Job Seekers

Entrepreneurship

I want to start my own business

Approximately 70 percent of people with disabilities want to work, and thousands could become entrepreneurs if they develop their skills and access capital. Potential entrepreneurs need resources, assets, and support in order to translate their entrepreneurial ideas into actual, viable businesses.

Born for Business

RespectAbility‘s “Born for Business” Disability Entrepreneurship Toolkit provides an inventory of existing materials, advice and guides for those jobseekers with disabilities ready to become self-employed, launch a new enterprise, or develop their entrepreneurial skills.

The Job Accommodation Network (JAN)

Provides individualized technical assistance, consulting, and mentoring services to individuals with disabilities, family members, and service providers about self-employment and starting a business.

Small Business Association

The U.S. Small Business Adminstration (SBA) helps small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American Dream. Small Business Development Centers offer local assistance and counseling.

SCORE

Mentors help entrepreneurs start, grow, or transition their business through the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors. SCORE provides a wide range of services including training, webinars, online workshops, courses on demand, and a library of online resources.

Synergies Work

A platform that connects disabled entrepreneurs with the resources, networks, and communities they need to launch, grow, and scale their businesses.

Celebrate EDU

Empowers people with disabilities through online business & entrepreneurship education.