Vocational Services
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Texas Workforce Solutions via Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)
Texas Workforce Solutions is a key component of the state's strategy to strengthen its workforce, support employers, and assist job seekers, including those with disabilities. The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) collaborates with a statewide network of Workforce Development Boards to deliver comprehensive workforce development services across Texas.
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) via US Department of Education
The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) is an agency within the U.S. Department of Education that plays a crucial role in supporting individuals with disabilities. OSERS is dedicated to improving results and outcomes for people with disabilities of all ages. In its mission, OSERS administers programs and supports policies and legislation that help children, adolescents, and adults with disabilities to lead more productive and independent lives.
PACER's National Parent Center on Transition and Employment
PACER Center is an organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and expanding opportunities for children, young adults, and their families with disabilities. PACER provides a comprehensive array of services aimed at supporting the needs of individuals with disabilities, as well as their parents and professionals who work with them.
BestBuddies
Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Workplace Inclusion Now
WIN is Autism Speaks workforce development program for employers, job seekers and community members committed to promoting diversity in hiring and creating an inclusive workplace culture in which not just autistic adults, but all employees can thrive.
DFW Dallas Metroplex Autism Friendly Job Placements
Chance’s Cafe in HPUMC – https://www.hpumc.org/belong/chances
Goodwill – https://www.goodwill.org/about/find-a-job/
Home Depot – https://careers.homedepot.com/job-search-results/
Howdy Handmade – https://howdyhomemade.com/
Hugs Cafe – https://hugscafe.org/
IKEA – https://www.seeacareerwithus.com/home
Kroger – https://www.krogerfamilycareers.com/
Large Companies with Autism Hiring Initiatives
Dell Neurodiversity @Dell Hiring Program – https://jobs.dell.com/neurodiversity
Ford – Inclusive Hiring – https://corporate.ford.com/careers/inclusive-hiring.html
Google Cloud’s Autism Career Program (in partnership with Stanford Neurodiversity at Work) – https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/inside-google-cloud/google-cloud-launches-a-career-program-for-people-with-autism
HP Spectrum Success Program – https://www.hp.com/us-en/hp-information/about-hp/diversity/spectrum-success.html
JPMorgan Chase Autism At Work – https://resources.vercida.com/jpmorgan-autism-at-work
Microsoft Neurodiveristy Hiring Program – https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/inside-microsoft/cross-disability/neurodiversityhiring
Job Search Connections for Neurodiversity
The following curated job matches help to connect employers who are committed to inclusion and creating diverse teams:
Disability:IN is the leading nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion worldwide. Our network of over 500 corporations expands opportunities for people with disabilities across enterprises. Our central office and 25 Affiliates serve as the collective voice to effect change for people with disabilities in business. https://disabilityin.org/who-we-are/about/
Neurodiversity Career Connector – https://ndcc.simplifyhire.com/
Ability Jobs – largest job site for people with disabilities – https://abilityjobs.com/
Getting Hired – https://www.gettinghired.com/
inclusively – https://www.inclusively.com/job-seekers/
Jobs for neurodivergent – https://www.jobsforhumanity.com/neurodivergent/
Neurodiversity in the workplace – https://nitw.org/job-seekers/
Remote.co – for remote jobs https://remote.co/remote-jobs/ and https://www.spectroomz.com/