Employment

TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION
Multiple Locations
Vocational Rehabilitation programs help people with disabilities prepare for, find, or retain employment and help youth and students prepare for post-secondary opportunities.  The programs also help businesses and employers recruit, retain, and accommodate employees with disabilities.

TEXAS WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS
Multiple Locations
Texas Workforce Solutions-Vocational Rehabilitation Services (TWS-VRS) is a partner within the Texas Workforce System to support job seekers with disabilities as they prepare for, obtain, maintain, or advance in competitive integrated employment.

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National Down Syndrome Society
Employment program whose goal is to encourage corporations and businesses to invest in hiring people with Down syndrome and increase the number of opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome to work in meaningful and competitive employment settings. Resources include Partnering for Career Success Guide, Resume Guide, Resume Checklist, Resume Template, Guide Me & Watch Me Succeed, webinar series, and more.

MY POSSIBILITIES
Plano, TX
My Possibilities Vocational Education program offers courses for individuals with IDD to explore their interests, build stamina, and reiterate the work expectations needed to obtain and retain a paid position in the community. One-on-one employment consultation is also available through the LaunchAbility Career Services program for all individuals with disabilities in North Texas. The LaunchAbility Career Services program is individualized and focuses on preparing for, securing, and maintaining employment opportunities for adults with a variety of disabilities and other barriers to employment.

EASTERSEALS NORTH TEXAS EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
Easterseals North Texas Employment Services assists job seekers with disabilities in searching, finding and maintaining meaningful employment.

MINGUS JOB ACCELERATOR
Mingus, TX
Mingus Job Accelerator (MJA) is a unique on-the-job training training concept for adults with intellectual disabilities (IDD). MJA is located in Mingus, TX, a small town 70 miles west of Ft. Worth. The setting combines historical roots and repurposing, designed to encourage, guide, and train adults with IDD who want to enter the workforce with marketable and life skills.

HUGS CAFE, INC.
McKinney, TX
Hugs Cafe is a non-profit organization providing training and job placement assistance to adults with special needs through Hugs Prep culinary and hospitality classes, Hugs Greenhouse, and their popular Hugs Cafe restaurant located in historic downtown McKinney.

HOWDY HOMEMADE ICE CREAM
Dallas, TX
Howdy Homemade is about two things: amazing ice cream and the pursuit to provide employment for individuals with special needs. Famous for their Dr. Pepper Chocolate Chip flavor, the creamery operates two locations in Dallas and also has franchise opportunities available.

UNDERDAWGS FRANCHISE
Hot dog business franchise opportunity offering meaningful self-employment for individuals with special needs.

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