People with Disabilities

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Find job placement services, find job skills training, or learn what Illinois community colleges and universities have to offer. If you are looking for employment, want to start your own business, or have questions about job locations or educational requirements, disabilityworks can direct you to the right resources.

Want wide-ranging employment assistance?

Illinois workNet is the state's online initiative to increase employment opportunities for all state residents, including people with disabilities. You can apply there for specific job openings throughout the state and access job search information. Additionally, workNet provides the tools you need to plan a career, enhance your education and training, or build a business.

Illinois workNet also has specific resources for people with disabilities, including information on work incentives, disability benefits, advocacy, and transition.

Need training or job placement services?

The Chicagoland Provider Leadership Network (CPLN) has information about valuable job skills training and one-on-one job placement assistance. The Chicagoland Provider Leadership Network is a network of service providers that help people with disabilities find jobs or job training. These service providers offer a wide range of valuable job training programs or opportunities to enter post-secondary educational institutions so that you will be equipped with the skills necessary for success in the workplace. View CPLN List of Job Placement and Training Providers.

Job Board for People with Disabilities

Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital's AbilityLinks.org is an employment website created specifically for people with disabilities in the Chicago Metropolitan Area. There you can post your resume and search for job openings.

Search the People with Disabilities Resource Links section for more opportunities.