About DORS

DORS is composed of the public vocational rehabilitation program and the Disability Determination Services.

The public vocational rehabilitation program includes:

The Office of Field Services prepares people with disabilities to go to work, to stay on the job, or remain independent in the home or community. Rehabilitation counselors in offices throughout Maryland provide or arrange for services that may include career counseling, assistive technology, vocational training and/or job placement assistance.

The Office for Blindness and Vision Services (OBVS) specializes in service delivery to people whose primary disability is blindness or vision loss. The office also oversees the Maryland Business Enterprise Program for the Blind. This program prepares individuals who are legally blind to operate vending, gift or food service businesses in public facilities.

The Workforce & Technology Center (WTC) offers career assessment, skills training, job placement assistance, assistive technology services and other medical and support services that prepare people to work or remain independent.  

In addition, DORS also operates The Disability Determination Services (DDS), which makes medical decisions about disability claims filed by Maryland citizens through the Social Security Administration.