ILRU) Houston Texas 77030
Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living (APRIL)
APRIL is a national membership organization dedicated to advancing the rights and responsibilities of people with disabilities in rural America. APRIL has a mission-focused system-change agenda to further the civil rights of all people with disabilities, regardless of age, disability, income, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or nationality.
Association of Assistive Technology Act Programs
The Association of Assistive Technology Act (ATA) Programs is a national nonprofit organization. Each state has its own ATA agency that helps people with disabilities learn about, gain access to, and obtain assistive technology, including vehicle modifications, mobility devices, home accessibility devices, and recreational equipment. Use the link to find your state’s ATA program.
655 15th Street NW Suite 800 Washington District of Columbia 20005
Amputee Coalition Youth Engagement Program
Amputee Coalition’s YEP includes life skills resources, education and training, youth camp, workforce development and mentorship. Our vision is to expand our reach to African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, Asian, Pacific Islanders, and LGBTQ youth and teens with limb loss or limb difference by developing a technology platform to share life skills and training programs, provide mentoring, and a career dashboard for summer job opportunities.
601 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Suite 420 Washington District of Columbia 20004
American Association of People With Disabilities (AAPD)
The American Association of People with Disabilities is a convener, connector, and catalyst for change, increasing the political and economic power of people with disabilities. As a national cross-disability rights organization, AAPD advocates for full civil rights for the over 60 million Americans with disabilities by promoting equal opportunity, economic power, independent living, and political participation.
2020 Pennsylvania Avenue Mailbox 263 Washington District of Columbia 20006
ABLE Now
The federal Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act authorized states to establish tax-advantaged savings programs so individuals with disabilities can save and invest money without jeopardizing eligibility for public benefits. Contribute up to $17,000 a year, leverage tax advantages to make the most of your money, and use the funds to pay for expenses related to health, independence, and quality of life.
Independent Living Centers by State
Each state and US territory maintains a statewide independent living council (SILC). The statewide council and the Centers for Independent Living (CILs) within the state work to improve independent living services for individuals with disabilities. Use the link to find the statewide independent living council in your state.
1333 Moursund Houston Texas 77030
Ability Corps
ABILITY Corps is working to break down unconscious bias toward people with disabilities, including amputees. Our purpose is to create a world of inclusion and awareness for people with disabilities through employment, art, media, housing, and volunteer opportunities.
Huntington Beach California 92646
Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies by State
The Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) assists state agencies in providing vocational rehabilitation and other services to individuals with disabilities to maximize their employment, independence, and integration into the community and the competitive labor market. Use the link to find the vocational rehabilitation agency in your state.
Washington District of Columbia 20005
USA Jobs
USAJOBS connects job seekers with federal employment opportunities across the United States and around the world. If you’re an amputee or person with another disability, you can apply and compete for any job for which you are eligible and meet the qualifications, but you also may be eligible for a special hiring authority. Federal agencies are required by law to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. The accommodations make it easier for an employee with a disability to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Washington DC 20003
AgrAbility
The vision of AgrAbility is to enhance quality of life for farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural workers with disabilities. We help individuals gain access to employment in production agriculture or a related occupation; assistive technology needed for work and daily living activities; evidence-based information related to the treatment and rehabilitation of disabling conditions; and targeted support for family caregivers.
225 South University St. West Lafayette Indiana 47907
Jobs Ability
We build relationships through our Jobs Ability portal with businesses interested in employing amputees and other people with disabilities. We work directly with hiring managers and disability advocacy organizations in each community around the country to build bridges toward employment.
66 Pearl Street Albany New York 12207
Job Accomodation Network
The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on job accommodations and employment issues for amputees and people with disabilities. Serving customers across the United States and around the world for 40 years, JAN provides free one-on-one practical guidance and technical assistance on job accommodation solutions, Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related legislation, and self-employment and entrepreneurship options for amputees and people with disabilities.
West Virginia University PO Box 6080 Morgantown West Virginia 26506
Office on Disability Employment Policy
ODEP’s mission is to develop and influence policies and practices that increase the number and quality of employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Read MoreODEP’s mission is to develop and influence policies and practices that increase the number and quality of employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Ave NW Washington District of Columbia 20210
American Job Centers
American Job Centers (AJCs) provide free help to job seekers for a variety of career and employment-related needs. Nearly 2,300 AJCs, funded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration, are located throughout the United States. Services for amputees and other job seekers with disabilities include free access to job banks, computers, resume writing tools and printers, networking groups and workshops, and more.
