Students
Employment
Employment resources for the Disabled
: the Riley guide
A list of employment resources that include links to organizations that support
people with disabilities.
Job seekers - get resources
The Think Beyond the Label jobs portal
gives you information, tools and resources to help ensure that your job search results in meaningful
employment in your chosen field. Unlike traditional job boards, Think Beyond the Label connects job seekers
with businesses who are actively recruiting job candidates with disabilities. For those with a college
degree or those who are earning one.
Services & programs for people in Oregon with developmental disabilities
Employment Support is a service that assists an individual to get, learn and
keep a paid job/career in an integrated work setting where most of your co-workers are persons without
disabilities. Paid work may be full time or part time. Each worker with a disability may have his or her own
individual job or work within a small group called a crew or enclave.
What do you want to do for a living?
My Next Move is an interactive tool for job seekers and students to learn more about their career
options, including growing jobs.
Oregon Employment Department
A place to begin searching for jobs in Oregon.
Project OPEN: Oregon Peer Employment Network
This site is dedicated to all things related to employment, especially for those who experience
mental health challenges. In the Resources, Related Articles & Links, and Tools for Peer Employment
Specialists pages, you should find enough resources and information that will help you with your own
employment goals or help you as you support other peers with their employment goals. Although some of the
resources found in this site are based in Oregon, there are many that are national resources. And the tools
and information found here are generally universal, making this site a great source regardless of the state
you reside.
State of Oregon Jobs
A place to search for State of Oregon jobs.
US Military
What is the military? In simple terms, the U.S. Armed Forces are made up of the five armed service
branches: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy. There are three general categories of
military people: active duty (full-time soldiers and sailors), reserve & guard forces (usually work a
civilian job, but can be called to full-time military duty), and veterans and retirees (past members of the
military).
Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Information for OVRS clients and advocates, can also search for a local office and a contact.
Oregon workforce development
Includes Oregon youth conservation corps information, GED program, a list of careers, and other
information on the left sidebar.
Young worker's rights
A site that explains the federal and state labor laws for youth.
Interviews: dressing for, questions to ask, things to know
This site is directed toward the college grad it is still very useful for anyone looking to have a
successful interview.
Resumes and Cover letters
this site has all the information you need to create effective job search correspondence, including
resumes and cover letters with examples (warning there are ads on the page that would charge you for
their work).
Job search websites
A list of the top 10 job search sites, read the column titled Bottom line to find the best one for
your needs.
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Oregon and Southwest Washington
The employment department at UCP is called Employment Solutions. We assist qualified job seekers who
experience a disability to connect with employers who value what they bring to the workplace.
Post Secondary Education
Education Evaluation Center Services
The EEC utilizes a client-centered approach to provide a comprehensive evaluation of the disabilities
that children and adults may have, as well as their individual strengths and weaknesses. The EEC uses
a multidisciplinary team approach to evaluate the impact of a disability on an individual's daily life
in school, at work, in the community and in the family.
College Resources for Disabled Students
Prospective college students with disabilities will find that many campuses are equipped with offices
and services that address accessibility, accommodation, and Assistive Technology for a diverse range
of needs. Student services offices and disability coordinators at many colleges work to make campuses
inclusive environments through specialized advocacy, support, and academic services.
Financial Aid Guide for Students with Disabilities
A financial aid and scholarship guide for students with disabilities, one of the few comprehensive
and simple-to-use directories of its kind. It lists numerous scholarship options for students with
disabilities that range from national financial aid opportunities to local opportunities within the United
States and Canada. Each scholarship profile indicates whether online programs at accredited colleges or
universities are eligible for the award.
Financial Aid, scholarships and loans
A comprehensive source of student financial aid information, advice and tools. Access to FInAId is
free for all users.
Financial Aid Opportunities for Disabled Students
There are many financing options and benefits available to disabled students. This is our guide to
the opportunities out there.
Information for those planning to go to college
This site includes a university & college search tool, information about SAT, college admission,
college planning, AP courses, and financial aid.
Students with disabilites preparing for college
Questions and answers about the differences in in rights for the disabled after leaving high school
and their responsiblities.
Oregon Community College and workforce development
This has the Oregon Community College Directory
Campus Life
Answers questions about college life: establishing a budget, how to pick a college roommate, arrange a
college schedule that you can live with, about your freshman year
Planning for college
With a variety of colleges available, you need
to understand your options and choose the right college for you. A little college planning can put you on
the road to success. You might need information about choosing a college or what questions to ask on your
campus tour. You will also need to know how to prepare for college admission, understand application
deadlines, find out about paying for college and financial aid, or maybe consider the available
extracurricular activities at your schools of choice.
The first year at college, the transition year
Whether you need help picking a school that is the best fit, are looking for tips on managing stress
once on campus, or want guidance in making a smooth transition for a student dealing with an issue like
depression, this site has the tools and information you need. The Transition Year is an online resource
center to help parents and students focus on emotional health before, during and after the college
transition.
Career and Trade schools
A list of career trade schools in Oregon
Tips on selecting a trade school
Helpful tips on how to select a private career school
Job Corps
Job Corps is a free education and training program that helps young people learn a career, earn a high
school diploma or GED, and find and keep a good job. For eligible young people at least 16 years of age
that qualify as low income, Job Corps provides the all-around skills needed to succeed in a career and in
life.
