Community rehabilitation programs (CRPs) are responsible for adhering to a specific set of guidelines and requirements in order to be considered eligible for participation within the State Use WorksWonders Program. To aid CRPs in maintaining compliance with these requirements, WorkQuest hosts annual compliance and training seminars.
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This Spring, WorkQuest sponsored the annual athletic banquet for the Pflugerville Special Olympics.
The banquet, which hosts coaches and athletes who participated in sporting events during the year, functions as a way for Special Olympics to recognize those individuals who represent the organization throughout the state. Read More
For more than 40 years, WorkQuest has connected state agencies with community rehabilitation programs (CRPs) across Texas that supply products, services and temporary employment services through the State Use WorksWonders Program. Read More
WorkQuest hosted nearly 400 attendees during its 12th annual Artie Lee Hinds Award dinner in Austin this September, recognizing supporters of the State Use WorksWonders Program, which provides employment opportunities for Texans with disabilities. Read More
Jamie Chilton, of Beacon Lighthouse for the Blind in Wichita Falls, was recognized by WorkQuest with the 2019 Artie Lee Hinds Award at its recent award dinner. The award honors an outstanding community rehabilitation program (CRP) employee for leadership, dedicated service and commitment to excellence. Chilton, a Beacon Lighthouse employee for the past three years, works as a general operator, helping with the shovel press, drill press, sheeting slitter and other areas around the Lighthouse. With a multi-talented range of skills, she’s quick to help anyone who needs assistance. Read More
WorkQuest was proud to be a sponsor for the 70th anniversary celebration of the Arc of the Capital Area (the Arc) this past November.
The Arc is a nonprofit organization that empowers Central Texans with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families through innovative programs and case management. Read More
2019 was another strong year for the State Use WorksWonders Program, especially considering the increase in wages and benefits paid to individuals with disabilities who are employed through the Program.During the reporting period reflected in the Texas Workforce Commission’s (TWC) 2019 Annual Report, wages and benefits increased over $4 million from the previous fiscal year. Read More
This March, WorkQuest had the privilege of participating in and contributing to United Partners – Pflugerville (UP-Pf) annual fundraising banquet.
UP-Pf is an Austin-area organization that enables people of all abilities to pursue their goals and to reach their full potential by providing meaningful opportunities and services to individuals with disabilities within the local community. Read More
Marilyn Parsons, an employee of West Texas Lighthouse for the Blind, was honored with the 2018 Artie Lee Hinds Award presented by WorkQuest, (formerly TIBH Industries, Inc.) at its recent awards dinner.
WorkQuest (formerly TIBH Industries, Inc.) celebrated 40 years of providing employment opportunities for Texans with disabilities during its 11th annual Artie Lee Hinds Award dinner in Austin in September.
