CCA Resources
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
Leading national resource for free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues; funded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of
Disability Employment.
Occupational Information Network
A free, comprehensive online
database that serves as the nation’s primary source for occupational definitions, job characteristics, and worker requirements across the U.S. economy. Developed under the sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor; houses over 900 occupational profiles, mapping out more than 55,000 specific job titles using a standardized taxonomy aligned with the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Features a simplified screening tool that allows users to answer a shortened list of baseline questions to quickly request an appointment and kickstart their claim; the site also hosts comprehensive eligibility charts, lists of acceptable financial/medical documents, and a local office locator tool.
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Specifically managed by the Social Security Administration; the primary functions include pre-screening, application preparation, and the online preparation process with the ability to track progress.
DART Paratransit Services
Dallas County involves a standard 4-step process designed to follow Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines. The service provides curb-to-curb, accessible public transportation for
individuals whose disabilities prevent them from using fixed-route buses or trains. The 4-step process is: (a) fill out certification form; (b) get physician verification; (c) submit your documentation via email or fax; (d) attend the in-person assessment per the link below.
STAR Transit Official website
Provides information on public bus and on-demand shuttle services for parts of Dallas County – including Mesquite, Balch Springs, Seagoville, DeSoto, Cedar Hill, Duncanville, Hutchins and Lancaster as well as Kaufman and Rockwall Counties.
Dress for Success Dallas
A local affiliate of the global nonprofit
organization dedicated to empowering women to achieve economic independence and financial stability. Operating as a free resource for women in Dallas and its surrounding counties, the website highlights an approach that goes far beyond just providing free interview clothing – it focuses on head-to-toe career preparation, confidence building, and long-term professional development.
North Texas Food Bank
Serves as a central hub for
hunger-relief operations, volunteer recruitment, and food assistance navigation across a 13-county service area.
Metrocare Services
Serves as the digital front door for
the largest provider of mental health and developmental disability services in
Dallas County; serving over 50,000 children, teens, and adults annually, the
platform is designed to connect individuals experiencing mental illness or
intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) with essential community resources.
Hope Speaks
A faith-informed, integrated mental health care center located in Richardson, Texas. Their website outlines a holistic, “whole-person” approach to wellness that combines modern psychiatric treatments with compassionate counseling services; they serve children, adolescents, and adults through both in-person appointments and virtual telehealth visits; accepts Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, and private pay.
Your Texas Benefits
The official online portal managed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). It allows Texas residents to check eligibility, apply for, and manage state-sponsored healthcare, food assistance, and long-term support programs to include CLASS (Community Living And Support Services) and HCS (Home and Community Support Services).