Services for people with disabilities
Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
The Workforce Solutions’ One-Stop Centers provide a variety of options to help customers with disabilities use the services, resources and information that are offered at each of the centers.
Reasonable accommodations . . .
- Sign language interpreters*
- Using a tape recorder to take notes
- Extra time using computers
- Help with filling out forms and using office equipment
- Alternative format materials as available
*Some accommodations must be arranged in advance.
Resource libraries . . .
- Job search handbook in English & Spanish
- Directory of social service agencies
Information & Referrals to Agencies that provide information about.. . . .
- Ticket to Work Program
- Social Security Disability Benefits planning
- Job accommodations
- Public transportation Services
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Social Security work incentive programs
- Video Relay Services to serve the deaf and hard-of-hearing (available at the Edinburg & McAllen WorkforceCenters)
Assistive Technology (AT) available for demonstration through the Project RISE AT demonstration Center (located at the Edinburg Workforce Center) include, but not limited to:
- Large screen computer monitor, large trackball, computer keyboard with oversized keys
- Adjustable height computer desk
- Microsoft Narrator, On Screen Keyboard and Magnifier
- Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) to magnify printed materials
- JAWS for windows
- Magic Reader
- Dragon Naturally Speaking
