Employment Services

As an “Employment First” state, California is dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities to build meaningful connections in their communities and gain financial independence through employment.
If you want to work, you can.

Participating in Employment^*1

31,948

Receiving Employment Services^*2

12,409

In a Paid Internship^*2

3,209

* Data for fiscal year 2023/24.
¹Data generated from comparing Employment Development Department data to the number of working-aged (16–64 years old) individuals with an active regional center case.
²Data generated using the Purchase of Service data.

For Job Seekers and Families

Information and resources on pursuing employment, services, and benefits.

For Regional Centers and Vendors

Information and resources on employment services, forms, and incentives.

For Businesses and Employers

Information and resources on hiring and retaining people with disabilities.

Employment Data

Reports and data on employment services.

Our Employment Team!

Stakeholder Events

Employment Report Dashboard

Employment Grants

DDS Careers

What's New in Employment

September 2025:
The Department release guidance on the new Job Development subcode for Supported Employment – Individual Placement.
Guidelines for Job Development
Job Development Service Code Description
Job Development Program Design Addendum

July 2025:
The Competitive Integrated Employment incentive payments have reverted to their original amount. Full details can be found in the directive below.
Guidelines for CIE Incentive Payments

January 2025:
There is a new Job Development subcode for Supported Employment – Individual Placement.
Job Development subcode overview

December 2024:
DDS hosted a Benefits Webinar presented by DOR.
Watch the Benefits Webinar recording

Employment Services

Participating in Employment^*1

Receiving Employment Services^*2

In a Paid Internship^*2

For Job Seekers and Families

For Regional Centers and Vendors

For Businesses and Employers

Employment Data

What's New in Employment

Related Links

Contact

Mailing Address

Location

Helpful Resources

Employment Services

Participating in Employment*1

Receiving Employment Services*2

In a Paid Internship*2

For Job Seekers and Families

For Regional Centers and Vendors

For Businesses and Employers

Employment Data

What's New in Employment

Related Links

Contact

Mailing Address

Location

Helpful Resources

Participating in Employment^*1

Receiving Employment Services^*2

In a Paid Internship^*2