Resources & Policy References
Resources & Policy References
Tools, data, and policy frameworks that inform and support the work we do together.
ARS WorkAbility operates within a national and statewide policy landscape committed to equity in employment. Below you’ll find links to the key organizations, data sources, and policy frameworks that guide our model — organized by audience.
For Job Seekers
California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR)
Learn about VR services, eligibility, and how to apply for funded employment support.
Work Onward - Inclusive Job Marketplace
ARS WorkAbility's job placement platform connecting you to DEI-committed employers.
ABLE National Resource Center - Benefits Planning
Tools for understanding how employment affects your SSI, SSDI, Medi-Cal, and other benefits.
Disability Employment Statistics - U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual data on employment rates and wages for people with disabilities.
For Employers
What is Competitive Integrated Employment? - U.S. DOL
The federal definition and employer guidance for inclusive hiring practices.
APSE - Association for People Supporting Employment First
National organization advancing CIE with employer resources and best-practice guides.
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
Free consulting and tools for workplace accommodations and inclusive hiring.
SourceAmerica
Federal procurement and employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
For Funders & Public Partners
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) - U.S. DOL
The federal law governing publicly funded workforce and VR services.
Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act (TCIEA)
Proposed federal legislation to eliminate subminimum wages and expand CIE nationwide.
National Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE) - Kessler Foundation
Monthly employment trend reports for working-age people with disabilities.
California DOR Open Data - Statewide VR Outcomes
Publicly available aggregate employment outcome data from California's VR system.
Think Work - StateData
State-by-state data on employment outcomes for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Policy & Research
ODEP - Office of Disability Employment Policy
Federal office driving CIE policy, employer engagement, and workforce equity initiatives.
Disability Employment Trends 2025 - AccessPress
Key data and analysis on the current disability employment landscape.
APSE - Standards of Practice in Supported Employment
Professional standards for providers delivering employment services to people with disabilities.
CIE Toolkit - Transition TA Center
Practical implementation guide for organizations working toward CIE outcomes.