This handbook is intended as a guide for disabled career planners who wish to enter the work force. The introduction presents basic steps for gathering information about oneself and about jobs. Chapter 1 discusses collecting health/medical information. A sample form is provided. Chapter 2 focuses on collecting vocational information, which includes one's interests and abilities (vocational evaluation) as well as information about the world of work (career information). Chapter 3 focuses on getting information from people through personal visits, telephone calls, and letters. Addresses of role models and organizations for further help are given. Doing a job analysis is covered in chapter 4. Completed and sample job analysis forms are shown. Chapter 5 focuses on job modification and provides sources for information on adaptive equipment or assistive devices. (YLB)