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Transitioning from School to Adult Options
Annotated Listing of Transition Websites
Note: There are many more websites that devote information to transition subjects. These are non-commercial sites that provide a good starting point for researching transition topics.
Career Prospects in Virginia
www.careerprospects.org
Information on careers, articles on getting an education, looking for and finding a job, various career trends, as well as links to career advice, self-tests, salary surveys and internships. While Career Prospects does not have job ads or lists of jobs available in Virginia, we do offer Links to websites that have this information.Center for Teaching and Learning at Stanford University
http://ctl.stanford.edu/Student/learning_skills.html
Resources for students at the secondary or post-secondary level including time management, note taking, and study skills.Department of Medical Assistance Services
www.dmas.virginia.gov
Includes information on Medicaid and Medicaid Waiver services for students with moderate to severe disabilities.Department of Mental Health Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services
www.dmhmrsas.virginia.gov
Provides general information on services and links to local Community Services Boards that provides services to people with mental health, mental retardation and substance abuse.Division on Career Development and Transition
http://www.dcdt.org/
A division of Council for Exceptional Children devoted to improving the quality of and access to, career/vocational and transition services, increasing the participation of education in career development and transition goals and to influence policies affecting career development and transition services for persons with disabilities. The Virginia DCDT is one of the largest and most active groups in the country with members from school divisions, agencies, vocational rehabilitation and higher education.Easter Seals Project ACTION
http://projectaction.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=ESPA_homepage
Congress originally commissioned Easter Seals Project ACTION in 1988 as a research and demonstration project to improve access to public transportation for people with disabilities. With the passage of the ADA two years later, our goals expanded to help transportation operators implement the law's transportation provision.I'm Determined
www.imdetermined.org
I’m Determined, a project developed and sponsored by the Virginia Department of Education’s Training and Technical Assistance Centers, focuses on providing direct instruction, models, and opportunities to practice skills associated with self-determined behavior beginning at the elementary level and continuing through the student’s educational career. The empowered student knows how to set and achieve goals and has a greater understanding of personal strengths and how to get support for areas of need.National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET)
www.ncset.org
NCSET coordinates national resources, offers technical assistance, and disseminates information related to secondary education and transition for youth with disabilities in order to create opportunities for youth to achieve successful futures.National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability (NCWD)
http://www.ncwd-youth.info/index.html
NCWD/Youth is your source for information about employment and youth with disabilities. Our partners — experts in disability, education, employment, and workforce development — strive to ensure you will be provided with the highest quality, most relevant information available.Shared Works
http://www.sharedwork.org/
The SharedWork.org website is designed to support and facilitate the shared work that occurs among individuals, organizations and agencies at the local, district, state, and national levels. For each community of practice, state, or practice group, you will find the following sections: What’s New, Repository, and Discussion.State Council on Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV)
http://www.schev.edu/
SCHEV administers a variety of educational programs that benefit students, faculty, parents, and taxpayers. SCHEV serves as a catalyst to promote greater access, quality, affordability, and accountability throughout the system. SCHEV also helps policymakers, college administrators, and other concerned leaders work cooperatively and constructively to advance educational excellence.Transition Coalition
http://transitioncoalition.org/transition/index.php
Provides training, collaboration, resources and publications on all areas of transition.Transition Forum
www.virginiatransitionforum.org
An annual event in March hosted by Virginia DOE and Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services.T/TAC Online
http://www.ttaconline.org/
A community linking people and resources to help children and youth with disabilities.Virginia Career Resource Network (VACRN)
www.vacrn.net
A one-stop web source for public web resources in Virginia; including Virginia VIEW, RU Ready and Career Planning Guide.Virginia College Quest
www.vacollegequest.org
An on-line guide for students with disabilities interested in pursuing postsecondary education, which includes information on up-coming events in Virginia.Virginia Department of Education Transition Page
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/VDOE/sped/transition
Provides support, information and resources designed to improve the outcomes of students with disabilities in transition from middle / secondary education to postsecondary education and employment.Virginia View and Kuder.com
www.vaview.org
Includes extensive activities geared toward assisting students of all ages in the quest for a career of their choice. Includes information on career clusters, specific careers, postsecondary education, military and numerous activities for figuring out what suits an individual’s interests and strengths. To fully utilize the Kuder portion of the website the student needs information from their school to register.WebEx
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/VDOE/Technology/OET/recorded_sessions/#sped
Virginia Department of Education posts selected Webinar sessions on this website. They are archived in Windows Media Player format. The videos are Microsoft Media Files and require the free Media Player plug-in. Macintosh users may click the appropriate link to download the free Media Player.Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center (WWRC)
http://wwrc.virginia.gov/
WWRC is a comprehensive, vocational, rehabilitation center associated with the Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services. Training and therapy are available to people with disabilities to enhance their skills upon entering or re-entering the work force and to live independently. The PERT program one of the services available exclusively to high school students at WWRC.Youthhood Project
www.youthhood.org
This website was designed especially for students who are planning their transition to adult options. It includes information on career choice, independent living, government services, and staying healthy. There is also a curriculum guide, lesson and additional information for teachers and other providers to use Youthhood in instructional settings.