Services for People with Disabilities

Programs and Services

Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities
On January 1, 2012, the Governor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities will be transferred from the Employment Development Department to the Department of Rehabilitation. Along with the transfer, the name has been changed to the California Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities. With strong support of the California Health and Human Services Agency and the Department of Rehabilitation, the new committee will build upon the legacy of the Governor's Committee to further advance employment opportunities for people with disabilities in California.

Contact Information

Department of Rehabilitation
External Affairs
721 Capitol Mall
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916-558-5874
Email: CCEPD@dor.ca.gov

Committee Reports
Employment of Veterans with Disabilities Report of Findings and Annual Reports issued by the Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities.

Media Access Office (MAO)
Actively promotes the employment and accurate portrayal of persons with disabilities in all areas of the media and entertainment industry, ensuring that the industry recognizes people with disabilities as part of cultural diversity.

Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Program
The DHH Workforce Services Sites, and the One-Stop Career Centers provide interpretive, job placement, and follow-up services to help you find a job. For additional information, contact EDD by using the TTY toll free numbers, which will put you in direct contact with a representative for the following programs:

• Disability Insurance: (TTY) 1-800-563-2441
• Employment Tax: (TTY) 1-800-547-9565
• Paid Family Leave: (TTY) 1-800-445-1312
• Unemployment Insurance (TTY) 1-800-815-9387

Disability Insurance
If you are unable to work due to a non-work related illness, injury, or pregnancy, you may be eligible for short-term disability insurance benefits.

Social Security
The official website for the Social Security Administration.

Veterans Services Program
Special assistance is available for veterans with disabilities.

Youth Leadership Program
The annual forum is an exciting, fun, educational, five–day vocational awareness program to motivate youth with disabilities to overcome their own barriers and help address those of others in their communities