Find Government and Local Disability Programs and Services

If you have a disability, learn how government programs and services can help you with daily life.

• Federal and state programs can help you find affordable housing. Learn about:
  • Public housing
  • Rental assistance
  • Subsidized housing
  • Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
  • Non-Elderly Disabled voucher programs
  • Find out about your housing rights if you have a disability.

• Find job training near you. Start with your state vocational rehabilitation agency.
• Government programs can help you train for and find a job. Learn about special programs for young workers and veterans with disabilities.
• You can work and get accommodations in the federal government. Learn how through its traditional and Schedule A hiring processes.

• You have rights when you're traveling locally, across the country, or around the world. Learn about your accessibility rights and security screening procedures.
• Learn how government programs can help you get and train to use an adaptive vehicle.

• Find health care resources for people with disabilities.
• See options for government health insurance programs for people with disabilities.

• Get information from Healthcare.gov for children and adults with disabilities.

• Learn about programs and accommodations for students of any age who have disabilities.
• See a list of resources for parents of children with special needs.
• Read about Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, which protects students with disabilities.
• Learn about a total and permanent disability discharge. You may not have to pay back some student loans.

• Get information about your rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Find a list of disability rights resources from the National Council on Disability.

• Find and apply for tribal cash assistance and social services programs.
• Get information about special education services for Native American children with disabilities.
• Learn about vocational rehabilitation services for Native Americans.
• Connect with your tribe to find more disability resources.

• Find government and nonprofit programs for veterans with disabilities and their families.
• Learn about government contracting and support for service-disabled veteran businesses.
• Find CareerStop's list of job and training resources for veterans with disabilities.
• Learn about monthly disability payments for veterans with service-connected disabilities.

• Locate your state's intellectual and developmental disabilities resource office.
• Find a list of resources for adults and teens with disabilities. It covers education, job training, recreation, assistive technology, independent living and more.
• Learn the difference between service and emotional support animals. Know your rights for each type of animal.
• Find programs and insurance plans that allow family members to be paid caregivers.
• Learn how to make a disaster plan that includes people with disabilities.

The programs listed here are from the government. Besides these, there are many local and national non-profit organizations that provide help. You can find them online or through social workers or medical professionals.