Employment

Human services agency that helps people with developmental and physical disabilities through vocational training and skill development. Suncome Industries PO Box 46 126 Water Street Northumberland, PA 17854 570-473-0159

OVR works to plan and facilitate successful transitions for students with disabilities from school to adult life. Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) Philadelphia 801 Market Street, Suite 6034 Philadelphia, PA 19107 215-560-1900

The Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) is the only non-regulatory federal agency that promotes policies and coordinates with employers and all levels of government to increase workplace success for people with disabilities. ODEP's mission is to develop and influence policies and practices that increase the number and quality of employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Office of Disability Employment Policy 200 Constitution Avenue NW Washington D.C. 20210 1-866-633-7365 email: Odep@dol.gov

The Social Security Administration pays disability benefits under two programs. The Social Security disability insurance program pays benefits to you and certain family members if you worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes. Your adult child also may qualify for benefits on your earnings record if he or she has a disability that started before age 22. The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program pays benefits to disabled adults and children who have limited income and resources. Social Security Administration 1500 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 2000A Philadelphia, PA 19102 800-772-1213

Organization that strives towards advancing community support and employment opportunities by offering services such as community living, employment, technical assistance, in-home, and day services. St. Johns Community Services Delaware PO Box 139 Rockland, DE 19732

Employment education training and support.

Community Integrated Services is the largest Philadelphia-area job search and job support agency assisting people with disabilities in locating employment and succeeding in a job. Our job seekers have found fulfilling employment throughout diverse sectors, including clerical services, retail, food service, hospitality & tourism, gaming, childcare, and healthcare. We work with job seekers in Philadelphia, Montgomery, Delaware, Chester, and Bucks counties as well as the state of Delaware. Community Integrated Services (CIS) 441 N 5th Street, Suite 101 Philadelphia, PA 19123 215-238-7411 email: info@cisworks.org

PA Career Link is a free, one-stop shop with highly trained staff ready to assist with your job search. Our services include resume workshops, free career counseling, job search assistance, interview skills training, skills assessment, job fairs, training opportunity exploration, computer training, free access to a computer lab, and career exploration. Go online to seek other resources and find your nearest location.