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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.