Overview of the Employment Team Services

The Employment Team protects the civil and legal rights of persons with disabilities within the workplace. The Team has federal authority under the Advocacy Center’s grant programs to investigate, negotiate, and pursue legal remedies to assist individuals with disabilities. The Team’s focus areas are:

Complaints regarding denied access to vocational rehabilitation services
Developing community partnerships to increase employment opportunities for persons with disabilities
Provide Information and Referral to consumers seeking assistance in obtaining a reasonable accommodation in the workplace

The Intake Process

When you contact the Advocacy Center, an intake will be developed by the Frontline Intake & Referral Services Team (FIRST). FIRST conducts an in-depth interview with you to discuss your request for employment services. FIRST refers your intake to the Employment Team if your issue is within the Team’s focus areas and goals. Within 3 business days of receipt of your referral, an Advocate Investigator or Attorney will contact you to discuss your issues further and determine the type of assistance the Team can offer.

We appreciate your interest with the Advocacy Center’s Employment Team. Please contact us for an orientation packet.