You can get information about non-competitive employment for people with disabilities.

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Learn about the 55-a program.

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The Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) launched NYC: ATWORK. As part of this initiative, the program put together the Business Development Council (BDC).

The Business Develpment Council (BDC) is a partnership of over 60 businesses.

These businesses are looking to fill:

• Entry-level jobs
• Manager positions

They are from the public and private sector.

Resources available for job seekers include:

• Jobs within the BDC and City government (55-a)
• Recruitment events held by employers
• Guidance on resumes and cover letters
• Employer feedback on relevant job applications
• Employer-led skills workshops
• Practice interviews (with feedback)
• Disclosure and reasonable accommodations
• Informational interviews to learn about careers
• Career mentoring days (job shadowing)

Learn more about NYC: ATWORK.

This program helps people with disabilities find and maintain employment.

This is through a range of:

• Vocational services
• Independent living services

ACCES-VR was formerly known as the VESID program.

You can learn about the program and get NYC office locations.

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Learn more about ACCES-VR.

Find district office locations.

By Phone