What are Vocational Rehabilitation Services?
Texas Workforce Solutions–Vocational Rehabilitation Services (TWS-VRS) assists eligible individuals with disabilities in preparing for, obtaining, maintaining, or advancing in competitive employment. Services are personalized based on how your disability affects your ability to work, and may include:
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Job training and counseling
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Assistive devices (e.g., hearing aids, artificial limbs)
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Orientation and mobility training for individuals with visual impairments
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Transportation assistance
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Sign language interpreters
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Help finding and keeping a job
You may not need every service listed. A TWS-VRS counselor will work with you to determine what support best helps you meet your employment goals.
Learn more and apply at www.twc.texas.gov/VRNearme, or contact Vocational Rehabilitation Services by calling 512-936-6400 or emailing vr.office.locator@twc.state.tx.us.