Video Library
Our Student HireAbility Navigators have been hosting a LIVE webinar series to showcase agencies in our community that provide services to individuals with disabilities and how working together can provide much success to our special needs population. Click on the video links below to learn more about these agencies and stories!
Role of the Student HireAbility Navigators
Jeannette Lara and Ricky Rendon, Student HireAbility Navigators from Workforce Solutions, offer support and resources to local school districts, community organizations, and employers for students with disabilities ages 14-22 who are in the process of transitioning to post-secondary education and/or employment. For more information you can contact your local Student HireAbility Navigators at navigators@wfsolutions.org (Video Length: 30 minutes)
Texas Workforce Solutions-Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Learn about how our local Vocational Rehabilitation office provides educational and employment support and resources to individuals with disabilities in our community for a successful outcome. For more information on transition services provided by Texas Workforce Solutions-Vocational Rehabilitation Services you can call (512)936-6400. (Video Length: 11 minutes)
Rio Grande Valley-Down Syndrome Association
Deborah Tomai from the Rio Grande Valley Down Syndrome Association speaks about how their organization provides support to families in the community who have children with Down Syndrome. To find out about their community events follow them on Facebook at Rio Grande Valley Down Syndrome Association - Home | Facebook (Video Length: 15 minutes)
Student Success Story: IDEA Public Schools-Mission
Workforce Solutions is proud to highlight a student from IDEA Public Schools who despite his disability, has overcome challenges and has succeeded to obtain employment once he graduates from high school. To learn more about IDEA Public Schools visit their website at Homepage - IDEA Public Schools. (Video Length: 21minutes)
Employer Support Services by Texas Workforce Solutions-Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Learn about how Vocational Rehabilitation Services supports businesses in our community when it comes to hiring individuals with disabilities or assistance in providing accommodations in the workplace. For more information on employer services provided by Vocational Rehabilitation Services you can contact Vanessa Vera at vanessa.vera@twc.state.tx.us (Video Length: 23minutes)
Disability Rights Texas
Disability Rights Texas consists of professionals who advocate for individuals with disabilities in our community. From the education setting and beyond- these advocates ensure that the community is aware of the rights of individuals with disabilities. For more information visit Disability Rights Texas - Disability Rights Texas (disabilityrightstx.org) (Video Length: 29 minutes)
Region One Education Service Center
Noelia Perez, Transition Specialist from Region One ESC, provides details on how our local Education Service Center offers many supports to students and families in our local school districts to help them succeed. Find out about the many services available to students with disabilities and those offered to the youth by viewing this video or by visiting Region One ESC / Home Page (esc1.net) (Video Length 29 minutes)
Valley Association for Independent Living (VAIL)
Genesis Lezama, Peer and Transition Services Coach at VAIL, speaks on the services available through VAIL to assist individuals with disabilities to live independently. To learn more, visit the VAIL website: VAIL Center for Independent Living (Video Length: 17 minutes)
Team Mario’s Success Story
Justin Hahn, Team Mario’s Ambassador for SOAR Program, presents on the Benefits of an Inclusive Workforce. Justin shares how his community involvement and the support he’s received has assisted him to prepare for employment. In addition, Justin encourages employers to consider how an inclusive workforce can benefit everyone. To learn about more, visit the Team Mario’s website: Team Mario - Autism Awareness, Support & Education in the RGV (Video Length: 11 minutes)
Community Rotaract Club
Stephanie Picazo, President of the Community Rotaract Club of Mission Texas, speaks on opportunities available through the Rotaract Club to get involved in the community and grow as a leader. The Rotaract Club is dedicated to advancing inclusion of people with disabilities and embracing diversity, to learn more, visit: Rotaract Club of Mission, Texas | Facebook (Video Length: 20 minutes)
Disability Chamber of Commerce-Rio Grande Valley (DCC-RGV)
Evelyn Cano and Esmer Leal, Founders of the Disability Chamber of Commerce – Rio Grande Valley (DCC-RGV), speak on their efforts to promote inclusion in the workforce. The DCC-RGV is the 4th Disability Chamber in the Nation, focused on increasing disability awareness and inclusion of people with disabilities in the workforce through trainings and supports. To learn more email, info@dccrgv.org (Video Length: 24 minutes)
Workforce Solutions-Workforce Outreach Specialist
Jasmine Hernandez, Workforce Outreach Specialist at Workforce Solutions, speaks on career preparation tools and services available through Workforce Solutions.
To learn more, visit: Workforce Solutions - Education Resources (wfsolutions.org) (Video Length: 16minutes)
Vocational Rehabilitation-Transition Services for Blind and Visually Impaired
Pearl De La Cruz, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor and Blind Specialist, speaks on employment services available through Texas Workforce Solutions – Vocational Rehabilitation Services. To learn more, visit: Vocational Rehabilitation Services | Texas Workforce Commission (Video Length: 20 minutes)
Capable Kids Foundation
Sofia Pena, Executive Director for Capable Kids Foundation, speaks on what the Capable Kids Foundation is doing to create opportunities that advance systemic inclusion of people with disabilities in the community. To learn more and get involved, visit: Capable Kids Foundation – Enriching the lives of families with special needs. (ckrgv.org) (Video Length: 18 minutes)
South Texas College-Student Accessibility Services
Perla Leo, Coordinator of Student Accessibility Services at South Texas College. She speaks on the accommodations and services available to students with disabilities at South Texas College. To learn more, visit: Counseling and Student Accessibility Services | South Texas College (Video Length: 17 minutes)
