DEPARTMENT OF ASSISTIVE AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DIVISION FOR REHABILITATION SERVICES

Address	PO Box 632616, Nacogdoches, Texas 75963-2616 3rd floor Human Services Room 324, SFA Campus
Telephone	(936) 468-2918
Fax	(936) 468-1376
Email
Web Site	www.dars.state.tx.us
Hours	8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Monday – Friday)
Services	The commission’s goal is to rehabilitate handicapped individuals into employment. Some services offered include evaluation, counseling and guidance, interpreter services for the deaf, assistance devices, training, transportation, tools, supplies, placement, and follow up. All services, whether short or long term, are designed with the aim to help the handicapped obtain and maintain competitive employment commensurate with their abilities.
Eligibility	To be eligible for services there must exist (1) a documented mental or physical disability (2) the disability must constitute a substantial handicap to the individual’s employment and (3) there is a reasonable expectation that Vocational Rehabilitative Services will benefit the individual in terms of employability. A person may be self-referred or referred through any agency, and may either call or walk-in.
Application Procedure	A person may be self-referred or referred through another agency, and may call or walk-in. the applicant will complete the application with a counselor.
Cost of Services	Cost is based on economic need and number of family members.