According to the US Census Bureau, approximately 1 in 5 of us has a physical or mental disability and 1 in 3 Americans has a close friend or family member with a disability. Workforce Solutions provides resources to support individuals with disabilities in finding and retaining employment. Student Hireability Navigator Plan
All three Workforce Solutions Texoma Centers are accessible to people with disabilities. Listed below are some of the resources available.
Asking for Help
If you have a disability and require a special service or accommodation, let the Workforce Center Staff know. This is your choice and your right. Disclosing the nature of your disability can have benefits, such as qualifying for training.
Accessibility Aids Available at Workforce Solutions Texoma Centers
Unless otherwise noted, all centers have the following accessibility aids available to assist with Job Search related activities:
■ Accessible computer workstations
■ Aladdin Jeanie Pro Magnifiers, to help individuals with low vision
■ Tape recorders for use in group orientations
■ Pocket Talkers (voice amplification) for customers with hearing impairments
■ The Microsoft Ease of Access Center which includes Magnifier, Narrator, On-Screen Keyboard and High Contrast options
■ TTY telephones to assist job seekers who have hearing impairments
■ The Relay Texas system to assist deaf, hard-of-hearing, or speech-impaired job seekers
■ A Braille printer is available at the Denison center
Texas Workforce Commission- Texas Workforce Solutions-Vocational Rehabilitation Services (TWS-VRS)
Texas Workforce Solutions Vocational Rehabilitation Services – provides services for people with disabilities to help them prepare for, obtain, retain or advance in employment.
Workforce Solutions Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors are available to provide assistance. Appointment can be scheduled by calling (903) 943.9997.
Other Resources for Jobseekers with Disabilities
■ Disability Rights Texas is the legal protection and advocacy agency to help Texans with disabilities understand and exercise their rights under the law.
■ The Texas Medicaid Buy-In Program offers health insurance coverage to employed people with disabilities. To find out the eligibility criteria and learn more at
■ The ABCs of SCHEDULE A for Applicants with Disabilities Tips for getting Federal Jobs
■ JobTIPS is a free program designed to help individuals with disabilities such as autism spectrum disorder explore career interests, seek and obtain employment, and successfully maintain employment.
■ The Ticket to Work Program is for Social Security Beneficiaries receiving SSI or SSDI who are interested in going to work.
■ Disability.gov is a federal website that contains disability-related resources on programs, services, laws and regulations to help people with disabilities lead full, independent lives.
■ Easter Seals a website with resources to assist individuals with disabilities.