Employment Resources

Vocational Rehabilitation

Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) assists people with disabilities prepare for, obtain and maintain employment in competitive careers. VR services are individualized for each student by helping students set employment goals and identify the steps and services necessary for achieving their goals.

 

Rochester Institute of Technology - Employment resources for business and employees

This is a helpful site for how to prepare for interviews, how to best work with a Deaf employee, reasonable accommodations, and other wonderful downloadable materials.

 

Ability for Hire

Resources designed to provide education and resources to employers, individuals with disabilities, and the general public promoting the inclusion and advancement of South Dakotans with disabilities into the workforce.

 

JAN - Job Accommodation Network

Recommended accommodations in employment settings for employees who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing.  One can also research the askjan.org website for accommodations for other disabilities as well.

 

American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Programs