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64 government services resources for individuals with disabilities and their caregivers — national organizations plus local programs. Use the filters to narrow by state or city.

ACCES-VR (Adult Career and Continuing Education Services - Vocational Rehabilitation)

Assists individuals with disabilities to achieve and maintain employment through training, education, rehabilitation, and career development. Operates 15 District Offices and 10 Satellite Offices across New York State providing job search, educational, and independent living services.

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New York

Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD)

Florida state agency serving individuals with developmental disabilities including autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and intellectual disabilities through waiver programs and community supports.

866-273-2273

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Florida

Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services (ADRS)

State agency providing services for children and adults with disabilities including early intervention, vocational rehabilitation, and independent living services.

602 S Lawrence St, Montgomery, AL 36104

334-293-7500

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Alabama

Alaska Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

State agency helping Alaskans with disabilities prepare for, obtain, and keep employment. Services include vocational evaluation, job training, job search and placement, transportation, counseling, job coaching, and benefit analysis.

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Alaska

Arizona Rehabilitation Services Administration

State agency helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment goals. Services include vocational evaluation, job training, job search, job placement, transportation, and job site modification. Part of the Arizona Department of Economic Security.

1-800-563-1221

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Arizona

Arkansas Division of Developmental Disabilities Services (DDS)

State agency providing services and supports for individuals with developmental disabilities including waiver programs, case management, and community supports.

501-682-8665

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Arkansas

California Department of Rehabilitation

Administers the largest vocational rehabilitation program in the country, helping job seekers with disabilities obtain competitive employment. Services include career guidance, job training, assistive technology, and independent living skills through 85 field offices statewide.

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California

Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

Assists people with disabilities to succeed at work and live independently. Services include work-based learning, training, job placement, supported employment, and pre-employment transition services for students with disabilities.

707 17th Street, Suite 2700, Denver, CO 80202

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Colorado

Connecticut Bureau of Rehabilitation Services

A bureau within the Connecticut Department of Aging and Disability Services serving as the state's vocational rehabilitation program. Provides training, job placement, career counseling, and support services to help people with disabilities prepare for, find, and keep employment.

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Connecticut

DC Department on Disability Services - Vocational Rehabilitation

Provides vocational and rehabilitative services to individuals with disabilities to help them prepare for, secure, regain, or retain employment. Services include assessment, counseling, vocational training, job search assistance, job placement, and supported employment.

250 E Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024

(202) 730-1700

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District of Columbia

Delaware Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

Provides individualized services to people with disabilities to help them prepare for, obtain, and maintain employment. Over 75 years of experience helping individuals with disabilities find career pathways and greater independence.

4425 North Market Street, PO Box 9969, Wilmington, DE 19089

(302) 761-8275

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Delaware

Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD)

State agency providing services for individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health needs, and addictive diseases throughout Georgia.

404-657-2252

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Georgia

Hampton Roads Community Action Program (HRCAP) - Disability Services

Community action agency providing disability support services, case management, and resource referrals for low-income individuals with disabilities in Hampton Roads.

2410 Wickham Avenue, Newport News, VA 23607

(757) 247-0379

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Virginia · Newport News

Hawaii Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

Assists people with disabilities to prepare for, secure, maintain, or advance in competitive employment. Services tailored to individual skills, interests, and abilities with offices on all major islands.

1-888-764-7586

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Hawaii

HireAbility Vermont (Division of Vocational Rehabilitation)

Vermont's publicly-funded vocational rehabilitation program offering free, flexible services to any Vermonter dealing with a disability that affects employment. Provides career counseling, assessment, training, education, credentials support, assistive technology, and benefits counseling.

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Vermont

Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

Assists people with disabilities prepare for, secure, retain, or regain employment. Services include vocational counseling, rehabilitation technology, job readiness training, on-the-job training, and support for higher education programs.

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Idaho

Illinois Division of Developmental Disabilities

State agency providing services, support, and programs for individuals with developmental disabilities in Illinois.

888-337-5267

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Illinois

Indiana Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services

State agency overseeing Medicaid waivers and services for individuals with developmental disabilities in Indiana.

800-545-7763

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Indiana

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services - Disability Services

State agency providing disability services, Medicaid waivers, and supports for Iowans with disabilities.

515-281-6899

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Iowa

Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS)

State agency overseeing disability services, Medicaid waivers, and supports for Kansans with disabilities.

