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Works with individuals who have disabilities to achieve their employment, independence and economic goals.

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Prevocational Training
Subsidized Employment
Vocational Assessment
Vocational Rehabilitation

Employment and training opportunities to individuals with disabilities, special needs, immigrants, refugees, and other barriers to employment. To apply for a position go online to www.lincolngoodwill.org.

Retail Organizational Employment offers paid work opportunities for individuals who meet basic admission requirements and have sufficient skills to operate independently in their chosen area of employment, after an orientation period. Individual Program Plans are developed to help participants gain the skills necessary to obtain future competitive employment. Participants are provided service coordination and case management services.

Job Outfitters assists individuals with obtaining proper interview and work apparel. Participants must be actively seeking employment or have recently secured employment. Case management takes place at the American Job Center.

Goodwill's Job Connection is located downtown in the Goodwill Retail Store. The purpose of Job Connection is to maximize the employability of job seekers in a market that requires some computer knowledge in nearly all jobs. Individuals may receive assistance with resume and cover letter creation and templates are available for use. Staff members are also available to help guide guests through online applications. Classes or tutorials for basic computer skills, typing and data entry are also made available. Many of the tutorials are available in both English and Spanish.

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Job Search/Placement
Supported Employment
Vocational Rehabilitation
Employment program for people who experience a disability. Assists people with disabilities prepare for, find, and keep a job. Program is voluntary and the services provided will be specific to an individual's needs.

Helps businesses recruit, train, and retain employees with disabilities.

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Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Vocational Rehabilitation
Assistive Technology Equipment
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation provides vocational assessments, job coaching and supported employment services. In addition, support for students with disabilities pursuing post-secondary education is available.

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Vocational Assessment
Vocational Rehabilitation
Supported Employment
Supported employment provides vocational services which promote and support inclusion within the community. Encourages and assists people in obtaining jobs in the community or running their own small business. The focus is on assessing interest, job placement, and job coaching.

Job coaching provides training for clients to perform job tasks to the employer's specifications and to learn the interpersonal skills necessary to be accepted as workers at the job site.

Vocational centers provide training to teach people vocational skills and an opportunity to earn an income through completion of contract work.

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Disability Related Center Based Employment
Vocational Rehabilitation
Supported Employment
Supported employment provides vocational services which promote and support inclusion within the community. Encourages and assists people in obtaining jobs in the community or running their own small business. The focus is on assessing interest, job placement, and job coaching.

Job coaching provides training for clients to perform job tasks to the employer's specifications and to learn the interpersonal skills necessary to be accepted as workers at the job site.

Vocational centers provide training to teach people vocational skills and an opportunity to earn an income through completion of contract work.

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Disability Related Center Based Employment
Vocational Rehabilitation
Supported Employment
Benefits Planning and Work Incentives Counseling assists Social Security disability beneficiaries ages 14 to full retirement age in understanding how federal disability cash (SSDI/SSI), healthcare (Medicare/Medicaid) and other public benefits are impacted by income from work, providing the assurances needed to make informed decisions about working while disabled. This service also helps individuals identify and strategically use state/federal work incentives that best align with their work goals. Employment Services are provided under the Ticket to Work Program. The Ticket to Work program is uniquely designed for disability beneficiaries ages 18-64, that are currently receiving SSDI or SSI cash benefits, to obtain, maintain or advance in employment. Opportunity Consultants support individuals through the Nebraska Ticket to Work program by delivering career planning, goal setting, resume preparation, job search assistance, community resource navigation and personalized follow-along support. Participants also receive benefits education, healthcare planning and work incentive advisement.

Vocational training and job placement for developmentally disabled.

Community living training.

In-home support.

Shelter workshops and integrated work environments.

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Disability Related Center Based Employment
Attendant Services for People With Disabilities
Vocational Rehabilitation
Supported Employment
Job Search/Placement
CBE (COMMUNITY BASED EMPLOYMENT) provides assistance in finding and maintaining employment in contracted and non-contracted work environments to people with disabilities.

LIFE SKILLS (DAY HAB) a non-paid day program that provides support in developing or maintaining life skills and community integration.

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Prevocational Training
Supported Employment
Vocational Assessment
Vocational Rehabilitation
Disability Related Center Based Employment
Works with individuals who have disabilities to achieve their employment, independence and economic goals.

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Prevocational Training
Subsidized Employment
Vocational Assessment
Vocational Rehabilitation
Vocational, residential, and day services support and training to persons with developmental disabilities and/or related conditions.

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Job Search/Placement
Developmental Disabilities Day Habilitation Programs
Vocational Rehabilitation
Vocational, residential, and day services support and training to persons with developmental disabilities and/or related conditions.

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Job Search/Placement
Developmental Disabilities Day Habilitation Programs
Vocational Rehabilitation
Works with individuals who have disabilities to achieve their employment, independence and economic goals.

