Resources+and+Links

==There are a variety of online resources geared specifically towards transition planning, transition related research and increasing employment opportunities for workers with disabilities. ==

These sites are updated fairly regularly, enjoy finding new resources!
__**The Disability Effect**__ "This show discusses how people with disabilities interact with their families, schools, and broader community. We discuss the issues & triumphs that people with disabilities have in today's society and culture; and how they can be altered or enhanced." Click on the link below to see the show on YouTube. The Disability Effect

Campaign For Disability Employment -This site is a great resource and outlet for students with disabilities but there is also a section for employers to access. The employer page includes a list of participating businesses, links to resources on creating an inclusive workplace, and information on job accommodations. Pass it along!

Division of Career Development & Transition -A lot of great info on further developing the partnerships between schools, the community, and the adult agencies to provide collaborative transition planning

For Employers -Informative site filled with resources and guidance for business owners, specifically geared towards working with people with disabilities

MassWorks - This website offers a lot of great information and tools for staff who participate in career planning, job development and/or job coaching. Information on disability benefits planning and tools for job seekers are also provided.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">-Great site geared towards workforce development, educating youth about the world of work and increasing career opportunities for young people with disabilities

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">National Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">-NSTTAC has huge number of links, articles, resources, and tools for everything transition related!!

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">-Also known as PACER

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Technical Assistance on Transition and the Rehabilitation Act <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">-Also known as TATRA. This site is run through Pacer Center (see link above)

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Transition Coalition <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">-Great resource for training opportunities, courses and publications