Find entities actively involved in student-level recruiting services for the disabled

Entry-level internships are an excellent introduction to the working world. Participants learn marketable skills that can lead to long-term employment opportunities.

I recommend: Start on Success is an entry-level internship and job training program for disabled high school students in AL, CT, OH, MD and PA. Nationwide, contact Emerging Leaders for information on placement of disabled college students into summer internships.

Focus on job-matching agencies actively recruiting disabled workers

These agencies are often non-profit organizations that provide free job recruiters for disabled persons. Take advantage of this valuable resource in your search for employment.

I recommend: Register with Vocamotive.com, a recruiting agency that coordinates employment between disabled workers and employers seeking talent. Create an account with Disaboomjobs.com for access to their online resume services and job bank. Sign up with DisABLEd Person, Inc. to access online resources for resumes, job searches, forum membership and more.

Utilize disabled recruitment services offered by corporations seeking staff

When an employer develops in-house recruiting for the disabled, no third party involvement is necessary. Industry leaders facilitate staffing by implementing recruitment programs of their own design.

I recommend: T-Mobile and Prudential are leaders among national corporations hiring disabled applicants. A champion of diversity, Prudential also offers the forward-thinking ADAPT program (Abled and Disabled Associates Partnering Together), a resource for their employees. If you live in California, register with Sempra Energy, a utility company that actively recruits qualified candidates with physical or mental challenges.