Delaware Department of Labor
We provide individualized services to employers and people with disabilities, developing career pathways that link qualified employees to jobs, resulting in greater independence and a more inclusive workplace.
Under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), the Governor of each State must submit a Unified or Combined State Plan to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor that outlines a four-year strategy for the State’s workforce development system. Read the Delaware PYS 2024-2027.
Modifications to the Combined State Plan must be made at least once every two years during the four-year plan period. This ensures that the plan remains relevant and responsive to changing conditions in the labor market. Read the Delaware PYS 2026-2027
For information pertaining specifically to Vocational Rehabilitation services in the Combined State Plan read: Delaware PYS 2026 -2027 DVR
Funding for this program is provided by the U.S. Department of Education Federal Rehabilitation Services Administration grant.
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a time to recognize the important contributions of people with disabilities in the workforce and promote greater awareness of the value of inclusive employment.
The 2026 NDEAM theme, “Celebrating Value and Talent,” highlights the skills, talents, and contributions that people with disabilities bring to our workplaces, communities, and economy. It is an opportunity to recognize the value of an inclusive workforce and the importance of creating meaningful opportunities for people with disabilities to pursue careers, contribute to their communities, and achieve their employment goals.
For DVR, NDEAM is an opportunity to celebrate the individuals we serve, the employers who provide opportunities, and the many people who help make successful employment possible. Together, these efforts help create workplaces where people with disabilities can contribute their skills and talents and reach their employment goals.
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"Delaware’s expert resource that links businesses to skilled, productive workers with disabilities."
DVR Information Session Video - ASL
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We envision all people having the same access to opportunities and leading self-sufficient, productive, and fulfilling lives. We demonstrate a commitment to the independence and equality of people who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing by providing information, education, services, training, and advocacy.
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Supported employment assists individuals with the most significant disabilities to obtain and maintain employment in our communities. Supported employment uses an Individual Placement Model, meaning services are provided at the job site with the assistance of an employment specialist or job coach on a one-to-one basis.
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Pre-ETS offer students with disabilities an early start at career exploration and preparation for adult life. DVR works with students and their families, schools, and community partners to support students with gaining knowledge and experiences necessary so they may make informed decisions about their future.
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Disability Determination Services (DDS) is a state-administered federal program that serves Delawareans who are unable to work because of a disability. The DDS develops, adjudicates, and processes disability claims of residents for Social Security disability benefits.
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Benefits Counseling is a service for DVR job seekers with disabilities that will help you to learn how going to work may affect the benefits you receive. As a result, you may have the ability to become more self-sufficient.
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DVR assists individuals with disabilities to go to work. In turn, the expectation is that you, as the job seeker, will gain employment by the end of this process. Our services are individualized to fit each participant’s needs during their job search.
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