Employment Resources and Training

• South Middlesex Opportunity Council (SMOC) Economic and Workforce Development – located in Framingham. SMOC also offers workshops in computer skills, job search skills and more. Call the Opportunity Center at (508) 620-2677 for the schedule.
• Central Mass Employment Collaborative finds employment opportunities in central Mass. MWCIL towns include Bellingham, Franklin and Medway.
• MassAbility (formerly Mass Rehabilitation Commission (MRC)
  • MRC Consumer Handbook of Services
  • Career Programs and Services – Through these Career Services [previously known as Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)], you can find a job and work toward achieving your professional goals. Career Services are available to individuals age 14 and above, with moderate and/or severe disabilities
  • Framingham Vocational Rehab Office
• MassHire Career Centers for Job Seekers – Link between workers and employers to bring about economic opportunity
  • MASSHIRE Metro South/West – Framingham and Norwood locations
  • MASSHIRE Worcester-Southbridge Career Center – Worcester and Southbridge locations
• Disability Info Job Resources Fact Sheets – Includes info on support services and benefits

Workplace Accommodations

• Disability Resources from the U.S. Department of Labor
• Work Without Limits of Massachusetts provides employment information.
• Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is for employees with disabilities, and for employers.
  • Searchable Online Accommodation Resource (SOAR) – accommodation options for people with disabilities at work and school
  • Employers’ Practical Guide to Reasonable Accommodation Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Accessible Technology in the Workplace promotes the use of accessible electronic information technology. 5/14/2024 – website is down
• AgrAbility – is a national program to help remove the obstacles to farming for people with disabilities. Cultivating Accessible Agriculture
• ICI at UMASS Boston promotes people with disabilities living in their communities through training, consultation, clinical and employment services, and research.

Job Directories

• MassHire JobQuest
• Talent Acquisition Portal – national talent pool of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) candidates looking for employment and a job posting system for businesses looking to hire individuals with disabilities.
• Entry Point! – The objective of this program is to encourage and develop talent among undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities who have demonstrated an interest in pursuing a STEM career. 
• Workforce Recruitment Program for College Students with Disabilities – Database by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy, and the U.S. Department of Defense
  • Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) for Federal Officials to register and search independently for candidates who meet their hiring needs
  • Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Participation (EARN) – offers information and resources to help organizations of all sizes recruit, hire, retain and advance people with disabilities
• Providers Council has an extensive listing for Human Services workers in Massachusetts.

For Employers

• Small Business at Work: A toolkit to help small businesses leverage the talents of people with disabilities – From the NorthEast ADA Center – This toolkit provides curated information and essential resources about how (and why!) small businesses can successfully hire and retain employees with disabilities.
• Recruiting, Hiring, Retaining and Promoting People with Disabilities: A Resource Guide for Employers – Comprehensive Guide from the Feds on all aspects of employing people with disabilities. A good read for job-seekers, too! From the Obama White House Archives.