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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.
The We Hire Ability program recognizes Texas employers for their commitment to hiring people with disabilities, and for their efforts to create an inclusive workforce. Employers with at least 10 percent of their Texas-based workforce comprising people with disabilities, are eligible to receive a We Hire Ability decal to display on their storefront and a digital decal to display on their website.
Employer 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
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:
Texas HireAbility Events
Counties or City |
Workforce Board
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Contact |
Event Details |
Event Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McAllen | Workforce Solutions Lower Rio | Angela Woellner 512-463-8556 |
March 31, 2022 8:15 a.m. We Hire Ability Employer Recognition Ceremony Embassy Suites Convention Center 800 Convention Center Blvd., McAllen, TX 78501 |
info@dccrgv.org or (856) 605-8555 |
| Houston | Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast Vocational Rehabilitation Services Office of Federal Contract Compliance Disability IN |
Benigno Aceves benigno.aceves@twc.texas.gov |
April 1, 2022 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Employer Symposium 2022 United Way of Greater Houston 50 Waugh Drive Houston, TX 77007 |
Employer Symposium 2022 Hybrid Event |
| Round Rock | Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area Vocational Rehabilitation Services |
Brian Hernandez Brian.Hernandez@RuralCapital.net WeHireAbility@twc.texas.gov |
April 6, 2022 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. We Hire Ability Employer Recognition Ceremony Workforce Solutions of Williamson County 575 Round Rock West Drive Building H, Suite 240e Round Rock, TX 78681 |
Brian.Hernandez @RuralCapital.net |
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