US Department of Labor Washington DC 2005
Recruit Disability
Recruit Disability is part of One More Way, an an open-source employment initiative that shares information for amputees and other job seekers with disabilities. We bring everyone together to overcome employment obstacles, share opportunities, and create new connections with hiring managers in virtually any industry across the country.
588 North Gulph Road King of Prussia Pennsylvania 19406
Ticket to Work
The Ticket to Work and Self Sufficiency (Ticket) Program is a federally funded employment program designed to support amputees and people with disabilities who receive Social Security Disability Insurance and/or Supplemental Security Income benefits based on disability. Ticket to Work provides individuals with the choices, opportunities, and support they need to enter the workforce and maintain employment with the goal of becoming economically self-supporting over time.
PO Box 1433 Alexandria Virginia 22313
Workforce Development Program – Amputee Coalition
The Workforce Development Program is designed to assist participants (youth ages 15-17, adults, and veterans) within the limb loss and limb difference community with career exploration, transitioning back into the workforce, or starting their journey into the workforce. Services include one-on-one career development meetings, resume writing assistance, fact sheets, webinars, and more.
601 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Suite 420 Washington District of Columbia 20004
Ability Jobs
Disabled talent is in high demand. abilityJOBS has thousands of great positions posted by employers who are preapproved and committed to hiring amputees and other people with disabilities. Job postings on abilityJOBS.com are listed out of intention and commitment to hire job seekers with disabilities.
8941 Atlanta Avenue Huntington Beach California 92646
National Limb Loss Resource Center
Where can you turn when you have questions about limb loss? The National Limb Loss Resource Center, administered by the Amputee Coalition, provides comprehensive information and resources free of charge. All information is reviewed by the Coalition’s medical/scientific advisory committee of experts in the field of limb loss, so you can count on the accuracy of the information.
601 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Suite 420 Washington District of Columbia 20004
Partnership on Inclusive Apprenticeship
PIA collaborates with employers and apprenticeship intermediaries to design inclusive apprenticeship programs that meet employer talent needs and enable people with disabilities to gain credentials and skills to succeed in growing industries. We collaborate with employers, apprenticeship intermediaries, and people with disabilities to make apprenticeship programs more inclusive. We support apprenticeship intermediaries in recruiting people with disabilities and employers who are interested in offering inclusive apprenticeships.
US Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy Washington DC 20005
Disability:In Inclusion Works
Disability:IN is the leading nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion worldwide. Its network of over 500 corporations expands work opportunities for amputees and people with disabilities. The Inclusion Works Opportunities page contains links to resources for employment, internships, inclusion programs, and other opportunities for job seekers.
3000 Potomac Avenue Alexandria Virginia 22305
Centers for Independent Living: ILRU Directory
A Center for Independent Living (CIL) is a consumer‑controlled, community‑based, cross‑disability, nonresidential nonprofit agency that provides an array of independent living services, including: information and referral; skills training; advocacy; peer counseling; transition assistance to community-based residences; assistance in avoiding institutional placement; and transition of youth to adult life. Use the link to find the CIL in your community.
1333 Moursund Independent Living Research Utilization (ILRU) Houston Texas 77030
Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living (APRIL)
APRIL is a national membership organization dedicated to advancing the rights and responsibilities of people with disabilities in rural America. APRIL has a mission-focused system-change agenda to further the civil rights of all people with disabilities, regardless of age, disability, income, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or nationality.
Association of Assistive Technology Act Programs
The Association of Assistive Technology Act (ATA) Programs is a national nonprofit organization. Each state has its own ATA agency that helps people with disabilities learn about, gain access to, and obtain assistive technology, including vehicle modifications, mobility devices, home accessibility devices, and recreational equipment. Use the link to find your state’s ATA program.
655 15th Street NW Suite 800 Washington District of Columbia 20005
Amputee Coalition Youth Engagement Program
Amputee Coalition’s YEP includes life skills resources, education and training, youth camp, workforce development and mentorship. Our vision is to expand our reach to African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, Asian, Pacific Islanders, and LGBTQ youth and teens with limb loss or limb difference by developing a technology platform to share life skills and training programs, provide mentoring, and a career dashboard for summer job opportunities.
601 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Suite 420 Washington District of Columbia 20004
American Association of People With Disabilities (AAPD)
The American Association of People with Disabilities is a convener, connector, and catalyst for change, increasing the political and economic power of people with disabilities. As a national cross-disability rights organization, AAPD advocates for full civil rights for the over 60 million Americans with disabilities by promoting equal opportunity, economic power, independent living, and political participation.
