Employment

Employment is the cornerstone of economic independence. The following website presents employment resources to enhance employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and employer's resources of "best practices" in hiring people with disabilities.

Provides training and advocacy to improve and expand integrated employment opportunities, services, and outcomes for people with disabilities.

Publicly funded resource for job seekers and businesses.

Providing free clothing to northland families in need.

Assisting low-income residents of Clay, Jackson and Platte counties in Missouri to become self-sufficient by providing comprehensive supportive services.

Inspiring individuals to realize their dreams and achieve economic independence by providing hope, resources, and a plan.

Promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.

Search for jobs in Missouri.

The premiere one-stop destination for job seekers and employers in the Greater Kansas City area.

Bridging the gap between job seekers with disabilities and employers looking to hire.

Customized job training, employment placement, and other services for people who have disabilities, lack education or job experience, or face employment challenges.

Program to promote career development for students and adult job seekers with disabilities through hands-on career exploration, mentoring and events.

Solutions to help government contractors succeed in navigating the complexities of disability compliance and inclusion.

If you believe you have been discriminated against in employment, housing or public accommodations based on your race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, maritial status, familial status, sexual orientation or gender identity you may file a claim with the Kansas City Human Relations Department.

Answers about workplace accommodations or the ADA and related legislation.

JVS engages, encourages and empowers anyone with a barrier, whether due to physical or developmental disabilities, or acculturation difficulties, to acieve social, cultural and economic integration.

Enabling people with disabilities to enhance their professional lives by providing a dedicated system for finding employment.

To enhance the lives of adults with disabilities by providing a lifetime of meaningful employment choices.

The agency of Johnson County government that facilitates career and personal development for Johnson County residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Employment and training services for those that have a disability that can assist them in becoming employed.

A source for employment information and inspiration. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration.

Employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities at Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics to help acquire hands-on work experience.

Templates for resumes and cover letters from Microsoft.

SHIFT helps match employers with SHIFT registered job-seekers who happen to have a disability.

National organization creating job opportunities for people with significant disabilities.

Works with businesses to successfully recruit, hire and retain qualified workers with disabilities and provides important tools to help federal contractors meet new compliance requirements.

Program designed for people who receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, but want to go to work.

The ADA: Your empolyment righs as an individual with a disability.

If you want to work but have a disability that keeps you from finding or keeping a job, Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) may be able to help you. VR specializes in employment and training services that can assist you in becoming employed. A VR counselor will determine your eligibility for services.

Through structured and personalized career services WEN creates positive change in the lives of women who struggle with social, economic and educational barriers to employment.