Employment
Searchable Online Accommodation Resource (SOAR)
Resource Author/Owner/Service Provider
US Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)
Description
The Job Accommodation Network (JAN's) Searchable Online Accommodation Resource (SOAR) system is designed to let users explore various accommodation options for people with disabilities in work and educational settings. These accommodation ideas are not all inclusive. If you do not find answers to your questions, please contact JAN directly. JAN's experienced consultants are happy to discuss specific accommodation needs in a confidential manner.
Additional Information
These accommodation ideas are not all inclusive. If you do not find answers to your questions, please contact Job Accommodation Network (JAN) directly at (800) 526-7234 (Voice) and (877) 781-9403 (TTY)
Websites
- Searchable Online Accommodation ResourceTranslate Ada Accessible
Hotlines
- (800) 526-7234, Toll Free
- (877) 781-9403, TTY
Categories
AccessibilityAssistive TechnologyDevelopmental DisabilitiesDevelopmental Disability/Complex Health IssueDisability DisclosureDisability RightsEmploymentEmployment SupportsHearing Impairment/DeafnessInformation and ReferralIntellectual Disabilities/Mental DisabilitiesLearning DisabilitiesMental HealthMental Health/Developmental DisabilityMotor/Physical DisabilitiesPost-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Traumatic Brain InjuryVision Impairment/BlindnessRelated Terms
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A-Z of Disabilities and Accommodations
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(518) 432-7861
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866-871-3000 Toll Free
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Family/Youth Support and Peer Advocacy
Information and support for individuals and families with behavioral, emotional, physical and/or mental health challenges.
- Families Together in New York State (FTNYS) Regional Parent Advisors
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- YouthPOWER! Regional Teams
- 411 on Disability Disclosure: A Workbook for Youth with Disabilities
- A-Z of Disabilities and Accommodations
- Accessing Home and Community-Based Services: A Guide for Self-Advocates
- ADA.Gov
- Casey Life Sills (CLS) Assessment Tool
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- NYS Governor's Program to Hire Individuals with Disabilities
- Searchable Online Accommodation Resource (SOAR)
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- Transition Tool Kit
- Workforce GPS
- Youth.gov
Financial Assistance
Help given to a person or organization in the form of money, loans, reduced taxes, etc.
- myBenefits!
- ABLE Accounts: 10 Things You Should Know
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- Accessing Home and Community-Based Services: A Guide for Self-Advocates
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- Casey Life Sills (CLS) Assessment Tool
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- Disability Scholarships
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- Foster Club's Transition Toolkit
- Tip Sheets - Employment, Education, Living Skills and More
- Transition Brochure - Housing and Employment Supports
- Transition Tip Sheets for People with Disabilities
- Transition Tool Kit
- Workers' Compensation - On-the-Job Injury or Illness
- Youth.gov
Legal/Civil Rights/Protective Services
Information regarding the discrimination against people with physical/mental disabilities, as well as information on protective services.
- 411 on Disability Disclosure: A Workbook for Youth with Disabilities
- ADA.Gov
- A-Z of Disabilities and Accommodations
- Accessing Home and Community-Based Services: A Guide for Self-Advocates
- Disability Resource Clearinghouse and Navigators
- Disability Rights NY Hotlines & Resources
- Disability.Gov
- Essential Skills to Getting a Job
- How to Get a Good Start on the Outside
- NYS Governor's Program to Hire Individuals with Disabilities
- Preparing Your Child/Young Adult for Work
- Searchable Online Accommodation Resource (SOAR)
- Temporary and Emergency Assistance Programs and Services
- Tip Sheets - Employment, Education, Living Skills and More
- Transition Tip Sheets for People with Disabilities
- Transition Tool Kit
- Workers' Compensation - On-the-Job Injury or Illness
- Youth.gov
Training and Technical Assistance
Planning, development, delivery, and evaluation of activities designed to achieve specific learning objectives and help resolve problems.
- National Disability Navigator Resource Collaborative (NDNRC)
- Adult Career and Continuing Education Services - Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) District Offices
- Adult Career and Continuing Education Services - Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR)
- Become an Apprentice
- Helping Youth Build Work Skills for Job Success: Tips for Parents and Families
- Helping Youth Develop Soft Skills for Job Success: Tips for Parents and Families
- NYS Career Center Locator
- NYS Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped
- Skills Gap Roadmap for Case Managers
- Transition Brochure - Housing and Employment Supports
- What the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Means for Young People with Disabilities in NYS
- Workforce GPS