785-296-4986

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Kansas

Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services - Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities

State agency providing services and supports for Kentuckians with developmental and intellectual disabilities including waiver programs and community services.

502-564-4527

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Kentucky

Louisiana Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD)

State agency administering services for individuals with developmental disabilities including waiver programs, support coordination, and community-based services.

225-342-0095

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Louisiana

Maine Bureau of Rehabilitation Services - Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

Department of Labor program helping people with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities find and keep a job. Services include career exploration, training, job placement, and tools/equipment needed for employment, all provided at no cost.

(800) 698-4440

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Maine

Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)

An agency of the Maryland State Department of Education helping people with disabilities prepare for, find, and keep jobs. Includes the Workforce and Technology Center in Baltimore offering career assessment, skills training, job placement, and assistive technology services.

(888) 554-0334

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Maryland

MassAbility (Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission)

Formerly the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC), helps individuals with disabilities live and work independently. Vocational Rehabilitation program assists people with physical, intellectual, and mental disabilities find and keep employment through assistive technology, education, and job counseling.

600 Washington St, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02111

(800) 245-6543

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Massachusetts

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services - Developmental Disabilities

State agency providing developmental disability services, Medicaid waivers, and support for individuals with disabilities.

844-799-9876

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Michigan

Minnesota Department of Human Services - Disability Services Division

State agency providing disability services, Medicaid waivers, and supports for Minnesotans with disabilities.

651-431-2400

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Minnesota

Mississippi Department of Mental Health - Division of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

State agency providing services and supports for Mississippians with intellectual and developmental disabilities including waiver programs and community services.

601-359-1288

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Mississippi

Missouri Division of Developmental Disabilities

State agency administering services and supports for Missourians with developmental disabilities.

573-751-4054

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Missouri

Montana Vocational Rehabilitation and Blind Services

Provides individualized vocational rehabilitation services to eligible individuals with disabilities to obtain, maintain, and advance in employment. Includes career counseling, job coaching, training, adaptive equipment, and pre-employment transition services for students ages 14-21.

(877) 296-1197

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Montana

Multnomah County Developmental Disabilities Division

County services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities including service coordination, community inclusion, and family support.

503-988-3658

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Oregon · Multnomah County

National Parks Disability Access Pass

Free lifetime access pass for U.S. citizens with permanent disabilities to national parks and federal recreation sites.

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National

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services - Developmental Disabilities

State agency providing developmental disability services, Medicaid waivers, and supports for Nebraskans with disabilities.

402-471-3121

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Nebraska

Nevada Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation

Supports adults and students with disabilities to prepare for, obtain, keep, and advance in meaningful employment. Part of the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation with offices in Reno and Las Vegas.

775-823-8100

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Nevada

New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS)

Provides career services including vocational counseling, job search skill development, vocational training, college training, on-the-job training, job coaching, and supported employment to help individuals with disabilities achieve employment outcomes.

P.O. Box 398, Trenton, NJ 08625

(609) 292-5987

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New Jersey

New Mexico Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

State and federally funded program helping eligible individuals with disabilities find suitable employment. Services include vocational counseling, rehabilitation technology, assistive technology devices and services, and pre-employment transition services.

1596 Pacheco St., Santa Fe, NM

(505) 954-8500

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New Mexico

NIDCR - Dental Care for Developmental Disabilities

Federal resource providing practical oral care guidance for developmental disabilities including autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and intellectual disabilities. Includes caregiver guides and tips for dental professionals.

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National

Norfolk Community Services Board

Provides treatment for Norfolk residents with mental health, intellectual disability, and substance use needs. Offers developmental disability support coordination, behavioral health services, and 24/7 crisis intervention.

7447 Central Business Park Dr, Norfolk, VA 23513

(757) 756-5600

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Virginia · Norfolk

North Carolina Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services

State agency overseeing services for individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health needs, and substance abuse challenges in North Carolina.

919-733-7011

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North Carolina

North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services - Developmental Disabilities

State agency providing developmental disability services, Medicaid waivers, and supports for North Dakotans with disabilities.

701-328-8930

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North Dakota

Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services

Helps Oklahomans with disabilities bridge barriers to employment, school, and independent living. Vocational Rehabilitation division provides counseling, guidance, and job placement. Five program divisions include VR, Visual Services, and Disability Determination.

1-800-845-8476

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Oklahoma

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD)

State agency providing vocational rehabilitation and employment services for Ohioans with disabilities.

