2•1•1 Nevada - Disability Related Employment Programs

https://www.nevada211.org/disability-services/disability-employment-programs/

Nevada 211 Disability Related Employment Programs for individuals with disabilities that provide job development, training, placement, and other support services that help people with disabilities prepare for, find and retain employment.

Best Buddies Jobs Program

https://www.bestbuddies.org/nevada/jobs/

The Best Buddies Jobs program represents one of our organization’s five key mission pillars, Integrated Employment. This program secures jobs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), allowing them to earn an income, pay taxes, and continuously and independently support themselves.

The Jobs program places focus beyond the typical jobs in which a person with IDD might be placed. Best Buddies focuses on finding work that matches the job seeker’s interests and talents.

Navigating the Job Market with a Disability

Are you a student with a disability in Nevada looking to enter the workforce? According to a study by the National Center for Education Statistics, only 41% of individuals with disabilities are employed, compared to 79% of individuals without disabilities. Let's discuss strategies and resources for finding job opportunities and advocating for accommodations in the workplace. What are some challenges you have faced in your job search journey?