Introducing Vocational Rehabilitation Services: Simply Said [link]
This video was made for Minnesota families, but contains info for anybody wanting to know more about how the Vocational Rehabilitation can help transition-age youth.
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Information on the Federal Vocational Rehabilitation Program
Information on the federal Vocational Rehabilitation program [link]
Learn how Vocational Rehabilitation (might be named differently in your state) can help you find and maintain employment. Includes contact information for the program in your state.
PACER’s National Parent Center on Transition and Employment
PACER’s National Parent Center on Transition and Employment [link]
Offers parents, youth, and professionals, easy to use information on a variety of transition topics, including employment.
Making a Smooth Transition from High School to Adult Living: Successful Collaboration
Making a Smooth Transition from High School to Adult Living: Successful Collaboration [link]
This webinar for parents of youth with disabilities explores how to use the concept of collaboration to ensure their son or daughter’s transition to adulthood is as smooth as possible. Presented by PACER.
Supported employment
This video highlights supported employment employees who found work positions created at a veterinary clinic with assistance from the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services.
Exploring Self-Employment Opportunities for Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Exploring Self-Employment Opportunities for Persons with Developmental Disabilities [link]
The video describes the value of being self-employed for people with developmental disabilities and their caregivers. It highlights 3 successful businesses and how they got started.
VCU Work Support
Features a robust set of fact sheets related to employment for persons with disabilities.
Day Training and Supported Employment Programs: Information for Parents – Questionnaire Worksheet
Helpful set of questions parents can ask providers when exploring appropriate programs for the son or daughter.
Day Training and Supported Employment Programs: Information for Parents of Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Provides information to families of youth with disabilities on various program options.
EEOC—The ADA: Your Employment Rights as an Individual With a Disability
EEOC—The ADA: Your Employment Rights as an Individual With a Disability [link]
“The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) makes it unlawful to discriminate in employment against a qualified individual with a disability. The ADA also outlaws discrimination against individuals with disabilities in State and local government services, public accommodations, transportation and telecommunications. This booklet explains the part of the ADA that prohibits job discrimination. This part of the law is enforced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and State and local civil rights enforcement agencies that work with the Commission.”