Resources for Students with Disabilities
Career Resources
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.
A national network of centers that provide information, referrals, resources and training on the Americans with Disabilities Act.
A national employment portal connecting job seekers with employers.
Offers information on job accommodations for employees and employers.
A digital profile service created to promote future employment for people with disabilities through work-to-hire programs and helping to recruit future employees.
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
- Texas City, TX -
- Friendswood, TX -
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:
Blind and Visually Impaired
877-787-8999
If relay is needed, call Texas Relay numbers: 1-800-735-2989 (TDD) or 1-800-735-2988 (Voice) or 711.
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:
Texas Workforce solutions Gulf Coast
409-949-9055
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 .