Spina Bifida Association of Kentucky [link]
The Spina Bifida Association of Kentucky staff can answer questions about transition during business hours for families and individuals with spina bifida, and the organization also offers transitioning classes.
Email:sbak@sbak.org
Phone number (Louisville office): (502) 637-7363
Phone number (Lexington office): (859) 268-5798
A #JobCreators Family Interview – The Perez family [link]
The Perez Family discusses the powerful impact self-employment has had on their daughter Zofia.
Youth and Disability Disclosure: The Role of Families and Advocates [link]
Explores the role families and advocates play in helping youth understand the importance of appropriate disability disclosure.
Work Early, Work Often video series [link]
Highlights the importance of work and work-based experiences, particularly for young adults with disabilities.
Understanding Volunteering [link]
Describes the benefits of using volunteering as work experiences for youth with disabilities.
Helping Youth Develop Soft Skills for Job Success: Tips for Parents and Families [link]
This InfoBrief discusses the importance of soft skills and offers strategies parents and families can use to help their child develop skills for employment success.
How to Make SSI Work for You: Simply Said [link]
Youth and families can use the information they learn to plan ahead and apply for the benefits and supports they need after high school.
Website contains helpful information about the Social Security Administration’s Ticket to Work Program
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.
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.