Starting a Business

Entrepreneurship: A Flexible Route to Economic Independence for People with Disabilities

Fact sheet from the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy on entrepreneurship and people with disabilities, the benefits of entrepreneurship and links to helpful resources.
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START-UP/ USA - Self-Employment Technical Assistance, Resources & Training

Provides technical assistance, resources and training to individuals throughout the country who are interested in pursuing self-employment. Site offers a Web cast series in which successful entrepreneurs share their secrets for success and online seminars on topics including self-employment for individuals with disabilities.

Self-Employment Q & A: Small Business Development Centers

SBDCs provide assistance to current and prospective small business owners. The local centers offer information to meet the needs of small businesses, including counseling, technical assistance and training in areas related to business start up, operations and management. Self-Employment Q & A can be downloaded in Word format.

Small Business Administration (SBA) Americans with Disabilities Act Information

Guide for small businesses offers answers to common questions regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

University of Montana Rural Institute: Center for Excellence in Disability Education, Research & Services Self-Employment Page

Information on self-employment as an option for people with disabilities living in rural areas.
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