Resources for Additional Credentials:
The Credentialed Employment Support Professional™ (CESP) program recognizes individuals who have demonstrated a sufficient level of knowledge and skill to provide integrated employment services to a variety of populations.
Learn more about the CESP program here: CESP™ – Association of People Supporting Employment First
Resources to Help Your Job Seekers:
IPS is an evidence-based Supported Employment toolkit for persons with mental illness to find and keep employment.
Learn more about IPS here: Individual Placement and Support (IPS) – A Supported Employment Model | SAMHSA Library
JAN is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations.
Learn more about JAN here: JAN – Job Accommodation Network
Career exploration tools: O*NET® Career Exploration Tools at O*NET Resource Center
Federal Resources:
U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Policy CIE Resources for Employment Service Providers | U.S. Department of Labor
Ticket to Work information: Ticket Overview | The Work Site | SSA
Americans with Disability Act: Your rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) | USAGov
State Resources:
Find contact information for your state’s Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies here: State Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies | Rehabilitation Services Administration
Employment First Resource List developed by the State Employment Leadership Network (SELN). Use this map to find disability advocacy help in your state: Employment First Map – Association of People Supporting Employment First
Disability Rights Advocates in your state: Find a Chapter of The Arc
WorkWorksUSA Resources:
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