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The Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)

The Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS). DORS Works for Maryland Businesses . What is DORS?. The Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) helps individuals with disabilities go to work while also helping businesses recruit and retain qualified workers with disabilities.

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The Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)

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  1. The Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) DORS Works for Maryland Businesses

  2. What is DORS? The Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) helps individuals with disabilities go to work while also helping businesses recruit and retain qualified workers with disabilities. DORS is a state agency and division of the Maryland State Department of Education.

  3. What does DORS do for people with disabilities? What does DORS do for Maryland businesses?

  4. Services for people with disabilities • Individuals with disabilities who are eligible for DORS can choose from many programs that fit their abilities and interests. • These include assessments, vocational training, post-secondary education, pre-vocational skills training and job placement.

  5. What can DORS do for Maryland businesses?

  6. Match qualified applicants with job openings

  7. Connect Maryland businesses with pre-screened, qualified work applicants. Many have successfully completed vocational training, higher education and/or work preparation services. DORS can:

  8. Funding for on-the-job training

  9. DORS can: • Train new employees to the specific needs and requirements of your business. • Arrange reimbursement for a percentage of the trainee’s wages. • Provide follow-along services to the trainees and employer.

  10. On-the-job worksite consultations

  11. Provide on-the-job worksite consultations that help employers hire qualified workers and retain valued employees with disabilities. DORS can:

  12. Identify and obtain technologies to increase workplace productivity and success

  13. Identify customized magnifiers, lighting, computer screen enlargement or reading software for people who have difficulty reading standard print. Modify workstations that increase the productivity of people with orthopedic and other disabilities. Recommend computer software and adaptive keyboards for people who have difficulty using a standard keyboard and mouse. DORS can:

  14. Provide services for workplace disability issues

  15. Provide details about federal and state disability tax credits. Provide worksite assessments and recommendations. Help employers arrange for accessible workstations for employees. Arrange staff training about disabilities awareness. Provide information about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). DORS can:

  16. Ongoing employment consultation

  17. Build employer satisfaction with personal follow-up for at least the employee’s first three months on the job. DORS can:

  18. What else is important to know about DORS?

  19. DORS Works for Maryland’s Future • DORS works in partnership with local school systems and businesses to support students with disabilities who are moving from high school into the work world.

  20. The Workforce & Technology Center (WTC) • DORS also operates the Workforce & Technology Center, a comprehensive work preparation facility located in northeast Baltimore.

  21. Outcomes • Last year, over 2,290 people went to work after taking part in DORS programs and services. These new workers contributed $35.6 million to the state’s economy. • DORS served 6,330 high school students with disabilities with services that include career guidance, assessments, work-connected activities, job fairs, mentoring, internships and more.

  22. A Maryland study shows that more than 85% of individuals served through Maryland’s vocational rehabilitation program are still working after one year, the highest job retention rate of any workforce program. Outcomes

  23. DORS works for people with disabilities. DORS works for Maryland businesses. DORS will work for you!

  24. www.dors.state.md.us

  25. Contact DORS Employer Services Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) Toll-free: 888-554-0334 E-mail: dors@dors.state.md.us

  26. www.dors.state.md.us Nancy S. Grasmick State Superintendent of Schools Robert A. Burns Assistant State Superintendent in Rehabilitation Services

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