Jefferson County Workforce Center has a commitment to diversity and inclusiveness. Our building, programs and services are accessible to all people, including those with disabilities. Forms, applications, workshops and other materials are provided in alternative formats to accommodate people with a wide range of disabilities. Assistive technology is available for physical, low vision/blind, hard of hearing/deaf, and learning disabilities. Contact any Workforce Specialist if you would like to request an accommodation.
Assistive Technology
Jefferson County Workforce Center provides assistive technology devices and software programs to accommodate people with disabilities. In addition, with advance notice we can provide interpreters for the deaf or language translators, and materials in alternative formats.
Resources include:
- Text magnification systems
- Computer screen magnifier
- Screen and text reading software
- Speak and type software programs
- Audio amplification equipment
- Software to enhance reading and writing productivity
- TTY/TDD
- Physical accommodations
Benefit Planning
Social Security Benefits Planners can meet with you at the Jefferson County Workforce Center to help you better understand how working can affect your Social Security benefits. Benefit Planners also provide education and information about the Social Security disability application process, special Social Security Administration work incentive and support programs, and how other benefits and income may affect your Social Security disability benefits. To make an appointment with a Benefit Planner, call 303-271-4700, or TTY/TDD 800-659-3656, insert information email for customers.
Other Resources
There are many resources available to assist people with disabilities. The Jefferson County Workforces Center has a comprehensive list of community partners, government agencies, educational facilities and other programs that provide up-to-date information and disability related resources. Listed are links to the most commonly requested. Please contact the Jefferson County Workforce Center for additional information at 303-271-4700, or TTY/TDD 800-659-3656, or email insert information email for customers.
- U.S. Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy provides national information about disability related employment policies. Frequently Asked Questions from workers/job seekers and employers are also available.
- Information about Social Security benefits (SSDI/SSI) qualifications and application forms. If you have been out of work for one or more years because of a disability and have medical documentation to substantiate your disability, you may be qualified to receive Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income. The Social Security office in Jefferson County, Colorado is located at 13151 Alameda Parkway in Lakewood, Colorado 80228. Hours are Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm. You may also telephone at 800-325-0778, or communicate via TTY at 800-325-0778.
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Jefferson County Workforce Center is an equal opportunity program; auxiliary services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.