800-282-4536

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Ohio

Oregon Commission for the Blind

State agency providing vocational rehabilitation, independent living skills training, and assistive technology for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

888-202-5463

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Oregon · Statewide

Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities (OCDD)

Federally funded council promoting inclusion, self-determination, and independence for Oregonians with developmental disabilities through systems change and advocacy.

503-945-9941

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Oregon · Statewide

Oregon Department of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS)

State agency providing services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including case management, residential supports, employment services, and community living programs.

500 Summer St NE, Salem, OR 97301

503-945-5811

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Oregon · Statewide

Oregon Disability Parking Permit

Information on applying for disability parking permits through the Oregon DMV for individuals with qualifying disabilities.

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Oregon · Statewide

Oregon Office on Disability and Health

State office promoting health equity for Oregonians with disabilities through data collection, public health programs, and community partnerships.

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Oregon · Statewide

Parent Center Hub (CPIR)

Federally funded hub connecting families to their state's Parent Training and Information Centers. Provides curated resources on disability rights, special education services, IEP navigation, and system navigation.

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National

Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR)

Provides vocational rehabilitation services through 21 district offices in all 67 counties. Services include vocational guidance, counseling, goal setting, individualized plans for employment, and job placement at no cost. The Hiram G. Andrews Center in Johnstown provides comprehensive vocational training.

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Pennsylvania

Rhode Island Office of Rehabilitation Services (ORS)

Division of the RI Department of Human Services supporting Rhode Islanders with disabilities through vocational rehabilitation services. Helps individuals choose, prepare for, obtain, and maintain employment, with many services including education and training covered by ORS.

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Rhode Island

Richmond Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA)

Community services board providing developmental disability services, support coordination, early intervention, psychiatric services, and crisis stabilization for children and adults with intellectual disabilities in the Richmond area.

107 South Fifth Street, Richmond, VA 23219

(804) 819-4000

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Virginia · Richmond

South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department

State vocational rehabilitation program providing employment services, job training, and placement for South Carolinians with disabilities.

803-896-6500

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South Carolina

South Dakota Division of Rehabilitation Services

State vocational rehabilitation services helping South Dakotans with disabilities prepare for and obtain employment.

605-773-3195

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South Dakota

Tennessee Vocational Rehabilitation

State vocational rehabilitation program providing job training, placement, and employment support for Tennesseans with disabilities.

615-313-4714

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Tennessee

Texas Workforce Commission - Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Helps people with disabilities prepare for, find, and keep jobs or advance in employment. Services include career exploration, disability supports, training for credentials, job search assistance, and on-the-job support. Online self-referral available through Start My VR.

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Texas

Utah State Office of Rehabilitation (USOR)

Assists eligible individuals in obtaining employment and increasing independence. Services include career exploration, counseling, job finding, on-the-job training, and specialized services for individuals who are blind, deaf, hard of hearing, or DeafBlind.

1-866-454-8397

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Utah

Virginia Board for People with Disabilities (VBPD)

State agency promoting full participation of people with disabilities in Virginia through advocacy, policy development, grant-making, and public awareness initiatives.

1100 Bank Street, 7th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219

(800) 846-4464

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Virginia · Statewide

Virginia Department of Education - Special Education

State department overseeing special education services, IEP compliance, dispute resolution, and resources for families navigating the special education system in Virginia public schools.

101 N 14th Street, Richmond, VA 23219

(804) 225-2075

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Virginia · Statewide

Virginia Disability Parking Pass

How to apply for a disability parking permit through the Virginia DMV.

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Virginia · Statewide

VR New Hampshire (Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation)

Offers vocational rehabilitation services through seven regional offices to help individuals with disabilities prepare for, obtain, retain, and advance in employment. Services range from job training and placement to school transition and independent living support.

(603) 271-3471

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New Hampshire

Washington State Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

Helps people with disabilities prepare for, obtain, and maintain employment. Services include vocational counseling, job placement, training, assistive technology, and supported employment through offices across Washington State.

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Washington

West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS)

State vocational rehabilitation program supporting youth and adults with disabilities on their path to work and independent living through counseling, training, and job placement.

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West Virginia

Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)

Federal/state program helping people with disabilities obtain, maintain, and advance employment through counseling, training, and job placement services.

800-442-3477

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Wisconsin

Wyoming Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

Assists eligible individuals with disabilities to prepare for, obtain, maintain, and advance in competitive integrated employment. Services include vocational counseling, job placement, training, assistive technology, and supported employment across Wyoming.

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Wyoming

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