Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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What kind of jobs are there for people with disabilities? How can I get accommodations? Can I work and still receive disability benefits? What questions should I ask in job interviews? David Devendorf, director of employment at Access CNY, shares job tips for people with different abilities to find and succeed in careers they enjoy.

For more information and resources:

ACCES- VR (Vocational Rehabilitation) in New York
acces.nysed.gov/vr

Access CNY
accesscny.org

Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
askjan.org

Find job fairs and workshops through New York Department of Labor:
dol.ny.gov/career-development

Set up Google Alerts for job fairs and job openings:
google.com/alerts

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
ssa.gov/disability

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
ssa.gov/ssi

“Enable: The Disability Podcast,” which highlights amazing people with disabilities and different abilities, releases new episodes weekly on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. Follow facebook.com/enablepodcast or @enablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok for more.

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