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Rehabilitation Council of Texas members attended the DARS Division of Blind Services conference

Rehabilitation Council of Texas members attended the DARS Division of Blind Services conference in San Marcos including RCT members Martha Garber, Karen Stanfill and Joyce Taylor pictured here.  The program Partnerships for Excellence focused on partnerships that result in exceptional customer service and employment.

Employment 1st Task Force

Norine Jaloway Gill has been newly appointed by Commissioner Janek of the Health and Human Services Commission to a 27-member Task Force with the mission to introduce, devise and promote the philosophy and practice of “Employment First” for people with disabilities.

Development of an Electronic Transition and Employment Guide

Martha Garber has been asked to serve on the stakeholder group to provide input on the development of an electronic transition and employment guide as mandated by HB 617, passed by the 83rd Legislature.  The transition and employment guide will provide information on statewide services and programs that assist in the transition to life outside of the public school system.