School to Work
Advising Youth with Disabilities on Disclosure
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Internship Program
Information on the AAAS ENTRY POINT! internship program, which was developed to encourage science, technology, engineering and mathematics students with disabilities to apply their skills in a real-world professional setting.
Association for Career & Technical Education (ACTE) Career Links for Students
Best Practices Guide in Mentoring Youth with Disabilities
Building, Developing & Going to Scale: Grant Funded Programs for Youth in Transition
Technical assistance tools to offer guidance in the design and implementation of programs in the field of workforce disability and youth. Resource from the National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability/Youth for workforce professionals, state agencies working with youth, policy makers and others working with transition issues related to youth with disabilities.
Career-Focused Mentoring for Youth: The What, Why & How
Department of State Student Disability Program
Information from the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) on Disability Mentoring Day, a nationwide effort held every year in October to promote career development for students with disabilities through hands-on career exploration.
Encouraging Future Innovation: Youth Entrepreneurship Education
Entering the World of Work: What Youth with Mental Health Needs Should Know About Accommodations
Entrepreneurship for Youth with Disabilities
Information on entrepreneurship for youth with disabilities from Start-Up USA.
Going To Work: A Guide to Social Security Benefits & Employment for Young People with Disabilities
Guide for Professionals Serving Youth with Career & Educational Development Challenges
HSC Foundation Youth Transitions Initiative
Provides opportunity for students with disabilities to explore exciting careers in science, mathematics and technology.
High School/High Tech (HS/HT) Program Guide
Primary objectives are to promote program improvement and expansion for existing HS/HT programs; to help programs establish the state infrastructure to support HS/HT; and to both encourage and assist in the creation of new HS/HT programs. The complete guide is now available to download on ODEP's Web site in PDF and Word formats.
High School/High Tech Training Manual
Improving Employment Outcomes for Youth with Disabilities
Improving Secondary Education & Transition Services through Research
Information and resources supporting successful transition for people with disabilities (including physical, intellectual and developmental disabilities).
Helps children and adults reach their full potential by providing accurate and up-to-date information and advice about learning disabilities and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Includes resources on preparing for college and transitioning from school to work.
Marriott Foundation for People with Disabilities
Established with a mission to enhance employment opportunity for young people with disabilities. To help close this gap, the Foundation developed Bridges...from school to work, a program that matches the interests and abilities of young people with the workforce needs of employers, creating and supporting strong employment relationships that work to the benefit of all.
Mentoring Youth with Disabilities
My Future My Plan: A Transition Planning Resource for Life After High School
National Alliance for Secondary Education & Transition (NASET)
National Center on Secondary Education & Transition
Seeks to increase the capacity of national, state and local agencies and organizations to improve secondary education and transition results for youth with disabilities and their families.
National Collaborative on Workforce & Disabilities for Youth
Provides resources that serve youth with disabilities transitioning into the workforce, including materials for workforce development professionals, the disability community, employers and policy makers.
National Collaborative on Workforce & Disability for Youth - Pro-Bank
National Collaborative on Workforce & Disability for Youth - Technical Assistance Tools
National Consortium on Leadership & Disability for Youth (NCLD-Youth)
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY) Transition Guides
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY) eNews: Employment
National Longitudinal Transition Study (NLTS) Reports
Reports from the U.S. Department of Education regarding the NLTS, the first effort in this country to document the experiences and outcomes of youth with disabilities. This link opens a PDF document.
National Rehabilitation Information Center
Database of federally-funded research projects, including projects on youth employment.
National Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center (NSTTAC)
National Standards & Quality Indicators: Transition Toolkit for Systems Improvement
Negotiating the Curves Toward Employment: A Guide About Youth Involved in the Foster Care System
Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)/Youth
President Obama Launches White House Internship Program
President Obama has launched the White House Internship Program and announced that applications are currently being accepted for the summer of 2009. Those selected to participate in the program will gain valuable job experience and an inside look at the life of White House staff while building leadership skills. Submission deadline was March 22, 2009.
Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA)
Information on RSA, which oversees formula and discretionary grant programs that help individuals with physical or mental disabilities obtain employment and live more independently through the provision of such supports as counseling, medical and psychological services, job training and other individualized services.
Road to Self-Sufficiency: A Guide to Entrepreneurship for Youth with Disabilities
Self-Empowerment for Young People
Fact sheet from the National Council on Disability designed to help young people with disabilities make decisions about their future. This link opens a Word document.
Serving Youth with Disabilities Under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998: The Basics
State Resources for Children & Youth with Disabilities
Succeeding in College and at Work: Students with Disabilities Tell Their Stories
The 411 on Disability Disclosure: A Workbook for Youth with Disabilities
Provides online information, support and professional development on topics focusing on the transition from school to adult life for youth with disabilities.
Information from the Family Village Web site on transition issues faced by youth with disabilities (including physical, intellectual and developmental disabilities) as they transition from school to work.
Descriptions of federally funded projects and centers that focus on youth transition. The entire directory can be downloaded in PDF format.
Transitioning Youth with Mental Health Needs to Meaningful Employment & Independent Living
Vocational Assessment & Its Role in Career Planning
Washington Center for Internships & Academic Seminars
What Works Transition Research Synthesis Project
White House Internship Program
The White House Internship Program provides a unique opportunity to learn more about the daily operations of the White House. In addition to normal office duties, interns attend weekly lectures, volunteer at special events, participate in tours and contribute to a community service project in the Washington, DC area.
Work Incentive Planning & Assistance (WIPA) Projects
List of Community Work Incentive Coordinators who offer information and technical assistance in your state on the work incentives that help Social Security Disability (SSDI) and Supplementary Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries return to work.
Workforce Intermediaries: Strategic Connections for Youth with Disabilities
Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) for College Students with Disabilities
Presentation from the Department of Agriculture's TARGET Center about WRP, a nationwide program that includes nearly 1,769 students at the undergraduate and graduate levels who help employers fill both short and long term staffing needs.
Information from the Social Security Administration (SSA) on employment and employment-related opportunities for the one million youth under the age of 18 receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments.
Youth with Disabilities: The State of Transition
Youth, Disclosure & the Workplace