Eugene School District 4J

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Career Resources
Job Accommodation Network (JAN) — Free consulting service that provides information about job accommodations, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the employability of people with disabilities

Incight — Headquartered in Portland this organization provides information on scholarships, internships, jobs, and eMentoring as well as other information relevant to people with disabilities.

Federal Jobs Net — Information and employment opportunities within the federal government for people with disabilities. 

Disability Equity Index: 2022 Best Places to Work — Most comprehensive benchmarking tool for disability inclusion at top companies

American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) Summer Internship program — geared toward developing innovative leaders that will further the causes of the disability community.

What Can You Do? The Campaign for Disability Employment — Resources for Job Seekers

Employer Assistance and Resource Network for Disability Inclusion (EARN) — Neurodiversity Hiring Initiatives and Partnerships

Oregon Department of Human Services: Vocational Rehabilitation Services — VR helps people with disabilities find and keep a job, and helps businesses with inclusive hiring support.

Workforce Recruitment Program — A federal recruitment and referral program that connects federal and private-sector employers nationwide with highly motivated college students and recent graduates with disabilities who are eager to demonstrate their abilities in the workplace through summer or permanent jobs.

Other Resources:

Embrace Autism Quizzes (self-identifying Autism and AUDHD free online quizzes)

Keep in mind, this website is an informal resource, it does not formally diagnose, and does not give formal medical or legal advice, and is not affiliated with 4J School District. Many Autistic and AUDHD individuals feel that this quiz site has better designed assessments and more accurate to each individual than standard formal assessments but it is essential to clarify that you cannot gain any formal or legal diagnosis or status via the online assessments at this website. Treat it as a fun activity, entertainment, or a self-care for personal validation.