Employment

Employment solutions for people with disabilities.

Human services agency that helps people with developmental and physical disabilities through vocational training and skill development. Suncome Industries PO Box 46 126 Water Street Northumberland, PA 17854 570-473-0159

OVR works to plan and facilitate successful transitions for students with disabilities from school to adult life. Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) Philadelphia 801 Market Street, Suite 6034 Philadelphia, PA 19107 215-560-1900

The Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) is the only non-regulatory federal agency that promotes policies and coordinates with employers and all levels of government to increase workplace success for people with disabilities. ODEP's mission is to develop and influence policies and practices that increase the number and quality of employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Office of Disability Employment Policy 200 Constitution Avenue NW Washington D.C. 20210 1-866-633-7365 email: Odep@dol.gov

The Social Security Administration pays disability benefits under two programs. The Social Security disability insurance program pays benefits to you and certain family members if you worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes. Your adult child also may qualify for benefits on your earnings record if he or she has a disability that started before age 22. The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program pays benefits to disabled adults and children who have limited income and resources. Social Security Administration 1500 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 2000A Philadelphia, PA 19102 800-772-1213

Organization that strives towards advancing community support and employment opportunities by offering services such as community living, employment, technical assistance, in-home, and day services. St. Johns Community Services Delaware PO Box 139 Rockland, DE 19732

Employment education training and support.

The Employment Here and Now! program matches eligible people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to unpaid internships at Temple University Hospital and Temple's University Main Campus in Philadelphia with a goal of achieving long-term, part-time employment. Employment Here and Now! 1755 N 13th Street, Student Center Room 411S Philadelphia, PA 19122 215-204-3861 email: EHereNow@temple.edu