Next Steps

North Carolina's Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD) can help you prepare for and find work. To be eligible, you must have a physical or mental disability that makes it difficult for you to prepare for, get, or keep work. To apply for EIPD services, find a local Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD) office near you or call 1-800-215-7227 for a referral.

NCWorks Career Centers provide a variety of free services that can help you with your job search or career planning. Find a NCWorks Career Center near you.

NCcareers.org has tools to let you explore occupations and plan your career.

Apprenticeships can be a good way to begin a career. The state-approved apprenticeship programs in North Carolina are run by the North Carolina Community College System.

The U.S. Department of Labor’s O*Net Online lets you learn about different careers and labor markets, and understand your own skills and interests.

The Job Accommodation Network’s Finding a Job that is Right for You: A Practical Approach to Looking for a Job as a Person with a Disability can help with each step of your job search process.

North Carolina's Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD), formerly called the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS or VR), helps people with disabilities prepare for and find work. Whether you're looking to enter the workforce for the first time, return to work, or enter a new line of work, a counselor can work with you to figure out which services you need and develop a plan to help you reach your work goals.

Call or visit the Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD) office near you.

Social Security’s Ticket to Work Program helps people with disabilities who get Social Security benefits re-enter the workforce and become more independent. The Ticket to Work Program offers free access to employment-related services, such as training, transportation, and vocational rehabilitation. You can call the Ticket to Work Help Line at 1-866-968-7842 or 1-866-833-2967 (TTY).

A trained Benefits Planner can help you understand your benefits programs. Exactly who you need to contact depends on your situation and the benefits you get.

View DB101's full list of experts who can help you understand different benefits.