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4 Leading Job Sites for People With Disabilities

Searching for a job can be difficult. After all, you want to find a job that matches your skill set while ideally offering a positive, inclusive work culture and responsibilities that align with your passions. For someone who has a disability, that job search can sometimes be extra challenging. That’s where these below employment sites can help - Circa, AbilityLinks, RecruitDisability, and SourceAbled help individuals with disabilities find job listings based on their preferences. 

Circa - Disability Job Exchange

Circa is committed to helping people with disabilities, like you, find the ideal job by connecting you with employers who believe in building diverse workforces. They state that their Disability job board and expert resources can help guide you through the search process to find the perfect company and role that matches your experience and skills. Users can upload their resume and search for specific job skill requirements. 

AbilityLinks

AbilityLinks is another common job site that helps individuals with disabilities find jobs.

According to their site, AbilityLinks connects a dynamic talent pool of applicants with disabilities to a network of employers that value disability inclusion. Each member company adds a company page to help others learn more about their business. The jobs the company posts appear on the page. Companies receive applications and can search resumes. Qualified candidates with disabilities post resumes and apply for jobs.

RecruitDisability

RecruitDisability is part of The Sierra Group, and enables users to search for specific jobs based on the job title or based on open positions. You can also create a resume, upload a current resume, and set up job alerts so that you’re notified when a new position is posted in your area based on your requirements. 

SourceAbled

SourceAbled is a tech enabled hiring platform that follows a consultative approach and is free for job seekers with disabilities. Their model ensures people receive support throughout the job seeking and placement process. This platform also offers free training and coaching to job seekers to enhance their employment skills and job readiness. 

Searching for a new job can be overwhelming and intimidating. An individual with a disability might need support in the process of seeking a job and could benefit from additional tools that can help the individual to identify a job that matches their skills, interest, and strengths. The above job sites are effective resources connecting neurodiverse individuals to employers through platforms that are accessible and can potentially lead to successful job placement. 

About SimplyHome

In both the workplace and at home, self-determination and independence are desired and necessary for an individual to live a life of their choosing. SimplyHome designs and installs innovative and affordable technology solutions that transform how we care for individuals with disabilities, aging adults, and veterans. Our technology empowers individuals to live independently  while ensuring caregiver peace of mind. 

 Our sensor-based systems can adapt over time to alleviate concerns about cooking safety, medication adherence, and the risk of wandering or falls. We work with service providers, managed care organizations (MCOs), and families to mitigate challenges. Caregivers are notified only when they are needed, promoting the highest level of independence possible for the individual.

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