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WE OPEN DOORS TO EMPLOYMENT

Accessible Career Options helps people with disabilities and other barriers to employment find and keep real jobs in the Milwaukee area — and connects employers with pre-screened talent at no cost to their business.

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Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) Statewide Service Provider • Social Security Ticket to Work Employment Network • 1,200+ placements since 2013

Who We Are

Accessible Career Options (ACO) is an employment agency in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, founded in 2013 and located at 3723 N 92nd Street. We place people with disabilities and other barriers to employment into jobs across the Milwaukee area, and we help local employers recruit, hire, and support those workers. Services can be accessed through the Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), private pay, or Social Security's Ticket to Work program — and are provided at no cost to employers.

Our team brings more than 100 years of combined experience. We match each person’s strengths with employer needs and provide training and coaching along the way.

Our Mission and Vision

Our goal is to provide positive, motivating, individualized job services that meet the diverse needs of individuals with barriers to employment.

Our Mission

Build business and community partnerships that create jobs for individuals with barriers to employment.

Our Vision

Create employment and training opportunities for individuals that want to work regardless of disability, sexual orientation, race, criminal record, or any other barriers to employment.

Our Impact

4,500+

Individuals Served

1,200+

Placements

85%

Retention

350+

Internships

600+

Job Shadows

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Job placement, job coaching, benefits analysis, paid temporary work, and training built around your goals.

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Looking to Hire?

Pre-screened candidates, on-the-job coaching, tax incentives, and inclusive hiring consulting — at no cost to your business. Federal contractor? We help you meet Section 503 disability hiring goals with qualified candidates.

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Benefits Calculators

Estimate your paycheck and how working could change Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) with our free calculators.

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Who We Work with

High School Youth (ages 14+)

Pre-employment transition services help students prepare for work through job shadows, internships, and first-job placement before graduation.

College Students / Graduates

Help turning a degree into a career — resume and interview preparation, employer connections, and support asking for workplace accommodations.

Injured Workers

Support for workers who can no longer do their old job because of an injury or health change. We find work that fits your abilities, pay needs, and schedule.

Experienced Workers

Career changes, returning after a gap, and advancement for adults with work history — at any age, for as long as you want to keep working.

Adults on SSI/SSDI

Plan for work with confidence. Our certified benefits counselor explains how earnings affect Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), and Medicaid before you take a job.

How to Access Our Services

There are three simple ways to get started with ACO — through DVR, private pay, or Social Security's Ticket to Work program.

DVR Referral

Most of our clients are referred through the Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR). Ask your DVR counselor about working with ACO.

Private Pay

Not working with DVR? Individuals and families can purchase our services directly. Contact us for rates and options.

Ticket to Work

If you receive SSI or SSDI (ages 18–64), you can assign your Ticket to Work to ACO and get all services free of charge.

Why Benefits Counseling Matters

Many people worry that working will mean losing their benefits. We help you understand your options before you take a job.

ACO’s benefits analyst holds the Certified Benefits Counselor (CBC) credential through Virginia Commonwealth University and the CWIP credential. These credentials support our benefits counseling work. We explain how earnings affect Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Medicaid, and the Medicaid Purchase Plan (MAPP).

Work incentives are rules that can protect benefits while you try working. We explain the Trial Work Period, the Extended Period of Eligibility, and Ticket to Work protections so you can plan with confidence.

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What Others Say...

"ACO made me feel welcomed and that any question could be asked without feeling like less than a person. They taught me how to interview, how to complete the application, and how to be on time. They made me so happy, it's just like a family. If I had to tell anybody, I would tell them to come here because you will get the support that you need."

— Art

ACO Client

"I recommend Accessible Career Options 100%. It's an excellent organization that helps people with disabilities to learn to work and become a little independent. They provide great support in every aspect. They have an excellent, patient, dedicated, and committed staff who handle the training. I can personally attest that they did an excellent job with my daughter, who has disabilities."

— Marisela Ferrusquia

Parent of ACO Client

"Twice ACO helped me again and retain employment. Both people were very helpful, kind, patient and knowledgeable. Thank you."

— Cecilia L Smith

ACO Client

"Can't recommend this enough to any business owner. Sue from the jump was extremely outgoing and responsive. She brought me the perfect candidate on the first go around! If you're looking for a 'try before you buy' and an extremely competent organization to make the hiring process easy, you've found the place!"

— Jeffrey Kult

Small Business Owner

"Quinncy Hinton is one of the most professional job developers I have worked with. He has compassion and took time to understand my disability. His staff provided job coaching me too and helped me become independent on my job. If you have a disability and are looking for a job please call Quinncy."

— Sheila Daniels

ACO Client

"ACO helped me find a full-time job I love, and they still support me."

— Ainsley J.

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"ACO helped me gain and keep employment twice. The staff were helpful, kind, and patient."

— Cecilia S.

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"An excellent organization that helps people with disabilities."

— Marisela F.

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"Sue Cannon and the staff guided me to a position I'm really enjoying."

— Mary L.

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"My job coordinator Jim is responsive and great with his clients."

— Kyle B.

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"They're passionate about helping both job seekers and employers."

— Bill M.

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"A fantastic local organization connecting job seekers with businesses that need their skills."

— Sam T.

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"They do an incredible job finding employees and matching qualified candidates."

— Kent W.

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"I recommend Accessible Career Options 100%. It's an excellent organization that helps people with disabilities to learn to work and become a little independent. They provide great support in every aspect. They have an excellent, patient, dedicated, and committed staff who handle the training. I can personally attest that they did an excellent job with my daughter, who has disabilities."

— Marisela Ferrusquia

Parent of ACO Client