The Department of Public Instruction’s Academic and Career Planning webpage is intended to equip students and their families with the tools necessary to make more informed choices about postsecondary education, training, and careers.
Employment
Aging and Disability Resource Centers
These centers provide information on a broad range of programs and services, including long-term care. They also connect people with disabilities to appropriate supports and services.
September 2022 Coalition Meeting
Transition Support for Youth in Foster Care Community & Project Updates
BeforeAge18.org Website
The BeforeAge18.org website provides online resources to help teens with disabilities and their families prepare and plan for adulthood.
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation – WI Department of Workforce Development
The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) is an employment program that assists people with disabilities find a job, keep a job, or get a better job. Businesses can work with DVR recruit & retain employees.
Family Voices of Wisconsin “What’s After High School” Training
This training covers a variety of topics related to the transition to adult life for youth with disabilities and special health care needs.
I’m Determined Transition Guide
A transition guide to help youth and their families transition to post-secondary education and training for a self-determined future. The I’m Determined project is a state-directed project funded by the Virginia Department of Education.
Living My Dream Guide – WI Department of Health Services
This resource guide is designed to provide information for students with disabilities, their families, and teachers, as they prepare for adult life.
National Technical Assistance Center on Transition: the Collaborative (NTACT:C)
The federally-funded National Technical Assistance Center on Transition: The Collaborative (NTACT:C) provides information, tools, and supports to promote effective services and instruction for secondary students and out of school youth with disabilities.
PACER’s National Parent Center on Transition and Employment Learning Center
The Learning Center informs parents and others about major components of transition to adulthood for youth with disabilities.