Transition Through Middle And High School And Beyond

Employment Connections resources

The Center for Parent Information and Resources offers this webpage on Employment Connections resources.

  • Website, Employment Connections resources


Top Mental Health Challenges Facing College Students

Best Colleges offers an article on Top Mental Health Challenges Facing College Students

  • Guide, Top Mental Health Challenges Facing College Students


PACER’s National Parent Center on Transition and Employment

PACER’s National Parent Center on Transition and Employment provides information and resources for youth, families, employers and others helping teens and young adults with disabilities as they transition.

  • Website, PACER’s National Parent Center on Transition and Employment


National Technical Assistance Center on Transition

National Technical Assistance Center on Transition, funded by US Department of Education to support states and local school systems.

  • Website, National Technical Assistance Center on Transition


Getting Ready for When Your Teen Reaches the Age of Majority: A Parent’s Guide 

Getting Ready for When Your Teen Reaches the Age of Majority: A Parent’s Guide from the Center for Parent Information and Resources

  • Guide, Getting Ready for When Your Teen Reaches the Age of Majority: A Parent’s Guide 


Comprehensive Approach to Transition Guide

Comprehensive Approach to Transition Guide from the Association of University Centers on Disability is a youth-friendly planning workbook.

  • Worksheet, Comprehensive Approach to Transition Guide


National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability

National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability, funded by the Department of Labor, offers many employment, education and other transition resources for youth with disabilities and their families.

  • Website, National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability


Center on Technology and Disability

Center on Technology and Disability is a national resource for families on assistive technology and instructional technology.

  • Website, Center on Technology and Disability


Hiring People with Disabilities

Hiring People with Disabilities is one of many disability resources from the US Department of Labor.

  • Website, Hiring People with Disabilities


Matrix of effective transition planning practices

The National Technical Assistance Center on Transition has a matrix of effective transition planning practices and predictors. Parents and caregivers, as well as educators, can learn about what works well for transitioning students with special needs.

  • Website, Matrix of effective transition planning practices


Transition Guide to Postsecondary Education and Employment for Students and Youth with Disabilities

A Transition Guide to Postsecondary Education and Employment for Students and Youth with Disabilities from the U.S. Department of Education covers transition planning, transition services, and post-high school education and employment options.

  • Guide, Transition Guide to Postsecondary Education and Employment for Students and Youth with Disabilities


Wilson Workforce Rehabilitation Center

Wilson Workforce Rehabilitation Center, in Fishersville, VA offers vocational evaluation and training services.

  • Website, Wilson Workforce Rehabilitation Center


Center for Transition to Employment for Youth with Disabilities

Center for Transition to Employment for Youth with Disabilities is designed to research and spotlight the strategies and circumstances that produce optimal employment and career achievement for youth with disabilities in Virginia.

  • Website, Center for Transition to Employment for Youth with Disabilities


Center for Transition Innovations at VCU

Center for Transition Innovations at VCU is funded by the Virginia Department of Education and serves as a resource for educators and other stakeholders in the transition of youth with disabilities.

  • Website, Center for Transition Innovations at VCU


Securing a Future for Your Child with a Disability

Resource compiled by the Arc of Northern Virginia,  written for Northern Virginia but much is applicable in other areas of state.

  • Website, Securing a Future for Your Child with a Disability


Virginia’s I’m Determined project

Virginia’s I’m Determined project provides training modules and resources for teachers, parents and youth to promote self-determination of youth with disabilities.

  • Website, Virginia’s I’m Determined project


Person Centered Planning

Person-Centered Planning is a Virginia resource to promote person-centered planning, training and other aspects of person-centeredness including self-direction. The Center for Person Centered Practices promotes ways for people to create and maintain positive change in their lives, organizations, and communities through the use of person centered skills and actions.

  • Website, Person Centered Planning


Virginia Department of Education’s Transfer of Rights for Students with Disabilities Upon Reaching Age of Majority in Virginia

Virginia Department of Education’s Transfer of Rights for Students with Disabilities Upon Reaching Age of Majority in Virginia, which includes information on educational power of attorney.

APPENDIX C is a Sample Specific Power Of Attorney  For Educational Decisions Made Under The Individuals With Disabilities Education Act.

  • Guide, Virginia Department of Education’s Transfer of Rights for Students with Disabilities Upon Reaching Age of Majority in Virginia

    Transfer of Rights for Students with Disabilities guide


Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitation Services

Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitation Services provides services to and for Virginians with disabilities including Employment Services, Community Based Services, Assistive Technology/Devices and Equipment, and Disability Determination.

  • Website, Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitation Services


Virginia Partnership for People with Disabilities at VCU

The Virginia Partnership for People with Disabilities at VCU links families to wide spectrum of professional services and community interests as it seeks to expand opportunities to individuals with disabilities.

  • Website, Virginia Partnership for People with Disabilities at VCU