TXICFW has found that individuals with Disabilities are underserved in the state of Texas. TXICFW believes further coordination of rehabilitation services especially for school-aged children is needed to facilitate successful transitions into the workforce. Systematic barriers such as lack of public transportation, job opportunities and vocational training programs need to be addressed to holistically meet the needs of individuals with disabilities. Learn more about our work around Disabilities:
In response to the findings to the 2014 Comprehensive Statewide Needs Assessment, researchers at the University of Texas at Austin collaborated with DARS to conduct an in-depth needs assessment looking at… Read more »
Gerlach, B. and Tennant, P. (2016). Consumer satisfaction for DARS clients 2015. Austin, TX: The University of Texas at Austin, Child and Family Research Institute.
By Tania Jordanova As a Research Coordinator at the Child and Family Research Institute, I am currently working on a project to understand the post-school transition needs of youth and… Read more »
In partnership with the Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS), researchers at the University of Texas at Austin conducted a comprehensive needs assessment for Texans with disabilities in… Read more »