Services for Older Youth, VDSS. These include the Independent Living Program for youth 14 and older and education programs such as the Community College Tuition Grant and Education and Training Vouchers (ETV).
Project LIFE, sponsored by Virginia Department of Social Services and United Methodist Family Services. The mission of Project Life is to enhance the successful transition of older foster youth to adulthood by a) increasing the capacity of professionals working with youth to engage in sound, evidence-based practices and b) by promoting permanent connections, effective preparation for transition to adulthood, and meaningful youth input into state and local policies and practices.
Wilson Workforce Rehabilitation Center, in Fishersville, VA offers vocational evaluation and training services.
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.
Resource compiled by the Arc of Northern Virginia, written for Northern Virginia but much is applicable in other areas of state.
Virginia’s I’m Determined project provides training modules and resources for teachers, parents and youth to promote self-determination of youth with disabilities.
Person-Centered Practices is a Virginia resource to promote the use of person centered practices among people with disabilities and older adults, their families and supporters in order to create positive change in their own lives, communities and organizations. The Center for Person Centered Practices is a project of Virginia Commonwealth University’s Partnership for Persons with Disabilities. It 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.
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.
Transfer of Rights for Students with Disabilities guide
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.
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.
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.
Information from VDOE about the Applied Studies Diploma and other diplomas and certificates.
Information from VDOE about Credit Accommodations offered to students with disabilities who are seeking a Standard Diploma.
Information from VDOE about substitute tests for verified credit.
Applied Studies Diploma
Other Diplomas and Certificates
Credit Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
Substitute Tests for Verified Credit
A Fast Fact sheet on Secondary Transition from the Virginia Department of Education summarizes the requirements under IDEA.
