During the past 2 years, I have worked from home for a company that exclusively hires people with disabilities. I found out about this company through a vocational rehabilitation counselor. The National Telecommuting Institute, located in Boston, Massachusetts, provides online opportunities for home-bound people. Most of the job opportunities are customer service-related, including order entry and sales help. If people are receiving disability benefits, NTI works with them to keep their earnings below the allowed maximum.
I have worked on the Internal Revenue Service seasonal program these past 2 years from October until the end of March. The job entails locating and ordering IRS forms, packages, and publications for individual tax payers, companies, and tax professionals. This is all accomplished through a high-speed internet connection and a phone line. The benefits of the IRS program include higher wages (depending upon your county) and an hourly health benefit contribution. The IRS jobs are mostly seasonal (they are currently recruiting for the upcoming tax season), but there are other telecommuting job listings. This is a great way to make some extra money while working from the comfort of your own home.
