Working with a Brain Tumor

Welcome to the Employment Portal for Brain Tumor Survivors, Caregivers and Employers!

Here, you will find information on Employment Rights and Job Retraining. Please click on the appropriate link below for more information.

Brain Tumor Survivors and Caregivers

Employers

FOR BRAIN TUMOR SURVIVORS/ CAREGIVERS:

Please click on the links below to learn more:

Legal rights/Assistance & Advocacy

Job Retraining Resources

EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS AND ADVOCACY

Click here to read the article, "Employment Rights for Brain Tumor Survivors" by C. Todd Richardson.

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES (AAPD)
800.840.8844
www.aapd-dc.org
AAPD offers a comprehensive website for disability-related news and information. The website also includes a disability resources page which can be accessed from the homepage by clicking the “Disability Resource” tab.

AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION (ABA)
800.285.2221
www.abanet.org
For those needing to seek legal consultation or to find a qualified lawyer, the ABA can offer assistance with this. Contact the ABA via telephone or website to locate legal help all across the United States.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
ADA HOMEPAGE
800.514.0301
800.514.0383 (TDD)
www.ada.gov
The ADA website provides general ADA information and technical assistance materials. Publications can be downloaded through the website or ordered over the telephone. A free DVD/VHS containing a collection of ADA materials is also available.

CANCER AND CAREERS
www.cancerandcareers.org
This website is aimed at working women with cancer, employers, co-workers, caregivers and health care providers. Information is available on legal rights, how to talk with co-workers/managers and filing for disability. The website can also be viewed in Spanish.

CANCER LEGAL RESOURCE CENTER
866.843.2572
213.736.1455
CLRC@LLS.edu 
www.cancerlegalresourcecenter.org
The Cancer Legal Resource Center is a joint program of the Disability Rights Legal Center and the Loyola Law School. The center offers a toll-free national telephone assistance line which provides free and confidential information on cancer-related legal issues.

LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION (LSC)
202.295.1500
www.lsc.gov
The Congress of the United States created the LSC in 1974 to promote equal access to justice and to provide legal assistance to low-income Americans. To locate LSC funded programs by state of residence, click the “Find Legal Assistance” tab on the LSC website.

NATIONAL COALITION FOR CANCER SURVIVORSHIP
301.650.9127
www.canceradvocacy.org
The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) is a survivor-led cancer advocacy organization. The website provides information and resources on employment rights. NCCS publishes, “Working it Out: Your Employment Rights as a Cancer Survivor.” This publication can be downloaded through the website or ordered by phone.

NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES
202.986.2600
www.nationalpartnership.org
The National Partnership for Women & Families is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization which works to promote fairness in the workplace and meet the needs of women, men and their families. The website provides information on workplace discrimination, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

PATIENT ADVOCATE FOUNDATION (PAF)
800.532.5274
www.patientadvocate.org
The Patient Advocate Foundation is a national non-profit organization which provides case management services, publications on job discrimination and disability. A comprehensive section of the website dedicated to employment related information.

U.S. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMMISION (U.S. EEOC)
800.669.4000
800.669.6820 (TTY)
www.eeoc.gov
The U.S. EEOC enforces federal laws that prohibit job discrimination. Live customer service representatives are available to offer assistance between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time and can speak more than 150 different languages. An automated system with answers to frequently asked questions is available on a 24-hour basis.The website also contains a listing of district, field, local or area offices within a particular jurisdiction. The U.S. EEOC provides publications that are offered in English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Haitian Creole, Korean, Russian, Vietnamese and Braille. Publications can be downloaded or printed directly from the website and/or can be ordered through their toll-free number.

Listen to CancerCare's podcast, "Cancer and the Workplace: A Review of Your Legal Protections."
This podcast is beneficial for brain tumor survivors and employers.

JOB RETRAINING

Click here to read the article, "Thriving at Work" by Dr. M. Feuerstein.

Click here to read the article, "Work Productivity in Brain Tumor Survivors: Study Results." This article is featured in the Fall 2007 Messageline.

Click here to read, "Returning to Work" as featured in the February 2009 edition of the TLC.

CAREER ONE STOP
877.348.0502
877.348.0501 (TTY)
www.acinet.org
This resource provides information on employment and job retraining programs. Interactive tools for career development as well as online job coaches are available.

DISABILITYINFO.GOV
www.disabilityinfo.gov 
Provided through the federal government, this online resource website provides links for employees and job-seekers with disabilities. Information on the ADA, job accommodations and vocational rehabilitation is available here.
 
EASTER SEALS DISABILITY SERVICES
800.221.6827
312.726.6200
www.easterseals.com
Easter Seals works to assist children and adults with disabilities, along with their families. Many services are provided including job-training and employment goals.

JOB ACCOMODATION NETWORK (JAN)
800.526.7234
877.781.9403 (TTY)
www.jan.wvu.edu
JAN is a service of the office of Disability Employment Policy of the U.S. Department of Labor. JAN provides free consulting to increase the employability of individuals with disabilities. JAN educates callers about self-employment options and provides technical assistance regarding the ADA.

MARRIOT FOUNDATION FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
301.380.7771
301.380.6600 (TTY)
www.marriottfoundation.org
The Marriot Foundation was established in 1989 to enhance employment opportunities for young people with disabilities through the program, “Bridges…from School to Work.” This program supports mutually beneficial job placements to meet the workforce needs of local employers and the vocational needs of young people. At the Marriott Foundation website, there is a FAQ section and personal stories from those who make up the Bridges program. The Marriott Foundation has six regional offices located in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, San Francisco/Oakland, and Washington DC/ Montgomery Co, MD.

NATIONAL CENTER ON WORKFORCE AND DISABILITY/ADULT (NCWD)
www.onestops.info
NCWD provides information on job retraining, technical assistance and legal rights. For more specific information, click “For Career Seekers” from the drop down menu on the website homepage.

NATIONAL DISSEMINATION CENTER FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES (NICHCY)
800.695.0285 (Voice/TTY)
www.nichcy.org 
NICHCY’s services focus on the needs of children and youth from birth to age 22. A state listing of educational and vocational services is available in the state resources section of the website. NICHCY also offers e-news and a resource center. The website can be viewed in Spanish.

OFFICE OF DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT POLICY (ODEP)
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
866.633.7365
877.889.5627 (TTY)
www.dol.gov/odep
ODEP focuses on developing and influencing disability related employment policy. The ODEP website includes publications, programs/initiatives, technical assistance, services and reports.

THE WORK SITE: TICKET TO WORK
800.772.1213
800.325.0778 (TTY)
www.ssa.gov/work
The Ticket to Work program provides more choices to Social Security beneficiaries by issuing tickets to obtain employment services, rehabilitation services or other support services to achieve a vocational goal.

Listen to CancerCare's podcast,
Living, Coping and Working with Cancer Part I: The Challenge of Creating Supportive Work Environments for Employees with Cancer and Their Caregivers"
This podcast is beneficial for brain tumor survivors, caregivers and employers.

FOR EMPLOYERS:

The Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation offers an informative DVD entitled, "Cancer in the Workplace." This DVD will help you understand your employee's Cancer diagnosis. To request your free DVD, please contact The Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation

CANCER AND CAREERS
www.cancerandcareers.org
This website is aimed at working women with cancer, employers, co-workers, caregivers and health care providers. Information is available on legal rights, how to talk with co-workers/managers and filing for disability. The website can also be viewed in Spanish.