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Overview

Staff with Texas Workforce Solutions Vocational Rehabilitation Services work with you to understand your business needs and provide customized services.  We help your employees become more aware of key disability issues, help you fill open positions at your business with qualified job seekers with disabilities, assess your workplace, job descriptions and recruitment and application processes to remove barriers, and provide training and accommodation assistance.  There is no fee for our services.

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Employer Services

Get help recruiting, hiring, retaining and accommodating employees with disabilities through the following customized services.  

Disability Awareness & Education

Learn about key disability employment issues in the workplace:

  • Disability awareness training and presentations
  • Business symposia and expos

Worksite & Job Process Assessments

Identify solutions to physical or other barriers that may limit your ability to recruit, hire, retain or accommodate an employee with a disability. Assess your: 

  • Physical worksite
  • Workplace technology
  • Job description and essential duties
  • Application process
  • Interview process 

Hiring & Retention Assistance

Select from the most qualified job candidates who meet your business needs, and enhance employee retention and productivity:

  • Job and career fairs
  • Candidate screening, matching and referral
  • Training programs to prepare job candidates for employment with your business
  • Follow-up to ensure the new employee has the accommodations and support needed to be productive and retain employment

Federal Requirements & Financial Incentives Assistance

Get help to understand federal regulations and work incentives, including:

To learn more about U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs equal opportunity employment requirements, contact the Southwest & Rocky Mountain Regional Office (SWARM) Regional Outreach Coordinator.

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Request Services

To learn more about or request our Vocational Rehabilitation Business Services:

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Resources

Disability Sensitivity Training Video:
Watch Disability Sensitivity Training Video

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See Also

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Contact Information

Last Verified: October 23, 2018

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