The BEST program paves the way for those seeking preparation and skill building for employment

OPENING DOORS TO SUCCESS

ASSESS

TRAIN

SUPPORT

ACCESS

Before you enter our program, we will interview you to identify the following:

  • Your work history
  • Your job interests
  • Your challenges
  • Any support you need for employment

We have 1:1 and Group meetings that are offered in person at our office or on Zoom

  • Employment words that are used on applications and job descriptions
  • Email, text messaging, Video Relay Services, computer apps and internet
  • DMV Driver’s License test preparation
  • Social boundaries and differing perspective
  • Self Advocacy Skills

Our Employment Program helps with

  • Job application and interview practices
  • Job Search skills
  • Assistance with online applications and personality tests
  • Assistance learning public transportation for work

ASL Interpreting for job interviews and new hire orientation/training on the job

Job Coach

  • Support on the job when starting a new job
  • Help resolve any conflicts or issues that may interfere with your work
  • Learn how to use the bus to get to work

The BEST program is available at all NorCal offices.  

The employment component for Sacramento area is provided by NorCal’s EDD program. For more information about EDD, click here.

For Deaf Plus individuals who are Regional Center consumers in Sacramento, check our Supported Employment Program, click here.

For more information and program tour Call: (916) 349-7500 V (916) 993-3048 VP Email: Info@norcalcenter.org

Program funded by the California Department of Rehabilitation.

Contact Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services at your Local Department of Rehabilitation office

151 North Sunrise Avenue
Suite 601
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 774-4400

721 Capitol Mall
Suite 110
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 558-5673

1237-B Live Oak Boulevard
Suite B
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 419-5224

1900 Churn Creek Road, #100
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4708

705 Pine Street
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 529-4270

1507 East March Lane #A
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 473-5900

1209 Woodrow Avenue #B1
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 576-6220

To apply for DOR online, go to https://www.dor.ca.gov/Home/GettingStarted and click “Get Started”