Consumers and Family
People with disabilities and their families have many questions about whether employment is the right thing to do. Consumers who wish to explore employment options can learn about the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment supports that are available for going to work, self-employment options and transition materials.
The Americans with Disabilities Act was enacted into law in July 1992, and it prohibits the discrimination of qualified individuals with disabilities in a job application process and in all other aspects of employment - find information and technical assistance.
There are many resources people with disabilities can use to help in the workplace as they explore employment and after they are employed. Get details of
Assistive Technology,
Vocational Rehabilitation,
Benefits Analysis,
Personal Services Assistants and
Work Incentives in this section.
Find out about some of the most common characteristics of an entrepreneur and how proficient you can be running your own business.
This material provides information and resources related to healthcare transition issues.
Independent Living is a philosophy and a movement of people with disabilities who work for self-determination, equal opportunities and self-respect. Learn more about this movement here.
People who have difficulty hearing or speaking can use an IP Relay to communicate with anyone in the world through the Internet. Learn how an IP Relay works, the benefits of using an IP Relay and where to go to receive more information.
Medicaid Insurance for Workers with Disabilities (MIWD), referred to by some as Nebraska's Medicaid Buy-In, is intended to allow people who are competitively employed and who, because of wages would lose their benefits, to purchase Medicaid like private insurance.
Have questions about Medicare Part D? The Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) has created a flyer for anyone needing help with Part D.
Self employment is another option people with disabilities can explore. This information provides the benefits of exploring self-employment and offers a guideline on how to get started.
Americans with Disabilities Act