RESOURCES
A list of links and resources for New York State families, youth and transition professionals to enable people with disabilities and their parents to better understand programs, services, needs and promote independence and self-advocacy.
STATE
REACH for Transition: Resources for Employment, Access, Community Living, and Hope
NATIONAL
Resources for Access, Independence, Self-Advocacy and Employment (RAISE)
Employment Related Resources
Self-Employment and Microenterprise: A Customized Employment Option
What you need to know about Section 504
Cyber Disclosure for Youth with Disabilities
IDEA and Section 504 Side by Side
Essential Skills to Getting a Job
Helping Youth Develop Soft Skills for Job Success: Tips for Parents
Impacts of SSI on Other Government Programs --- Social Security Web Page of Information
Understanding SSI Eligibility Requirements - 2015 --- Social Security Web Page of Information
Get the Job ... Keep the Job! (video 26 minutes)
Promoting Employment and Economic Advancement: A Toolkit for CILs and AJCs
What is the Ticket to Work Program (video 5 minutes)
Welcome to the Path To Work – Paths 1, 2, 3 and 4
Ticket To Work Interactive Website (Interactive Directory)
Work Early, Work Often: Parents/Caregivers of Young Adults with Disabilities (video 3.5 Minutes)
Flexible Work Arrangements & Customized Employment
The Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
Overcoming Online Application Barriers
Debunking the Myths - Work and Disability Benefits
Work Early, Work Often: Parents/Caregivers of Young Adults with Disabilities
Judge Approves Shift Away From Sheltered Workshops
Job-Hunting Tips for Adults with Disabilities
Independent Living Resources
MAKING YOUR POINT: Active Listening - video
National Service Opportunities: Questions and Opportunities for People with Disabilities
Guidebook: Six Proven Practices for Effective Civic Learning
Grants for Home Modification: 16 Resources for Homeowners with Disabilities
Developing Financial Capability Among Youth: How Families Can Help
Ten Tips That May Help Your Child’s Transition to Adulthood
http://www.pacer.org/parent/php/PHP-c107.pdf
ILRU Directory of Centers for Independent Living (CILs) and Associations
Federal Court Rules Properties Must Be Accessible to People with Disabilities Before Occupancy
Adult Systems and Services Resources
What You Need to Know About Your Supplemental Security Income (SSI) When You Turn 18
IRS Relaxes Rules For New ABLE Accounts
Finding Your Path to Employment with Ticket to Work in American Sign Language --- 21 minute video
ABLE National Resource Center --- Website
Resources To Assist Youth With the Transition To A Successful Adulthood
Transition Related Resources
Getting Ready for When Your Teen Reaches the Age of Majority: A Parent’s Guide
RSA: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act --- Website
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Overview
Evidence-Based Practice Summaries “Transition” (last bar on list)
Defining College and Career Readiness: A Resource Guide
Independent Living Checklist for IEP Teams
Deaf-Blindness: Transition to Adult Life Parent Mini-Guide
Deaf-Blindness: Transition to Adult Life Fact Sheet
Best Practices for Engaging Youth with Disabilities
Transition “Starters” for Everyone
WIA is Now WIOA: What the New Bill Means for People with Disabilities and the 4-page brief
A to Z of Disabilities and Accommodations
Potential Consultants to the Transition Team
Education/Training Connections
Ten Tips That May Help Your Child’s Transition To Adulthood
Laws, Policies, Rights, & Regulations
WIOA An Overview --- Fact Sheet