GED
GED Oregon has a list of GED exam resources and links
Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD)
AHEAD is the premiere professional association committed to full participation of persons with
disabilities in post secondary education.
Transition to adult life for students
Oregon High School Exit options
A list of oregon diplomas and alternatives and their definitions
Career development
Topics for a more detailed look at the
career development process and steps that are important for you as you pursue a work life. You will find
practical ideas about the career development process.
Resources for recreation
A national site that lists recreation that is accessible to people with disabilities
Oregon Disability Sports
A resource directory of pacific northwest based sports and recreation programs
Volunteering
It helps answer the question where can I volunteer if I'm handicapped
Type into google search: Volunteering in Oregon
There are so many sites on google that encourages volunteering, try a few of them to see if they
would be a match for you
YMCA
We know that lasting personal and social change comes about when we all work together. That’s why, at the
Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure
that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.
YWCA
The YWCA USA is one of the oldest and largest women's organizations in the nation
Driving
this page provides information about obtaining an Oregon Drivers License for 18 and older, under 18
or a commercial driver's license
Other transportation in Oregon
Information about travel by train, bus and light-rail and other public transportation in Oregon
Independent Living Connections
This resource page is designed to help you and yours take apart the concept of independent living,
examine its many elements, and put the concept back together again with concrete plans and insight into
what it takes to turn the concept into reality.
Independent Living Resources: programs
By offering the four core services of Advocacy, Information and Referral, Peer Counseling and Skills
Training, Independent Living Resources helps people to help themselves.
Independent Living Resources: List of other resources
Independent Living Resources wants you to know about all the resources that are available to you. Here is
a list of other organizations which we believe the people we serve would benefit knowing about.
Oregon Housing and Community Services
Affordable housing resources for Oregon
Rental and Housing Search
Connecting people with affordable housing in the Portland/Vancouver metro area
US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Affordable housing resources
Fair Housing Council of Oregon
The Fair Housing Council of Oregon (FHCO) is a nonprofit civil rights organization driven to eliminate
illegal housing discrimination through enforcement and education across Oregon. We promote equal access
to housing by providing education, outreach, technical assistance, and enforcement opportunities
specifically related to federal, state, and local fair housing laws. These laws protect against illegal
housing discrimination based on “protected class status” in any housing transaction and, in fact, any
housing situation.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Offers a publication that offers young adults guidance on career research, including preliminary
exploration, getting and conducting informational interviews, and using internet resources for further
inquiry.
Getting the Most out of Vocational Rehabilitation
This publication describes the vocational rehabilitation system by responding to questions frequently
asked by individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to give you information that will help you get the
services you need to reach your employment goals.
Searching websites for information
Instructions on how to search google
While still in High School
Goal setting
here are 5 facts about goal setting
Effective study strategies
The Study Guides and Strategies website
How to organize your time
4 strategies to help you organize your time
Note taking skills
Note-taking is a skill that can help you do well on all your schoolwork — everything from taking
tests to researching a paper. But unfortunately, most schools don't have classes that teach you how to take
notes. So here are some tips.
Oregon High School Exit options
a list of high school diplomas and alternatives
Oregon Diploma credit requirements
These refer to state-wide requirements and serve as a minimum for graduation. Local districts may
have additional graduation requirements. For the most complete list of requirements for graduation, please
contact your local high school
Advanced Placement (AP) classes and test
The College Board's Advanced Placement courses are college-level classes in a wide variety of
subjects that you can take while still in high school. They offer you challenging course work and a taste of
what college classes are like.
National Center for Learning Disabilities, top 10 tips for Students
This includes a top 10 list of ways for students with LD to orchestrate a successful transition to
college.
Planning for College
With a variety of colleges available, you need to understand your options and choose the right college
for you. A little college planning can put you on the road to success. You might need information about
choosing a college or what questions to ask on your campus tour. You will also need to know how to prepare
for college admission, understand application deadlines, find out about paying for college and financial
aid, or maybe consider the available extracurricular activities at your schools of choice.
Planning for a job
A place to begin when searching for jobs in Oregon
Planning to live independently
This resource page is designed to help you and yours take apart the concept of independent living,
examine its many elements, and put the concept back together again with concrete plans and insight into what
it takes to turn the concept into reality.
Fully Inclusive Theater Company Production for Youth
Emerging Leaders Players (ELP) is the first fully inclusive West Coast-based theater group for youth
and adolescents (ages 13-30) with and without disabilities that live in and nearby Portland, Oregon. ELP is
a part of a larger group of transition services offered through the University Center for Excellence in
Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) located within the Institute on Development & Disability (IDD) at
Oregon Health and Science University.
Planning for additional education
A list of career trade schools in
Oregon
Getting a driver's license
This page provides information on obtaining an Oregon Driver License (provisional) if you are under
the age of 18. Other requirements apply if you are
18 years of age or older.
Job Corps
Job Corps is a free education and training program that helps young people learn a career, earn a high
school diploma or GED, and find and keep a good job. For eligible young people at least 16 years of age
that qualify as low income, Job Corps provides the all-around skills needed to succeed in a career and in
life.
GED
GED Oregon has GED exam resources and links
Youth Hood
Here you can start thinking about what you want to do with the rest of your life. This website was built
to help you plan for the future.
Teen's Health
Answers questions that teens have about health issues