2020 Pennsylvania Avenue Mailbox 263 Washington District of Columbia 20006
ABLE Now
The federal Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act authorized states to establish tax-advantaged savings programs so individuals with disabilities can save and invest money without jeopardizing eligibility for public benefits. Contribute up to $17,000 a year, leverage tax advantages to make the most of your money, and use the funds to pay for expenses related to health, independence, and quality of life.
Independent Living Centers by State
Each state and US territory maintains a statewide independent living council (SILC). The statewide council and the Centers for Independent Living (CILs) within the state work to improve independent living services for individuals with disabilities. Use the link to find the statewide independent living council in your state.
1333 Moursund Houston Texas 77030
Ability Corps
ABILITY Corps is working to break down unconscious bias toward people with disabilities, including amputees. Our purpose is to create a world of inclusion and awareness for people with disabilities through employment, art, media, housing, and volunteer opportunities.
Huntington Beach California 92646
Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies by State
The Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) assists state agencies in providing vocational rehabilitation and other services to individuals with disabilities to maximize their employment, independence, and integration into the community and the competitive labor market. Use the link to find the vocational rehabilitation agency in your state.
Washington District of Columbia 20005
USA Jobs
USAJOBS connects job seekers with federal employment opportunities across the United States and around the world. If you’re an amputee or person with another disability, you can apply and compete for any job for which you are eligible and meet the qualifications, but you also may be eligible for a special hiring authority. Federal agencies are required by law to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. The accommodations make it easier for an employee with a disability to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Washington DC 20003
AgrAbility
The vision of AgrAbility is to enhance quality of life for farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural workers with disabilities. We help individuals gain access to employment in production agriculture or a related occupation; assistive technology needed for work and daily living activities; evidence-based information related to the treatment and rehabilitation of disabling conditions; and targeted support for family caregivers.
225 South University St. West Lafayette Indiana 47907
Jobs Ability
We build relationships through our Jobs Ability portal with businesses interested in employing amputees and other people with disabilities. We work directly with hiring managers and disability advocacy organizations in each community around the country to build bridges toward employment.
66 Pearl Street Albany New York 12207
Job Accomodation Network
The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on job accommodations and employment issues for amputees and people with disabilities. Serving customers across the United States and around the world for 40 years, JAN provides free one-on-one practical guidance and technical assistance on job accommodation solutions, Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related legislation, and self-employment and entrepreneurship options for amputees and people with disabilities.
West Virginia University PO Box 6080 Morgantown West Virginia 26506
Office on Disability Employment Policy
ODEP’s mission is to develop and influence policies and practices that increase the number and quality of employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Read MoreODEP’s mission is to develop and influence policies and practices that increase the number and quality of employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Ave NW Washington District of Columbia 20210
American Job Centers
American Job Centers (AJCs) provide free help to job seekers for a variety of career and employment-related needs. Nearly 2,300 AJCs, funded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration, are located throughout the United States. Services for amputees and other job seekers with disabilities include free access to job banks, computers, resume writing tools and printers, networking groups and workshops, and more.
US Department of Labor Washington DC 2005
Recruit Disability
Recruit Disability is part of One More Way, an an open-source employment initiative that shares information for amputees and other job seekers with disabilities. We bring everyone together to overcome employment obstacles, share opportunities, and create new connections with hiring managers in virtually any industry across the country.
588 North Gulph Road King of Prussia Pennsylvania 19406
Ticket to Work
The Ticket to Work and Self Sufficiency (Ticket) Program is a federally funded employment program designed to support amputees and people with disabilities who receive Social Security Disability Insurance and/or Supplemental Security Income benefits based on disability. Ticket to Work provides individuals with the choices, opportunities, and support they need to enter the workforce and maintain employment with the goal of becoming economically self-supporting over time.
PO Box 1433 Alexandria Virginia 22313
Amputee Resource Directory: Category Icons
All entries in the Amputee Community Resource Directory are assigned to a primary category, represented by the corresponding icon. Here are the types of resources for amputees that each icon represents:
Adaptive sports and
recreation programs
Clothes, shoes, or
prosthetic covers
Financial assistance for a
prosthesis or other needs
Health, mental health,
physical therapy, or rehab services
Kids’ programs
and support
Military veteran
programs and support
Political and legal
advocacy organizations
Social connection, peer support,
or information resources
Other amputee resources
Some organizations offer multiple types of resources for amputees and are assigned to multiple categories. For example, an organization that provides outdoor recreation programs for disabled veterans will appear if you sort by “Adaptive Sports Programs” and if you sort by “Military Veterans Programs.”
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