The office of Disability Employment Policy provides national leadership on disability employment policy by developing and influencing the use of evidence-based disability employment policies and practices, building collaborative partnerships, and delivering creditable and authoritative data on employment of people with disabilities. Visit this Web site for publications including accommodations in the workplace, discrimination, and job seeking.
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950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Civil Rights Division, Disability Rights Section - NYA
Washington, DC 20530
(800) 514-0301
http://www.ada.gov/
The US Department of Justice provides information about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) through a toll-free ADA Information line. The service allows businesses, government offices, and individuals to call and ask questions about general or specific ADA requirements, including questions about the ADA Standards for Accessible Design.
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Rosalind Jaffe, known as the "Chronic Illness Career Coach," writes extensively about chronic illness and the workplace. Those who are unemployed or underemployed may want to consider adding their name to the "Back to Work" waiting list; a small program Rosalind maintains for those who are unable to afford her regular coaching fee. Visit the site's Blog for even more information about working with a chronic illness.
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Mediate.com serves as a bridge between professionals offering mediation services and people considering mediation services. Services offered include divorce, employment, and estate planning, among other subjects. You can search for a mediator by state or topic on this Web site.
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The Job Accommodation Network is a service provided by the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy. JAN's mission is to help retain disabled workers' employment by providing information on job accommodations. To search specifically for Parkinson's disease, search "By Disability" under the "A-Z of Disabilities and Accommodations" tab.
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