Transition Supports
WIOA is landmark legislation that is designed to strengthen and improve our nation's public workforce system and help get Americans, including youth and those with significant barriers to employment, into high-quality jobs and careers and help employers hire and retain skilled workers.
This transition guide addresses the following topics to facilitate a seamless transition from school to postschool activities: • Transition planning: opportunities and programs; • Transition services and requirements, as authorized by IDEA and the Rehabilitation Act; • Education and employment options for students and youth with disabilities after leaving secondary school; and • Supporting decisions made by students and youth with disabilities. This guide also includes real life examples, a sample flow chart of the transition process, and a glossary of key terms used in the transition process.
EVERFI offers courses for K-12 on real-world topics like mental health, financial planning, career readiness, and more.
Creative Spirit is a certified 501c3 nonprofit organization devoted to creating integrated employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) at the best companies in the world. We believe that hiring those with IDDs is not charity, but a privilege. Research strongly supports the fact that hiring neuro-diverse employees drives better thinking and brings a new base of loyal, productive employees to an organization.
Think College is a national organization dedicated to developing, expanding, and improving inclusive higher education options for people with intellectual disability. With a commitment to equity and excellence, Think College supports evidence-based and student-centered research and practice by generating and sharing knowledge, guiding institutional change, informing public policy, and engaging with students, professionals and families.