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SELF-EMPLOYMENT

Are you interested in starting your own business?

The Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program offers self-employment support specifically for individuals with disabilities.

These services are complimentary for Texas Workforce Solutions-Vocational Rehabilitation Services (TWS-VRS) customers!

Imagine Enterprises, a trusted partner of TWS-VRS for many years, has been offering self-employment services since 2021. In that time, we’ve supported over 30 entrepreneurs at various stages of their business plans!

Click this Self-Employment Introduction to learn more about the process.

To explore self-employment career options, speak with your VR counselor. They can:
  • Explain the application process for accessing self-employment services,
  • Recommend small business resources to help you get started, and
  • Connect you with our Certified Business Technical Assistance Consultants (CBTACs), who will assist you in developing a business plan.

Go to the TWC self-employment page to learn more:

https://www.twc.texas.gov/programs/vocational-rehabilitation/self-employment-services

If you already have an open case with TWS-VRS, please ask your VR counselor to send a referral to Imagine Enterprises so we can help you with your business plan.
 
If you have not yet started services with TWS-VRS, you can follow this link to their website: https://www.twc.texas.gov/services/vocational-rehabilitation-services
 
Scroll to the bottom of the page to use the “Find a local VR office” link or click on the “Start My VR” logo/link to begin the enrollment process.

ATTENTION VR COUNSELORS

To submit referrals, please review the checklist below:

Self-Employment Referral Checklist.pdf

If you have any questions, feel free to email: ashley.nichols@imagine-enterprises.org