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NH Department of Vocational Rehabilitation
Links to programs and services through NH Vocational Rehabilitation, including disability determination. www.ed.state.nh.us/education/doe/organization/adultlearning/VR/VR.htm
Workforce Investment Act Services Information about job training aid for market-driven workforce investment systems in every community. www.doleta.gov/usworkforce/wia/
O*Net Online Go here to figure out your employment skills and interests and see where they lead. O*Net is the primary source of occupational information in the country, providing comprehensive information on key attributes of workers and occupations, demographic and financial data. Many avenues to explore good career opportunities; can get specific job data. www.online.onetcenter.org/
NH ServiceLink Resource Centers Link to online and regional referral network that supports healthy and independent living. Includes links to resources on job supports, benefits, housing, clothing, transportation, child care and food. www.nh.gov/servicelink/
Home Healthcare, Hospice and Community Services (HCS) – Transportation Information about accessible transportation options through HCS, includes routes and schedules. www.hcsservices.org/services/transportation/index.php
Granite State Independent Living Site for independent living information and referral, including job search preparation, benefits information and counseling services. www.gsil.org/
Looking for work
NH Works Disability Services-Disability Program Navigators Resources for employers and employees to assist in finding good employee-job matches; on-the-job training; job analysis; and assistance on job accommodations. www.nhworks.org/about_us.cfm?page_number=81
Granite State Independent Living Site for independent living information and referral, including job search preparation, benefits information and counseling services. www.gsil.org/
ABLEDATA Database of assistive technology and rehabilitative equipment, with detailed, objective information on more than over 22,000 assistive devices currently available. Website is constantly updated. www.abledata.com/abledata.cfm?pageid=19329&ksectionid=19329
GettingHired.com Home of the social networking community and job portal for employment of people with disabilities. For employers, job-seekers, service providers and advocates. www.gettinghired.com/
For Employed Workers
NH ServiceLink Resource Centers Link to online and regional referral network that supports healthy and independent living. Includes links to resources on job supports, benefits, housing, clothing, transportation, child care and food. www.nh.gov/servicelink/
Medicaid for Employed Adults with Disabilities (MEAD) Program 1-800-852-3345 MEAD brochure (download PDF)
DisabilityInfo.gov Comprehensive online resource designed to provide people with disabilities and with information on accommodations, employment resources, tax incentives, and other timely issues. www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/
Community of Practice Sites
Communities of Practice Groups who share expertise and passion about a topic and interact on an ongoing basis. Solve problems, discuss insights and share information.
SharedWork.org Website to support and facilitate the work from individuals, organizations and agencies at the local, district, state, and national levels that share the goal of improving outcomes for youth with disabilities. Systematized set-up, easy to view; features What’s New, Repository and Discussion. www.sharedwork.org/
NH Community of Practice on Transition NH resource under SharedWork.org for all partners involved in transition to life after high school and in making a difference in the lives of New Hampshire’s youth, particularly those with disabilities. www.sharedwork.org/
Southwest Region Community of Practice on Transition To join, contact Steve Bigaj, Keene State College
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