Criss Cole Rehabiliation Center
Austin, TX
Service: Training for the legally Blind
The Texas Workforce Commission’s Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center serves adults who are legally blind by helping them learn alternative techniques to prepare for employment, get a job, attend college and live independently in their communities. The Rehabilitation Center is a part of the TWC’s Vocational Rehabilitation Services program.
More information can be found by visiting the Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center page on the Texas Workforce Commission website.
Independent Living Services for Older individuals Who Are Blind
Austin, TX
Service: Training for the legally Blind
The Texas Workforce Commission’s Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind (IL-OIB) program serves legally blind adults over the age of 55 by helping them learn independent living skills and giving them access to technology and support services. The IL-OIB is a part the TWC’s Vocational Rehabilitation Services program.
More information can be found by visiting the IL-OIB page on the Texas Workforce Commission website.
business Enterprises of Texas Facility Management
Austin, TX
Service: Training for the legally Blind
The Texas Workforce Commission’s Business Enterprises of Texas (BET) Facility Management program serves adults who are legally blind by training them in food service management careers in state, federal, and private food organizations. Individuals must be referred to the BET program by TWC Vocational Rehabilitation staff.
More information can be found by visiting the BET Facility Management page on the Texas Workforce Commission website.
Guide Dogs of Texas
San Antonio, TX
Service: Guide Dogs
Guide Dogs of Texas provides completely free guide dogs to qualified, legally blind, Texas residents, along with one-on-one training at your location.
More information can be found by visiting the Guide Dogs of Texas website.
Houston Ophthalmological Society
Houston, TX
Service: Local Resources
The Houston Ophthalmological Society offers information on a variety of resources for low vision individuals in the Houston area, from advocacy and education to general eye care and surgery.
More information can be found by visiting the Houston Ophthalmological Society website.
Texas School For the Blind and Visually Impaired
Austin, TX
Service: Low Vision Education
The Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired is an organization that provides a variety of educational programs for students who are identified as blind, visually impaired, and deafblind. Eligible students can range from birth to 22 years old, and for there are online courses and Texas-wide resources for students outside of Austin.
More information can be found by visiting the TSBVI Website.
The Talking Book Program
Austin, TX
Service: Reading Materials
The Texas State Library and Archive Commission’s Talking Book Program is a service that provides free library services to individuals with visual, physical, or reading disabilities. These services consist of digital audio, braille, or large print books and magazines.
More information can be found by visiting the Texas State Library and Archives Commission website.
The Talking Book Program
Austin, TX
Service: Disability Technology Provider
The Texas Center for Disability Studies’ Texas Technology Access Program is a service that increases accessibility to assistive technology devices through the use demonstration centers, recycle/reuse programs, device loans, and financial assistance.
More information can be found by visiting the Texas Center for Disability Studies website.
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