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.

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

Hiring Texas Talent: The Business Advantage of an Adaptable Workforce

Learn why top executives at major companies view hiring individuals with disabilities as a high-return business investment. Hear firsthand how an incredible work ethic translates directly into operational success, and why providing employment opportunities for ALL Texans unlocks valuable capabilities that benefit your entire organization.

Accessing Top Talent: How Supporting Employee Success Builds Stronger Teams

For Texas employers, securing top-tier talent requires looking at the skills and interests of every individual. This video highlights how forward-thinking businesses are creating supportive, capability-focused work environments where professionals of all abilities have the tools they need to succeed. Discover how expanding your talent search makes perfect business sense. 

The Human Element: Key Takeaways from the Texas HireAbility Employer Forum

Hear an inspiring recap from the Texas HireAbility Employer Forum, where leaders across multiple industries united around a shared goal: building successful organizations by supporting their people. Discover how focusing on the human element and fostering a culture of capability makes businesses stronger, more resilient, and highly successful.

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)

The Texas HireAbility Employer Forum & Lex Frieden Employment Awards is a dynamic forum and luncheon that brings together employers, business leaders, HR professionals and disability advocates to explore the latest strategies for building accessible, inclusive and thriving workplaces. Highlighting the event is the prestigious Lex Frieden Employment Awards, presented by the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities. These awards honor trailblazing individuals, businesses, and organizations that go above and beyond in hiring, retaining and empowering Texas with disabilities. Whether you are a business, hiring manager, HR professional, or disability advocate, you’ll be informed by attending. To see photos from our 2025 event in San Antonio visit our photo album. https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCwS23