Putting Creativity to Work:

Careers in the Arts for People with Disabilities

• Section I: Clarifying Your Direction
  • Chapter 1: Your Career Options in the Arts
  • Chapter 2: Knowing What's Right for You
• Section II: The First Step Toward a Successful Career:
  Training, Education and Experience
  • Chapter 3: Getting More Education & Professional Experience
  • Chapter 4: Getting Financial Aid for Education
  • Chapter 5: Assistive Technology for Education and Work
• Section III: Jumpstarting your Career
  • Chapter 6: Making a Good First Impression
  • Chapter 7: Job Search Basics
  • Chapter 8: The Self-Employment Option
  • Chapter 9: Mapping the Road to Success
• Section IV: Successfully Navigating your Chosen Path
  • Chapter 10: Basic Benefit Issues for Artists with Disabilities
  • Chapter 11: Working with your New Employer
• Appendices
  • Appendix A: General Arts Organizations
  • Appendix B: Arts Related Associations and Unions
  • Appendix C: Arts Related Journals, Trades and other Publications
  • Appendix D: Resources for people with Disabilities in the Arts
  • Appendix E: Internship Opportunities in the Arts
  • Appendix F: Funding Resources for Artists
  • Appendix G: State Technology Assistance Projects
  • Appendix H: State Client Assistance Programs and Protection And Advocacy Agencies For People With Disabilities
  • Appendix I: Job Resources