Background Information
The resources below were gathered as part of a one-time online panel discussion for National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October of 2024. The discussion included faculty, staff, students and John Robinson, CEO of OurAbility.
This is a list of selected resources that can help support you as you work with a disability, either your own or that of a coworker, family member or friend. Chances are that you, a family member or friend, may experience a short-term disability at one point in your career, so it can be helpful to be prepared and understand your rights.
Helpful Links for Students
- Our Ability, Inc. – AI Powered Employment for People with Disabilities
- a resource for people working with disabilities
- National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)
Resources for American Citizens
- Welcome to ACCES-VR | Adult Career and Continuing Education Services
- Access for Individuals with Disabilities | Department of Labor
- SUNY Potsdam Human Resources Policies & Procedures webpage (see Reasonable Accommodations Policy, Employee Request for Accommodations and Request for Medical Information.)
- support while working on-campus jobs
- SUNY System Support for Students with Disabilities
- For St. Lawrence County Residents:
- Jessica Ashley Diamond Disability Resource Coordinator (315) 229-3339 | JAshley@stlawco.gov
St. Lawrence County One Stop Career Center
80 State Highway 310
Suite 8 Canton, NY 13617
- Jessica Ashley Diamond Disability Resource Coordinator (315) 229-3339 | JAshley@stlawco.gov
Resources for Canadian Citizens in Ontario
Ontario Disability Support Program
ODSP offers:
- money to help you and your eligible family members with living expenses, including food and rent
- health benefits, including prescription drugs and vision care
- employment support to help you find and keep a job or advance your career
Ontario Disability Support Program Employment Support
Through ODSP employment support, you will work with a community service provider to determine what support you need to help you get and keep a job.
Developmental Services Ontario (DSO)
Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) is the access point for adult developmental services funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) in Ontario. There are 9 DSO locations across the province.
March of Dimes Canada: Passport Program
The Passport program is a reimbursement program that helps adults with a developmental disability participate in their community. You can either receive the money directly or purchase your support and services through an agency. get temporary respite for your caregiver(s).
CASE
CASE is a national member association for the supported employment sector.
We work with employment service providers, employers, community allies, and stakeholders to promote the employment inclusion of persons experiencing disability. We strive to facilitate full participation in the labor force by offering service providers resources, expertise, and support.
The MentorAbility Initiative
This initiative helps persons with disabilities all over Canada. It also helps employers and service providers across Canada. Persons with disabilities, employers and service providers work together.
Employers
CASE works with employers, industry associations, employment service providers, and community allies towards the employment inclusion of persons who experience disability.
The Ontario Disability Employment Network (ODEN)
ODEN is a province-wide organization that brings together businesses and Employment Service Providers to increase employment opportunities for job seekers who have a disability.