Resources

Learn about services from the NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD).

ACCES-VR provides job search, educational, and independent living services and supports that help people with disabilities achieve and maintain employment.

Gain skills and explore career interests through work readiness programs for youth.

Individuals receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits who are interested in becoming employed have access to supports built in by the Social Security Administration (SSA) that help protect their benefits.

Learn about the differences between the laws that protect young people with disabilities as they transition from high school to adulthood.

Formerly the TASC Exam, and now back to the GED, young adults may take the General Educational Development Test (GED) to earn a high school equivalency diploma.

Learn about the types of accommodations that may be available and how to request them.

When facing housing discrimination, learn about your rights under the law and how to file a complaint.

Job interviews provide a unique opportunity to reflect on one’s strengths, skills, and achievements. Here are some tips to help prepare for an upcoming job interview.