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Transition Resources

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National Technical Assistance

Center on Transition (NTACT)

https://transitionta.org/

Provides evidence and research based practices for providing quality transition related lessons. On this site you’ll find resources on content such as lesson plans, competitive integrated employment and transition assessments.

Transition Coalition

https://transitioncoalition.org/

Provides educators with training modules, study guides, webinars and assessment guides on how to support students with disabilities through the postsecondary transition process.

Guideposts for Success

https://www.ncwd-youth.info/

publications/guideposts/

This tool is to support administrators and educators in making decisions regarding funding, in setting and establishing local priorities related to transitioning youth, and in evaluating the work of agencies supported by that funding.

California Transition Alliance

https://www.catransitionalliance.org/

Provides information, tools and resources that can be shared with teachers, parents, educators, and transition partners at the California Department of Rehabilitation and the Department of Developmental Services.

California Department of

Developmental Services

https://www.dds.ca.gov

DDS is responsible for overseeing the coordination and delivery of services and supports to those with developmental disabilities including cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, autism, epilepsy and related conditions.

CA Mental Health

https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/Pages/

MentalHealthPrograms-Svcs.aspx

California Department of Health Services mental health division serving adults, children and youth.


College Resources

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Description

Think College

https://www.thinkcollege.net

Think College is for families considering college for a student with an intellectual disability. Information and links regarding preparation, application, availability, financial aid, housing, etc.

Going to College

https://www.going-tocollege.org/

Going to College provides information about living college life with a disability. It’s designed for high school students and provides video clips, activities and additional resources that can help you get a head start in planning for college.

CA Chancellor’s Office for Community College

https://www.cccco.edu/About-Us/Chancellors-Office/

CA Community College Disabled Student Programs and Services provides support services to students with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, psychological disabilities, developmental delay, brain injury, visual impairments, health problems and hearing impairments.

National Center on Secondary Education and Transition

https://www.ncset.org/

NCSET coordinated national resources, offer technical assistance, and disseminate information related to secondary education and transition for youth with disabilities in order to create opportunities for youth to achieve successful futures.

Learning Ally

https://www.learningally.org

Learning Ally is dedicated to helping students with print disabilities, including blindness, visual impairment and dyslexia. Learning Ally improves the way students learn at home and in the classroom.

BookShare

https://www.bookshare.org

BookShare is an on-line digital library of accessible images for students with print disabilities such as visual impairments, physical disabilities and learning disabilities. K-12 and Post-secondary books are available in audio, braille ready formats and large print.


Career Resources

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Description

California Career Resource Network (CalCRN)

https://www.californiacareers.info/

CalDRN is a program in the California Department of Education that provides career development information and resources to support development of the critical career self-management skills necessary for success in today’s world of work.

Career OneStop

https://www.careeronestop.org/

Career OneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, is a source for employment information and inspiration, the place to manage a career, a pathway to career success, and tools to help job seekers, students, businesses and career professionals.

ABILITY Jobs

https://abilityjobs.com/

ABILITY Jobs is the first and largest employment website for job seekers with disabilities. Since 1995, we have provided a place where people with disabilities can seek employment, confident they will be evaluated solely on their skills and experience.

CA Department of Rehabilitation (DOR)

https://www.rehab.ca.gov/

The California DOR administers the largest vocational rehabilitation program in the country. DOR has a three-pronged mission to provide services and advocacy that assist people with disabilities to live independently, become employed and have equality in the communities in which they live and work. DOR provides consultation, counseling and vocational rehabilitation, and works with community partners to assist the consumers they serve.

National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability (NCWD)

https://www.ncwd-youth.info

NCWD is a resource for youth, families and educators on employment, workplace development and training.

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