Using Social Capital to Help Individuals with Disabilities get Jobs

Social capital means connections that give people access to resources they need to improve their lives, including finding work, improving health, and enhancing social integration. It is also seen as the way to make communities better. This guide is one of a series designed to explain social capital in practical terms and show how it can be used to help people find jobs. Designed for people with disabilities and their families, it describes the employment system for people with disabilities and illustrates step by step how to use social capital to find meaningful work. Additional resources are available at http: //chrysaliscollaborations.com