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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