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Prevocational Training
Subsidized Employment
Vocational Assessment
Vocational Rehabilitation
Offers Pre-Vocational services, Community Employment and Day Habilitation services are offered to teens and adults of working age to develop the skills necessary to be successful on the job and/or to increase their successful integration into their community.

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Vocational Rehabilitation
Vocational Assessment
Disability Related Center Based Employment
Prevocational Training
Supported Employment
Provides individualized services to Iowans with disabilities to achieve their independence through successful employment and economic support.

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Prevocational Training
Vocational Rehabilitation
Subsidized Employment
Vocational Assessment
Vocational, residential, and day services support and training to persons with developmental disabilities and/or related conditions.

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Job Search/Placement
Developmental Disabilities Day Habilitation Programs
Vocational Rehabilitation

Offers individuals with a serious mental illness the opportunity to work in a supportive and therapeutic environment. Clients will be given an opportunity to learn vocational skills, earn money, improve self-esteem, learn to work with others in a cooperative effort, and improve chances for future competitive employment. Individuals learn office skills, light industrial skills such as assembling, packaging, and housekeeping.

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Disability Related Center Based Employment
Vocational Rehabilitation
Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs

Community-based services and support to persons of all ages with developmental disabilities.

Residential program includes staffed group homes for youth and adults, supervised apartments, and independent living arrangements.

Vocational training and employment services through a supervised training center (HUB), which includes on-site contract work, work stations in industry, supervised employment programs, and job coaching. Additionally, High Plains Employment Services concentrates on job readiness and securing employment.

Year-round educational program is available to children through contractual arrangements with the school district.

Respite care may be available, call for details.

Intergenerational Center, 1406 14th Ave, for individuals who have reached retirement age. Clients are served through an alternative day program that emphasizes recreation, leisure, and maintenance of daily living skills. Alternative day services are also available for other adults whose needs do not include vocational or employment goals.

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Developmental Disabilities Day Habilitation Programs
Adult Out of Home Respite Care
Semi-Independent Living Residences for Adults With Disabilities
Vocational Rehabilitation
Supported Employment
Disability Related Center Based Employment
Supported Living Services for Adults With Disabilities
Special Education

Community based residential programs for persons with intellectual disabilities over 16 years of age; private and state placements; teach daily living, hygiene, cooking, independent living skills, and mobility skills.

Prevocational services for persons with intellectual disabilities.

Job skills and job placement.

Day services for persons with multiple/severe disabilities.

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Disability Related Center Based Employment
Adult Day Programs
Vocational Rehabilitation
Group Residences for Adults With Disabilities
Day Treatment for Adults With Developmental Disabilities

Offers to assist youth and young adults to become independent through. Providing support, career exploration, assessment, and planning skill development for workplace employment through nationally recognized certificates. Assistance for accommodations needed for success in employment. Job coaching and placement provided as needed.

Work locations are selected to best suit the interests or vocational training needs of each individual. Business partners are established in Champaign, Mahomet, Rantoul, Urbana, and throughout Champaign County where our youth and young adults reside.

Supports farmers and ranchers impacted by health conditions or disabilities by recommending devices and techniques that promote continued work in agriculture. This includes modifying farm and ranch tasks, adapting equipment, increasing farmstead accessibility, providing financial guidance, identifying funding sources and coordinating community services. Rural Rehabilitation Specialists have a detailed understanding of the labor, equipment, and management requirements of Nebraska livestock and grain operations, in addition to the unique issues surrounding self-employment and rural living.
Supports farmers and ranchers impacted by health conditions or disabilities by recommending devices and techniques that promote continued work in agriculture. This includes modifying farm and ranch tasks, adapting equipment, increasing farmstead accessibility, providing financial guidance, identifying funding sources and coordinating community services. Rural Rehabilitation Specialists have a detailed understanding of the labor, equipment, and management requirements of Nebraska livestock and grain operations, in addition to the unique issues surrounding self-employment and rural living.

Community based residential programs for persons with intellectual disabilities over 16 years of age; private and state placements; teach daily living, hygiene, cooking, independent living skills, and mobility skills.

Prevocational services for persons with intellectual disabilities.

Job skills and job placement.

Day services for persons with multiple/severe disabilities.

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Disability Related Center Based Employment
Adult Day Programs
Vocational Rehabilitation
Group Residences for Adults With Disabilities
Day Treatment for Adults With Developmental Disabilities
CBE (COMMUNITY BASED EMPLOYMENT) provides assistance in finding and maintaining employment in contracted and non-contracted work environments to people with disabilities.

LIFE SKILLS (DAY HAB) a non-paid day program that provides support in developing or maintaining life skills and community integration.

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Prevocational Training
Supported Employment
Vocational Assessment
Vocational Rehabilitation
Disability Related Center Based Employment
Provides individualized services to Iowans with disabilities to achieve their independence through successful employment and economic support.

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Prevocational Training
Vocational Rehabilitation
Subsidized Employment
Vocational Assessment