Texana Center assists people with developmental disabilities in developing the skills they need to obtain competitive employment in the community. Employment Assistance: This service helps individuals prepare for employment by learning how to complete job applications, develop resumes, and practice interview skills. Texana will also work to identify employment opportunities based on the individual’s preferences, strengths, and abilities. Our qualified team will contact potential employers and review the job duties required to ensure a good match for the person. Supported Employment: Once an individual has secured a job, our team can provide support services to help them learn and perform the required job duties. To learn more about this program, please contact: Vivian Felder at (281) 238-1796 or vivan.felder@texanacenter.com (Fort Bend County) Karatta Jackson at (979) 543-7231 or karatta.jackson@texanacenter.com (Austin, Colorado, Matagorda, Waller, and Wharton County). Texana Center is a contracted Community Rehabilitation Provider for the Texas Workforce Commission.

Texana provides day services at our five Learning Centers located throughout our six-county coverage area. Our Learning Centers offer continuing education in skills training, support with activities of daily living, health and wellness services, and training in socialization and communication skills for individuals with developmental disabilities. They also assist individuals in participating in integrated community activities. Texana’s Learning Centers are located in Eagle Lake, El Campo, Missouri City, Rosenberg, and Wharton.

Services are available to assist individuals in performing self-care activities, maintaining current skills, learning new skills, and transportation services. To learn more about the program, please contact Esther Chavez-Garay at (281) 238-1763 or via email at esther.chavez-garay@texanacenter.com.