Palatka Housing Authority

The Palatka Housing Authority works to build better families and communities. They want to create equal opportunities for residents. They do this with education and training. Their code of values includes respect and integrity. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Supported Employment - Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

This program by VR helps those with disabilities to find and maintain a job. VR offers continuing help from an employment specialist to work with your strengths, abilities, and interests. The program is for both youth and adults. VR will work with you to make sure you are earning the same rate of pay as your coworkers. There is also help for transport, as well as job training. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf-Blind Services - Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

VR offers programs for adults. These programs helps those eligible to find and keep a better job. Eligible individuals include those who are deaf or hard of hearing. It also includes those who are deafblind. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Services Include:

  • Addressing hearing loss in the workplace
  • Guidance & Counseling - Coping with hearing loss
  • Interpreting services for job interviews
  • Training on how to communicate with those who are deaf

Work Incentives and Assistance Program (WIPA) - Center for Independent Living of the Keys

CIL of the Keys is a SSA WIPA project. WIPA stands for Work Incentives Planning and Assistance Program. It helps people with disabilities get and use accurate information. This is so they can make a successful transition to work. Clients are aged 14 to 65. They must be getting either SSDI or SSI benefits. Please call or visit the website for more information.