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Employment Services
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Federal legislation on employment for people with disabilities: Transitioning toward Excellence and Achievement in Mobility (TEAM)
The federal TEAM-Employment Act (H.R. 604) would amend the Rehabilitation Act to realign preferred outcomes for individuals with significant disabilities, and streamlines public funding by requiring the vocational rehabilitation systems to actively engage with other state entities. In addition, the bill would promote innovation and accountability through demonstration grants aimed at implementing reform strategies.
Two other transition bills (TEAM-Education Act, H.R. 602, and TEAM- Empowerment Act, H.R. 603) have also been introduced. To read these bills or track their progress, go to http://thomas.loc.gov/ and search for the bill number.
The goal of this page is to provide you with the tools, information and resources designed to help you improve employment outcomes for the people to whom you provide services. The page will be updated regularly, so please subscribe by clicking on the icon at the top of this page.
The following DADS programs offer employment services:
- Community Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Mental Retardation or Related Conditions (ICF/MR/RC);
- State supported living centers
- General revenue-funded mental retardation services; and
- Medicaid 1915(c) waivers:
These and other programs also include services that may be used to support an individual in a job, such as personal assistance and transportation services. All individuals who want to work, regardless of the program in which they are enrolled, are encouraged to apply with the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services for assistance with job preparation and search.
Policy/Information letters
Note: These documents are in PDF format unless otherwise indicated.
- Information Letter No. 11-118, Cost Reporting Requirements for Supported Employment and Employment Assistance
- Information Letter 10-122, Referral to DARS for Individuals Who are Interested in Employment (PDF)
- Information Letter 10-99, Endorsement of DADS Supported Employment Initiative
- Information Letter 10-08, Supported Employment Transportation Requirements
- Information Letter 09-175, Employment Services Training and Technical Assistance Initiative
- Information Letter 08-26, Revised Coordination and Notification Process for Vocational Rehabilitation and Supported Employment Services
To learn more
Questions or recommendations on the webpage may be submitted to DADS Supported Employment Questions at SE.Questions@dads.state.tx.us.
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Updated: December 20, 2011