Texas HireAbility

Texas Workforce Commission partners with the Texas Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities and Texas Workforce Solutions on Texas HireAbility to raise awareness about the benefits of hiring people with disabilities and highlight their contributions in the workplace.

Texas HireAbility Employer Forum & Lex Frieden Employment Awards

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is partnering with the Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities for the 2024 Texas HireAbility Employer Forum & Lex Frieden Employment Awards to be held on October 30 at Dallas College in Lancaster.

We’re excited to announce that Bob Phillips, journalist and beloved storyteller of Texas, will be our host for this year’s event.  

Join us for an exciting half-day program featuring presentations from disability advocates, industry leaders, and Americans with Disabilities Act experts. We’ll honor winners of the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities' Lex Frieden Employment Awards and celebrate the outstanding work of individuals and businesses advancing disability inclusion efforts. Event registration includes a buffet lunch.  Register at https://events.humanitix.com/hireability

Partner Resources

These TWC and partner resources can help support your organization’s disability inclusion activities and keep you informed of the latest updates and tools.

• Guide to Hiring People with Disabilities
• Job Accommodation Network (JAN) - DOL
• Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) – DOL
• What Can You Do? The Campaign for Disability Employment
• The National Employment Team - Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation
• Employing Abilities @ Work certificate (SHRM Foundation & Understood)
• Putting Abilities to Work
• Tips for Employers Interviewing People with Disabilities
• Supporting Employees with Long Covid: A Guide for Employers

Employer Services

The Texas Workforce Solutions Vocational Rehabilitation Business Team partners with employers to understand their hiring needs and provides customizable services to help with recruiting, hiring, retaining and accommodating employees with disabilities through the following no cost services.

• Disability Awareness & Education: Training on key disability employment issues in the workplace
• 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
• Hiring & Retention Assistance: Access to qualified job candidates who meet your business needs, and enhance employee retention and productivity
• Federal Requirements & Financial Incentives Assistance: Resources to understand federal regulations and work incentives:
  • Americans with Disabilities Act - Department of Justice
  • Disabled Access Tax Credits - Equal Opportunity Employment Commission
  • Work Opportunity Tax Credit
  • Barrier Removal Tax Credit