What Does Your Employment Path Look Like? Steps to Employment
Employment is a relationship between a business or organization and an employee, where both parties benefit. Being employed can help improve your self-esteem, generate happiness, and bring a sense of independence, purpose and community.
In many ways, the employment path is the same for people with developmental disabilities as it is for anyone seeking a job—no one has the same exact experience.
The employment pages are designed to help you think about where you are in the path and help you get the right experiences and information to pursue the type of job you want.
There are some key steps to finding employment that apply to all job seekers. These "Steps to Employment" can help you determine where you are on your path and if specific supports or resources are right for you. In addition to OPWDD and other state resources, there are these additional resources to help you along the steps.
Other State Employment Programs and Services
ACCES-VR is a program through the State Education Department that assists people...
The New York Employment Services System (NYESS) provides people of all abilities...
The New York Systems Change and Inclusive Opportunities Network (SCION) is an...
Find a Career Center location near you, operated by the Department of Labor, to...
The New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) developed an...
The Chief Disability Officer works to counter all forms of discrimination, like...
NYSID is a non-profit organization whose mission is to advance employment and...
Supporting Successful Employment Outcomes for People with Disabilities Employment First
New York State is committed to standing up for the employment needs of people with disabilities. The Employment First framework is part of a national movement that centers around the employment of people with disabilities.