Texas Workforce Commision – Vocational Rehabilitation
Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center
The Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center (CCRC) is an innovative, residential vocational rehabilitation training facility that serves adults who are legally blind by helping them learn alternative techniques to prepare for, find or retain employment, attend a college, university or trade school, and live independently in the community.
CCRC is named in honor of Judge Criss Cole, who lost his sight while serving as a Marine during World War II. As a member of the Texas House of Representatives from 1955 to 1962, and the Texas Senate from 1963 to 1970, he was instrumental in improving state services for all people with disabilities.
Eligibility
To be eligible for services from the Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center (CCRC), you must be:
- Legally blind
- Age 18 or older, unless attending the Youth to Adult Program
- Provide documentation of Texas residence
- Referred for services by our Texas Workforce Solutions Vocational Rehabilitation Services staff
If you are legally blind and not receiving our vocational rehabilitation services, call the CCRC Admissions Office at 512-377-0300 to request more information about receiving services, or use one of the options below.
- Call: TWC Vocational Rehabilitation General Inquiries: 800-628-5115
- Email: CCRC.Admissions@twc.state.tx.us