MAPS is a collaborative project between the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, Easter Seals of the Birmingham Area, and the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services for the Alabama Career Center System. The initiative was created by Social
Security Administration and directed by the U. S. Department of Labor. Funding comes from the U. S. Department of Labor (grant # SGA/DFA-06-02).
The purpose of the project is to implement a statewide Disability Program Navigator
network within Alabama to enhance service delivery for jobseekers with disabilities.
This initiative was established to better inform beneficiaries and other people
with disabilities about the work support programs available at the One-Stop Career
Centers. The project is intended to identify and overcome barriers to employment
for Alabama’s citizens with disabilities.
Staff include one coordinator, six navigators and one human service aide serving the entire state. Staff are located in the local Career Centers to facilitate the services to people with disabilities.
Disability Program Navigator’s Role
MAPS’ role is to enable persons with disabilities to maximize their employment success.
MAPS’ navigators assist customers in navigating the complex sea of services and resources that impact their ability to gain/retain employment.
MAPS works with Career Center staff, employers, and service providers to pave the way for customers with disabilities to succeed.
MAPS advises and trains Career Center staff to expand their capacity
to more effectively serve people with disabilities.
MAPS assist employers in tapping the talents of people with disabilities.
MAPS facilitates the transition of in– or –out of school youth
with disabilities to obtain employment and economic self-sufficiency.
MAPS serves as a resource on SSA’s work incentive/employment support
programs.
"Empowering… Advocating… Navigating"
To contact us:
Phone: 205-290-4467 or
205-994-4148
Fax: 205-945-8517
1-800-671-6837
E-mail:
kcarden@eastersealsbham.org
Participating agencies:
A project of Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs and Easter Seals
of the Birmingham Area through a Disability Program Navigator agreement awarded
by the U.S. Department Of Labor (Grant #SGA/DFA-06-02)