Washington State Department of Services for the Blind

Internet Resources

The Washington State Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)

http://www.wa.gov/dshs/dvr

A statewide employment resource for people with disabilities and businesses. Business services are customized and generally available at no cost.

American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Technical Assistance Program

http://www.ada-infonet.org

A federally funded network of grantees that provides information, training and technical assistance to businesses.

Washington State Business Leadership Network (BLN)

http://www.wsbln.org

A network of employers who educate and support businesses to hire, retain and improve customer service for people with disabilities.

UW Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology (DO-IT) Program

http://www.washington.edu/doit

Programs to promote the use of technology to maximize the independence, productivity and participation of people with disabilities.

Washington WorkSource

http://www.go2worksource.com

A joint venture of organizations dedicated to addressing Washington State’s employment needs.

President’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities

http://www.pcepd.gov

Educational kits, resources and facts about employing people with disabilities.

Allying Companies, Communities and Employees with Skills for Success (ACCESS)

http://www.accessnw.org

An annual job and technology expo held during October, the National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Provides employers with access to qualified, motivated job candidates with disabilities, and job seekers with a barrier-free environment for meeting a variety of employers.

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