The National Center on Self-Employment, Business Ownership, and Telecommuting has issued a report identifying ways Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agencies can enhance business-ownership and self-employment opportunities for people with disabilities, especially those categorized as having the most significant disabilities.
Employer Supports: Accommodations
Vocational rehabilitation counselors play a key role by helping employers interact with jobseekers or employees asking for accommodations.
Strategies to Identify and Support Businesses’ Hiring and Retention of Persons with Disabilities Webinar
Get an overview of the challenges that businesses experience in hiring and retaining individuals with disabilities in their workforce.
Mental Health Outreach Guide
Learn how employers and VR counselors can create an environment conducive to good mental health – for all employees.
Career Pathways Resources
The National Clearinghouse of Rehabilitation Training Materials (NCRTM) has gathered together a curated list of resources focused on Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities (CPID).
Self-Employment Training Resources
Learn more about helping people with disabilities pursue their self-employment and business ownership goals through this curated list of training.