Entrepreneurs with disabilities

Resources in this category:

The Abilities Fund
http://www.abilitiesfund.org/

Non-profit organization providing loans to small businesses owned by people with disabilities. Website offers articles and tips on choosing a business idea, funding a start-up, running a home office, navigating social security benefits, partnerships, networking, and more.

Business Resources for Disabled People
http://business.gov/start/disabled-people/

List of web resources that help people with disabilities start, grow and manage a small business. Includes sections on finance and taxes.

Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Workplace Supports and Job Retention
http://www.worksupport.com/

Research and resources on work supports that assist people with disabilities in maintaining employment and advancing their careers. Offers free online courses for workers and human resources professionals, and extensive information on reasonable accommodations, self-employment, assistive technology, rehabilitation, and more.

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Initiative
http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/contentView.do?contentType=...

Information for disabled veteran small business owners seeking federal government business opportunities. Links to websites and instructions on getting listed with the Federal Supply Service and navigating the contracting process.

Start-Up USA
http://www.start-up-usa.biz/

Resources and training for people with disabilities seeking to start a business. Online courses and recent webcasts require payment and registration, but archived webcasts are free. Case studies and fact sheets on developing a business plan, marketing, and other self-employment topics are also freely available.