Vocational Rehabilitation Program

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Vocational rehabilitation services program assists Californians with disabilities obtain and retain employment and maximize their ability to live independently in their communities. The Department develops purchases, provides, and advocates for programs and services in vocational rehabilitation and independent living with a priority on service for persons with the most severe disabilities.

For further information contact a representative at any of our three One Stop Centers.

At a State level you may also want to see the California Employment Development Department (EDD) website.

Deaf Counseling Advocacy and Referral Program (DCARA)

Deaf Counseling, Advocacy and Referral Agency (DCARA) provide direct services to the deaf/hard-of-hearing. They assist clients in acquiring the tools they need to obtain and maintain employment. They teach skills involved writing resumes, filling out job applications and successful job interview techniques. Deaf and hard of hearing customers can use the unemployment TTY system to obtain general unemployment information and unemployment insurance claim filing.

Call the TTY number at 1-(800) 815-9387 (This number does not accept voice calls). This service is available at Campbell and Gilroy One Stop Centers.

The Silicon Valley Veterans Task Force offers priority to military veterans in receiving referrals to training and the provision of other employment related services. Disabled veterans receive top priority in all employment services.

SVVTF offer one-on-one services to veterans having difficulty obtaining or retaining work. Small group workshops on resume preparation, interview skills Job retention, are available to you.


For assistance contact a representative at any of our three One-Stop locations.

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