National Disability Employment Awareness Month: Hear from top leaders about how the federal government is working to increase hiring, advancement, and retention of people with disabilities, and learn about a new multi-sector disability mentoring model.
Election 2016: Election season is in full swing and it has never been a better time to help ensure that students and youth with disabilities are prepared as young citizens, and that they understand their right to full political participation.
Service Learning and Volunteerism: Sometimes, effective communication requires taking action. All young people can be part of the dialogue on social change.
Self-Awareness and Self-Advocacy: Sometimes, the person who REALLY needs to listen to you is YOU. That voice inside your head has a huge impact on how you live your life.
Centers for Independent Living: Our nation’s network of more than 400 Centers for Independent Living (CILs) are a terrific resource for students in the transition years, and for those working with them to plan for the future.
Hidden Disabilities and Workforce Readiness: According to the US Department of Education, approximately half of the six million children in special education programs in the United States, have learning disabilities.