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This department has products to help people with disabilities start their own companies, and highlight success stories.

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Managed by: Cary Griffin of Griffin-Hammis Associates, LLC
Co-managed by Beth Keeton

Product Categories
Books, Publications & Reports (printed and/or online) (9 Products)
Electronic Media (11 Products)
Organizations, Programs, and Projects (12 Products)
Online Forums (1 Products)
Other (8 Products)

Books, Publications & Reports (printed and/or online)

	America According to Connor Gifford This is an easy to read book on American History. It was written by a man with Down Syndrome.
	Customized Employment Q and A: Self-Employment as a Customized Employment Outcome A fact sheet answering questions about small business ownership for individuals with disabilities
	Different...Not Less: Inspiring Stories of Achievement and Successful Employment This book has success stories written by people who lie on the autism spectrum.
	Hoist Your Own Sails: Self-Directed Employment for People with Disabilities A pocket sized book that provides an overview of self-directed employment
	How to Write a Business Plan: Info-Line Booklet offering information on writing a business plan.
	Making Self Employment Work for People with Disabilities A complete guide for individuals, families, and professionals regarding the development, design, and financing of a small business.
	Micro-Enterprise 25-Step Business Plan Workbook A workbook for people with disabilities describing how to write a business plan for your own business in 25 steps.
	No More Job Interviews! Self-Employment Strategies for People with Disabilities This is the first book authored by a business owner with disabilities to offer business startup strategies tailored to people with disabilities. Step by step, it teaches how to be sucessful at starting a business.
	Self-Employment: From Dream to Reality This book explains the steps in planning and starting any small business.

Electronic Media (Videos, CDs, T.V., Radio, Websites, etc.)

	Bank robbery in Manhatten A short film written and animated by Joshua Allen who is a person with developmental disabilities. Joshua uses the "claymation" method which means all his characters can change shape, as if they were made of clay.
	Beyond Expectations: Employees with Disabilities These DVD's show profiles of people with all types of disabilities who are working. The people shown have many different kinds of jobs.
	Entrepreneurship, Self Employment and People with Disabilities This video tells the story of six people who have multiple disabilities that started their own businesses. It is also available on DVD.
	Entrepreneurship: A Flexible Route to Economic Independence for People with Disabilities This web article explains why more and more people with disabilities are starting their own businesses.
	In Business Easy Business Planning series A set of seven guides to help people with intellectual disabilities start their own business. They are written for people who live in the United Kingdom, and use easy-to-read language.
	RRTC on Workplace Supports and Job Retention - Virginia Commonwealth University This Center studies the supports people with disabilities need to stay with jobs.
	SACK Mall This webpage lists small businesses owned by people who have developmental disabilities. All are in Kansas.
	Small Business and Self Employment for People with Disabilities This fact sheet is about self employment for people with disabilities.
	Social Security Considerations for Small Business Owners with Disabilities A booklet about how people who receive SSI and/or SSDI from Social Security can start a small business and protect their benefits.
	START-UP / USA A website that provides information and resources for people with disabilities who are interested in pursuing self-employment
	The Global Network for Entrepreneurs with Disabilities A support network for people with disabilities who own a business. It includes people from all over the world.

Organizations, Programs, and Projects

	ArtsWORK Indiana This program is set up to help artists with disabilities get their careers started. It is located in Indiana.
	Beyond Expectations: Employees with Disabilities These DVD's show profiles of people with all types of disabilities who are working. The people shown have many different kinds of jobs.
	CTSArtist Carla Sramek hosts art exhibitions and has created a movie restaurant that showcases student films, music and art. She lives in California.
	Disabled Businesspersons Association (DBA) The Disabled Businesspersons Association (DBA) connects entrepreneurs with disabilities with mentors to guide them through the process of developing and implementing a successful business.
	DK Arts An art company owned by Dylan Kuehl, a young man with Down syndrome. One of the goals of the company is to create a dance company with people of mixed abilities.
	Mike Bush and the Allstars Band CD This is a band from Kentucky that is lead by Mike Bush, a person who has Down syndrome.
	Performing Arts Studio West This is a performing arts studio for people with developmental disabilities in Los Angeles. They provide training, career management, and on location support to help actors in film, television and commercials.
	Project Income Project Income helps people with disabilities find interesting jobs when other employment options have been unsuccessful. It is located in Maryland.
	RRTC on Workplace Supports and Job Retention - Virginia Commonwealth University This Center studies the supports people with disabilities need to stay with jobs.
	The Abilities Fund This program gives people with disabilities the ideas and help needed to start their own businesses.
	The Global Network for Entrepreneurs with Disabilities A support network for people with disabilities who own a business. It includes people from all over the world.
	Tim's Place This New Mexico restaurant is owned by a young man with Down syndrome. It has received lots of attention in the press.

Online Forums

The Global Network for Entrepreneurs with Disabilities
A support network for people with disabilities who own a business. It includes people from all over the world.

Other

	Andies Candies This is a business owned and operated by a young person with developmental disabilities named Andrea Freedman.
	Dusty's Puppets Dusty is a talented and experienced entertainer. She is 34 years old and has Down syndrome. Dusty started a business, Dusty's Puppets. She performs puppet shows and sells puppets. Dusty uses her unique sense of humor to bring her hand puppets to life.
	JennyLU Designs Original creative artwork, stationery, notepads, pens, t-shirts, calendars, hats and magnets created by Jenny Unrein, who has Williams Syndrome
	John's ShredCycle John’s business gathers paper refuse from small firms, shreds it and transports it to recycling centers.
	Kerri Quirk, Artist KERRI QUIRK is an artist with an exceptional gift for color, design, and pattern. Working with acrylic medium, she explores her subject with a bright palette and color shapes that become intricate throughout the painting.
	Life's Unlimited Zenith, LLC A company owned by Luz Aponte, artist, trainer and advocate. She creates many products to sell, including greeting cards with inspirational messages. Luz also provides training in many areas, like the inclusion of everyone in events and activities.
	Microenterprise Options for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: An Outcome Evaluation Learn the results of a study of people with disabilities who are self-employed.
	Teddy's Ts: Disability Rights and Social Justice T-shirts, Buttons, and More A self-advocate who designs, prints, and sells t-shirts. The t-shirts have messages about human rights and disability advocacy.

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