Resources / Links

Every state has a vocational rehabilitation agency that provides vocational assessment, counseling, job training and placement, advocacy, and often a variety of support or medical services critical to a personís employability. Look for the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Services under state listings in your telephone directory.

Office of Disability Employment Policy:

200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Room S-1303, Washington, DC 20210
Direct: (202) 693-7880
TTY: (202) 693-7881
Fax: (202) 693-7888
infoODEP@dol.gov
http://www.dol.gov/odep
The Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) is an agency within the U.S. Department of Labor. ODEP provides national leadership to increase employment opportunities for adults and youth with disabilities while striving to eliminate barriers to employment.

ADA Technical Assistance Centers:

Located across the United States, the centers' specialists can answer most questions you or your employer may have about ADA. Call (800) 949-4232.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission:

1801 L Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20507
Toll Free: (800) 669-4000
Direct: (800) 669-EEOC
TTY: (800) 669-6820
http://www.eeoc.gov
The EEOC was established by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and began operating on July 2, 1965. The EEOC is the enforcing agency for several discrimination-related federal statutes, including Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), which prohibits employment discrimination against individuals with disabilities. The EEOC's 800-number routes individuals to their closest field office.

U.S. Department of Justice Disability Rights Section:

Civil Rights Division Disability Rights Section - NYAVE
950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20530-0001
Toll Free: (800) 514-0301
TTY: (800) 514-0383
Fax: (202) 307-1198
http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/drs/drshome.htm
Focuses on all disabilities and is especially knowledgeable in how disabilities relate to the ADA.

ABLEDATA:

http://www.abledata.com
ABLEDATA provides objective information on assistive technology and rehabilitation equipment available from domestic and international sources to consumers, organizations, professionals, and caregivers within the United States. We serve the nation's disability, rehabilitation, and senior communities.

Note: The EPIC PROJECT is not affiliated with any of these agencies or resources and any advice identified on these web sites is intended for a general audience. Consumer health and employment or educational information on these web sites is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should always seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen or making any changes in the way your condition is treated.

Resources

Resources / Links

The websites of the following organizations contain valuable and helpful information.

Information about The Americans with Disabilities Act

Resources for Persons with Epilepsy

American Epilepsy Society:

Epilepsy Foundation:

Resources for Persons with Multiple Sclerosis

National Multiple Sclerosis Society:

Multiple Sclerosis and Employment:

Multiple Sclerosis Association of America:

Multiple Sclerosis Foundation:

The Consortium of MS Centers:

Resources for Persons with a Learning Disability

LD Online:

Resources for Persons with a Brain Injury

Brain Injury Association of Kentucky:

Brain Injury Association of America:

Resources for Persons with Attention Deficit Disorder

Attention Deficit Disorder Association:

National Institute of Mental Health:

WebMD:

General Job Accommodation Resources

Job Accommodation Network:

Regional Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers (DBTACs):

State Vocational Rehabilitation Offices:

Office of Disability Employment Policy:

ADA Technical Assistance Centers:

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission:

U.S. Department of Justice Disability Rights Section:

ABLEDATA: