SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Americans with Disabilities Act Information
The US Department of Justice ADA Home Page contains lots of information about ADA, its enforcement, technical assistance, regulations and more.

Department of Defense Voluntary Education Program
The DoD Voluntary Education Program provides off-duty civilian high school, vocational-technical, undergraduate and graduate educational opportunities to U.S. military personnel worldwide. These services are provided through the respective Services and their local education centers.

Job Accommodation Network
JAN is not a job placement service, but an international toll-free consulting service that provides information about job accommodations and the employability of people with disabilities. JAN also provides information regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans provides legislative advocacy, public education, and technical assistance for service providers of homeless veterans.

National Spinal Cord Injury Association
This is the international resource for people living with spinal cord injury. The National Spinal Cord Injury Association, in conjunction with a wide range of sponsors, updates this site with the latest information and features for the SCI community.

Office of Federal Contract Compliance
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance (OFCCP) is responsible for prohibiting discrimination against, and requires affirmative action in all personnel practices for,  special disabled veterans, Vietnam Era veterans, and veterans who served on active duty during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized. It applies to all firms that have a nonexempt Government contract or subcontract of $25,000 or more.  Employers, veterans and professional employment and training staff can learn more about the Federal Contractor Program at this site.

Persian Gulf Information Hotline
This site contains various topics of information of special interest and concern to Persian Gulf veterans and their families. Included is information about Gulf War Syndrome, a referral network, chat rooms and more.

Post Traumatic Stress Resources Page
The purpose of this page is to list and maintain information and links to professional information on Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome from whatever cause.

President's Committee on People with Disabilities
Take a look at this innovative site. Includes information about the Committee, the Job Accommodation Network, publications available, press releases and more.

Small Business Administration Office of Veteran Affairs
Disabled veterans of any era and Vietnam-era veterans who cannot secure business financing on reasonable terms from private sector or guaranty loan sources can turn to the US Small Business Administration (SBA) for direct loans. Veterans can use the loans to set up a small business or to operate or expand an existing small business. The ceiling on these loans is $150,000. SBA also assists individuals interested in starting up a business through Small Business Development Center (SBDC) network and the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) program.

Troops to Teachers Program
Troops to Teachers provides Referral Assistance and Placement services to service members and civilian employees of Department of Defense who are interested in beginning a second career in public education as teacher or teacher's aides. The DANTES Troops to Teachers office will help in "linking" applicants with teacher certification programs and employment opportunities.