Find Information About Employing People with Disabilities

Georgia's Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (GVRA) makes available to Georgia employers a wide variety of services while also educating businesses about people with disabilities in the workplace. VR Rehabilitation Employment Specialists, who are located in more than 50 offices statewide and who understand and support the dynamics of the marketplace, concentrate on helping employers find the right people for the right jobs. In addition, the following web site resources provide extensive information about the full inclusion and successful employment of people with disabilities.

Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (GVRA)

Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services for Employing People with Disabilities

Find Information About Employing People with Disabilities - Related Links

  • ABILITYJobs for Employers
    Use this fee-for-service recruitment option that allows members to post job openings and search a résumé database of persons with disabilities who are qualified applicants for job vacancies.
  • Employer Assistance and Resource Network (EARN)
    Link to this resource and assistance service for employers seeking to recruit, hire and/or retain qualified individuals with disabilities.
  • Workforce Recruitment Program for College Students with Disabilities (WRP)
    Businesses nationwide may use this resource to identify qualified temporary and/or permanent employees from a variety of fields.
  • Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
    Link to comprehensive information about employing and retaining workers with disabilities, including resources for job accommodations.
  • Southeast ADA Center
    Learn about this regional center and its resources, including services to promote awareness about the ADA, accessible information technology, and the rights and abilities of people with disabilities.
  • Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities
    Access information about this planning council which is charged with improving public policies that affect people with developmental disabilities and their families.
  • Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)
    Link to this U.S. Department of Labor office which helps increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities through education, training, assistive technology, and awareness programs.
  • National Organization on Disability
    Access current disability-related news as well as a wide range of resources and information about increasing the participation of people with disabilities in all aspects of life.
  • The Work Site
    This Social Security Administration (SSA) web site facilitates the employment of beneficiaries with disabilities through partnerships and program innovation.
  • Web Accessibility Evaluation Tools
    Access a variety of evaluation tools, provided by the Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI), which can be used to help determine if a web site meets accessibility guidelines.