Dallas Job Fair for People With Disabilities Oct. 20 at Gilley's

DALLAS, TX — Job seekers with disabilities get a hiring floor built with them in mind on Tuesday, Oct. 20, when the Dallas Career Expo and Job Fair for People with Disabilities takes over Gilley's Dallas in the Cedars, just south of downtown. The fair is free, runs 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and organizers say more than 50 Dallas-Fort Worth companies plan to be there, recruiting for full-time, part-time and temporary jobs.

Free registration, free parking, ASL interpreters and a quieter space for neurodiverse candidates: this is a job fair designed so the room works for you, not against you.

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Event	2026 Dallas Career Expo & Job Fair for People with Disabilities
Date	Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Time	10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Central
Location	Gilley's Dallas, 1135 Botham Jean Blvd., Dallas, TX 75215
Cost	Free
Format	In person
Registration	Free online registration
Eligibility	Aimed at job seekers with disabilities, including students and recent grads; caregivers and family members are welcome

📍 Who's Behind the Dallas Disability Job Fair

The expo is run by EmployAbility, the program of the Dallas Mayor's Committee for the Employment of People with Disabilities, and it is listed on the Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas event calendar. That pairing matters: the employers and volunteers in the room are there specifically to hire and coach candidates with disabilities.

Organizers expect more than 500 job seekers. No employer roster has been published, so there is no way to know ahead of time which companies will have tables or which roles they will bring. Organizers describe the openings only as spanning multiple industries. Plan to work the whole floor.

✅ What You Get Besides Employer Tables

Much of the value happens between recruiter conversations. According to the organizers, the expo includes:

Resume reviews from volunteer HR professionals and hiring managers
Mock interviews and interview coaching
Information on workplace accommodations and how to approach disclosure
Sign language interpreters and event ambassadors for attendees with hearing, vision and other disabilities
A sensory support booth and a quieter section for neurodiverse job seekers
Free parking at the venue

Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas notes that auxiliary aids and services are available on request through Relay Texas at 711. If you need a specific accommodation, ask ahead rather than at the door. Questions about the expo itself go to EmployAbility at [email protected].

📋 How to Show Up Ready on Tuesday

Register first. Admission is free, but organizers ask attendees to sign up through the official registration page.
Bring printed resumes. Ten copies is a safe number with 50-plus employers expected.
Know your ask. Decide in advance whether you want full-time, part-time or temporary work, and what schedule or commute you can handle.

Next Day, Different Event: City of Dallas Code Compliance Hiring

If city work interests you, Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas lists a City of Dallas Code Compliance Services hiring event on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Redbird Workforce Center in southwest Dallas. Listed roles include code enforcement officer, equipment operator, neighborhood code representative and sanitarian positions. The listing does not spell out qualifications or whether registration is needed. Confirm the details through the Workforce Solutions contact page or the city's Code Compliance careers page before you make the drive.

🔎 Start Searching Dallas Jobs Now

You don't have to wait until Tuesday. A head start means you walk into Gilley's already knowing who is hiring for what. These searches cover roles that commonly turn up at Dallas fairs, from customer service to city government.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the Dallas job fair for people with disabilities?

Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Gilley's Dallas, 1135 Botham Jean Blvd., Dallas, TX 75215.

Does it cost anything to attend?

No. Admission is free and so is parking. Organizers ask job seekers to register online in advance.

Which employers will be there?

Organizers say more than 50 Dallas-Fort Worth companies are expected but have not published a list. Expect employers from multiple industries hiring for full-time, part-time and temporary roles.

What accommodations are available?

Organizers list sign language interpreters, event ambassadors, a sensory support booth and a quieter section for neurodiverse attendees. Additional aids can be requested through Relay Texas at 711.

Get Ready Before Tuesday

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