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Jobseekers with Disabilities Vocational Rehabilitation

The Vocational Rehabilitation program is dedicated to facilitating, preparing, retaining, and locating employment for individuals with disabilities. If you have a physical, mental, or emotional disability that affects your ability to obtain or maintain employment, you may be eligible for our services to help you in finding and retaining meaningful employment. The VR program is state-funded to offer services at no charge to you.

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Contact a local Texas Workforce Solutions representative of the Vocational Rehabilitation program to get started.

alex.lopez@wc.state.tx.us
(915) 887-2132

Eligibility Criteria

You may qualify for vocational rehabilitation services if:

  • You have a physical, cognitive, or mental impairment documented by the appropriately qualified professional (doctor, psychologist or other).
  • Your documented impairment causes a substantial barrier to getting or keeping employment.
  • You can benefit from vocational rehabilitation services that lead to an employment outcome.
  • You require vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, secure, retain or regain employment.
Available Services for Youth with Disabilities

Our Vocational Rehabilitation program acts as a pre-employment transition service to prepare you for a bright future in your field of choice.

Post-Secondary Education
Post-Secondary Education
Employment Opportunities
Employment Opportunities
Job Exploration
Job Exploration
Career Counseling
Career Counseling
Apprenticeships & Training
Apprenticeships & Training
Hands-on Work-Based Educational Experiences
Hands-on Work-Based Educational Experiences
Available Services for adults with Disabilities

Disability doesn’t have to mean the inability to work. We’re here to give you the tools and support you need to overcome barriers to gaining employment.

Counseling & Guidance
Counseling & Guidance
Vocational Evaluations
Vocational Evaluations
Rights Advocacy & Information
Rights Advocacy & Information
Training & Education Assistance
Training & Education Assistance
Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology
Success Stories
Addison Sommers

Addison came to WSB after her employer closed their doors and she was left without a job and three kids to feed. Working with a WSB Career Counselor, Addison was able to enroll in a technical program, qualify for a scholarship, and train for a new career. Within 18 months, she completed the program, found new employment and began earning a higher wage than she had previously received.

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