The philosophy of AWC is that all persons, even those who experience significant disabilities, should have the opportunity to obtain meaningful employment. Consumer Education for Teens Site for teens that provides information on a variety of career options. Reality Check Site offers examples of how to connect academic and career outcomes for studens. Linking middle school and community resources for learning. A clearinghouse that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues to teachers, families, and other professional agencies.
Site provides links to other related sites on transition.
The NTA links the efforts of multiple organizations to improve futures for all youth transitioning from school to employment, postsecondary experiences and independent living, and to bridge between agencies responsible for providing transition services and the lessons learned from people in the disabilities field. This is a web-based classroom resource. Site includes information on inclusion of the disabled on job sites, grants, and research. Interagency Transition Partnership Variety of resource links for consumers, parents, and families. Transition Services in the IEP Site is sponsored by the National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities and contains information about assessment, transition planning in the IEP, transition components and services, and references.