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This 19-page research brief from the National Center for College Students with Disabilities examines research-based practices and current promising practices in providing support and training for college students with mental health disabilities to seek and gain employment and careers. Examining literature on the topic, the reports outlines how...

This 17-page research brief from the National Center for College Students with Disabilities summarizes the literature on the career development needs of college students with disabilities, highlights exemplary models of support, and provides recommendations on best practices and future efforts to support positive employment outcomes for persons...

This webpage, made available by the National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes, includes a report that provides "a comprehensive overview of the most current data on employment trends and trajectories for deaf individuals in the United States, serving as a resource for community members, advocates, educators, researchers, and policy makers."...

The National Resource Directory (NRD) is a database of vetted resources for service members, veterans, their families and caregivers. Resources are provided "... at the national, state and local levels to support recovery, rehabilitation and community reintegration." Categories include benefits and compensation, adaptive recreation, homeless...

The Institute for Veterans & Military Families at Syracuse University provides the Onward to Opportunity (O2O) service. O2O is a free career training program for transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses. Professional certification and employee support services are offered. This program "combines industry-validated curricula,...

This web page, from the National Deaf Center, includes state reports on postsecondary outcomes of deaf individuals. PDF reports are included for each state, Washington D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Figures and data are provided on educational attainment and earnings for deaf individuals compared to hearing individuals for each state versus...

The US Department of Labor's Veteran's Employment and Training Service (VETS) provides a number of resources that are intended to help veterans, service members and spouses find employment. VETS "... prepares America's veterans, service members and their spouses for meaningful careers, provides them with employment resources and expertise, protects...

The Warrior Care Recovery Coordination Program's mission is to support wounded, ill, and injured Service members during recovery and reintegration or transition to civilian life. To ensure that these Service members, their families, and caregivers are not forgotten, Warrior Care encompasses a holistic approach to recovery, healthcare, and...

This tip sheet, from Human Engineering Research Laboratories (HERL), includes guidance for educators, advisors, and counselors on how to support veterans. Guidance on supporting veterans is provided for education, job training, disabilities, and medical. A list of additional resources is also provided.