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Texas AgrAbility Project

Provides training, site visits and on-farm assessments to farmers or ranchers with disabilities. Technical assistance offered includes guidance on making a farm accessible and modifying or adapting agricultural operations, buildings, equipment and tools to accommodate a variety of disabilities.

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Bridges Program

Operated by the Marriott Foundation for People with Disabilities, Bridges provides case-manager support to youth with disabilities transitioning from school to work. Ninety percent of those who successfully complete the program receive offers of ongoing employment.
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Center on Disability & Development at Texas A&M University Resource Guide

The Directory of Community Resources (DCR) from the Center on Disability and Development allows users to find resources in their area, contribute resources they know about, and edit existing listings by filling out a user-friendly entry form. Resources may include support groups, housing and transportation information, assistive technology, summer camps, employment assistance and more.

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Community Options

A nonprofit organization providing housing, employment assistance, advocacy and support services to people with disabilities.
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Employment Network Programs in Texas

Organizations that help increase opportunities and choices for Social Security disability beneficiaries in obtaining employment, vocational rehabilitation (VR) and other support services from public and private providers, employers and other organizations.
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North Texas Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network

SBDCs offer one-stop assistance to individuals and small businesses by providing a wide variety of information and guidance in central and easily accessible branch locations. SBDC services include, but are not limited to, assisting small businesses with financial, marketing, organization and technical problems. Web site includes an interactive map to help users find their local SBDC.

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Northwest Texas Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

SBDCs offer one-stop assistance to individuals and small businesses by providing a wide variety of information and guidance in central and easily accessible branch locations. SBDC services include, but are not limited to, assisting small businesses with financial, marketing, production, organization, engineering and technical problems.
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REACH Employment Services

Nonprofit organization provides pre-employment assistance (including resume writing and interview skills training) and job placement assistance for people with disabilities, as well as helps businesses find qualified employees with disabilities.
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Services for Persons with Physical & Mental Disabilities

Information on services available in Texas to assist people with disabilities in obtaining employment of their choice and to help them live independently in their communities.
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Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired

The Texas Division for Blind Services (DBS) assists blind or visually impaired individuals and their families to help them find high quality jobs, live independently and receive the training needed to be successful in school and beyond.
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Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) in Houston, TX

SBDCs offer one-stop assistance to individuals and small businesses by providing a wide variety of information and guidance in central and easily accessible branch locations. SBDC services include, but are not limited to, assisting small businesses with financial, marketing, production, organization, engineering and technical problems.
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South-West Texas Border Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network

SBDCs offer one-stop assistance to individuals and small businesses by providing a wide variety of information and guidance in central and easily accessible branch locations. SBDC services include, but are not limited to, assisting small businesses with financial, marketing, organization and technical problems. Web site includes contact information for regional offices.

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Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities

The Council is dedicated to ensuring that all Texans with developmental disabilities have the opportunity to be independent, productive and valued members of their communities.
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Texas Department of Assistive & Rehabilitative Services

Administers programs that ensure Texas is a state where people with disabilities, and children who have developmental delays, enjoy the same opportunities as other Texans to live independent and productive lives.
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Texas Department of Assistive & Rehabilitative Services (DRS) Field Offices

Contact information, including phone numbers, for all DRS field offices throughout Texas.
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Texas Disability Navigator Initiative

Works to increase access to workforce employment and training services and increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities in the state of Texas.
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Texas Education Agency Career & Technology Education

Provides direction and leadership for career and technology programs throughout Texas. These programs enable students to gain entry-level employment in a high-skill, high-wage job and/or to continue their education.
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Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities

Serves as a central source of information and education on the abilities, rights, problems and needs of persons with disabilities.
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Texas Independent Living Centers (ILCs)

Contact information for ILCs throughout Texas. ILCs provide people with disabilities advocacy and support services, including assistance with employment, transportation, housing, health care and living skills.
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Texas One-Stop Career Centers

Each center provides career counseling, resume assistance, direct job placement, classroom and on-the-job training and information about local and national labor markets and unemployment compensation.
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Texas Transition Services for Persons Who are Blind or Visually Impaired

Assists young people who are blind or visually impaired to make an effective transition from secondary school to adult life and the world of work.
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Texas Veterans Leadership Program

A Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) resource and referral network that works to connect returning Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan, including those with service-connected disabilities, with the resources and tools they need to reintegrate into civilian life and employment.
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Texas Work Incentive Planning & Assistance (WIPA)

If you receive disability benefits from the Social Security Administration and are interested in working or learning more about how working would affect your benefits, you can get help from a community organization known as a Work Incentive Planning and Assistance (WIPA) project.
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Texas Workforce Centers

Offer services to employers and employees, including recruiting, retention, training and retraining, career development information, job search resources and more.
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The Arc of Texas

Organization committed to creating opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be included in their communities and to make the choices which affect their lives. Local chapters may provide residential, vocational and community-living support, self-advocacy programs, recreation and social experiences and respite care.
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Transition in Texas

Works to ensure that students receiving special education services have the supports in place to help them reach their post-school goals.
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U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) - Houston District Office

Enforces federal laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), that prohibit job discrimination.
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United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Texas

Provides services such as housing, therapy, assistive technology training, early intervention programs, individual and family support, social and recreation programs, community living, state and local referrals, employment assistance and advocacy.
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Vocational Rehabilitation for Persons with Physical & Mental Disabilities in Texas

Helps people who have physical or mental disabilities prepare for, find or keep employment. Gaining skills needed for a career, learning how to prepare for a job interview or getting the accommodations needed to stay employed are some of the services provided.
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Work Incentive Seminar Events in Bryan (08/24/2010), Tyler (09/01/2010) and Ft. Worth (09/24/2010)

If you are interested in learning about the Ticket to Work Program or other Work Incentives, you can attend a free Work Incentive Seminar Event (WISE). WISE are community events held by local organizations for beneficiaries to learn more about available work incentives through accessible, informal, learning opportunities. Join us in Bryan on August 24, in Tyler on September 1 or in Ft. Worth on September 24 to learn more.

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