Career Resources

Bender Consulting Services Inc.

A technology-based consulting firm, specializing in creating employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, in the information technology, engineering, finance/accounting, and various other competitive employment areas.


 

Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center (DBTAC)

A national network of centers that provide information, referrals, resources and training on the Americans with Disabilities Act.


Emerging Leaders Summer Internship Program

Emerging Leaders is a highly competitive program that places undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities in fulfilling summer internships and provides them with leadership development opportunities. Emerging Leaders partners with businesses to help them find outstanding new talent while also considering diversity and inclusion in their hiring practices.


Getting Hired

A national employment portal connecting job seekers with employers.


Job Accommodation Network

Offers information on job accommodations for employees and employers.


Our Ability

A digital profile service created to promote future employment for people with disabilities through work-to-hire programs, helping to recruit future employees and implementing inclusion education for existing employees.


U.S. Business Leadership Network (USBLN)

The US Business Leadership Network (USBLN) is national nonprofit that helps business drive performance by leveraging disability inclusion in the workplace, supply chain, and marketplace.


USAJobs

Job listing for the federal government and information for individuals with disabilities that are seeking employment with the federal government.

Legal Resources

State and Local Resources

Adult Day Centers

Independent School District Transition and Employment Designees for the Galveston County region are:

More information can be found in the Texas Transition Guide www.texastransition.org

Helpful Information and Numbers

To request forms to apply for Social Security benefits:
800-772-1213

For assistance with Social Security questions and questions on independent living resources:

  • Harris County Independent Living
    713-974-4621
  • Brazoria County Independent Living
    979-849-7060
  • Galveston County Independent Living
    281-984-1955

For assistance for blind or visually impaired students:

Division for Blind Services
713-948-7960

For long-term issues related to mental retardation/mental health:

  • MHMRA of Harris County
    713-970-7000
  • Gulf Coast Center (for Brazoria and Galveston Counties)
    409-763-2373
  • Department of Aging and Disability Services
    713-692-1635 or 409-943-2830

For assistance with issues related to transition from high school to work for students with disabilities:

Division for Rehabilitative Services
281-333-7980 www.dars.state.tx.us

For students capable of working without assistance needing job information:

The Worksource:

  • Hobby/Pearland
    8231 Broadway, 713-847-6118
  • Pasadena/Clear Lake
    103 Pasadena Town Square, 713-472-1608
  • Galveston
    4700 Broadway, 409-770-9915
  • Texas City
    3549 Palmer Hwy, 409-949-9055

Or apply online at www.workintexas.com.