Welcome to the Department of Rehabilitation - 
Employment, Independence, & Equality

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What Does DOR Do?

The Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) assists Californians with disabilities obtain and retain employment and maximize their ability to live independently in their communities. Working with individuals of every type and category of disability, DOR provides vocational rehabilitation services to eligible Californians. DOR also provides ADA technical assistance and training and funds 29 Independent Living Centers, which offer information and referral services to assist individuals with disabilities live active, independent lives.

Vocational Rehabilitation services are designed to get Californians with disabilities prepared for employment and can include training, education, transportation and job placement. 

DOR had provided services to adults with developmental disabilities as part of the Habilitation Program through June 30, 2004. Information on this program, now administered by Department of Developmental Services (DDS), is available on the DDS Habilitation Services website at http://www.dds.ca.gov/Habilitation/HabSvs_Home.cfm.

If you are from out-of-state, have transportation questions, are in the correctional system or have a specific concern, please go to our Frequently Asked Questions

The following is a list of specific programs for our consumers.

- Vocational Rehabilitation

- Blind Services

- Business Enterprises Program (BEP)

- Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services

- Assistive Technology

- Transportation

- Independent Living