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Vocational Rehab for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf Blind People
Perkins (School for the Blind) Transition Center
Collaborative Assessment Guide for Transition Planning Services – NTACT:C
Summary of Performance
Parents as Partners in the Transition Planning Process
Bridge Program
The Bridge Program: Care Coordination for Children with Developmental Disabilities.
Transition Guide to Post-Secondary Education and Employment for Students and Youth With Disabilities
Employment Resources
Competitive, integrated employment in a career area of one’s choice is an anticipated outcome for all students with disabilities. During the middle and high school years, students identify their career interests and preferences in particular career areas that should drive the assessment, services, experiences, and supports they receive to help refine their career plans.
Apprenticeship Occupations | Apprenticeship.gov
An apprenticeship is a program where you learn a job by working with experienced people while also getting paid. The Apprenticeship.gov website helps people learn about different jobs you can train for through apprenticeships in the U.S. It’s a great place for anyone who wants to find out about careers and how to get started with hands-on training. The site also helps businesses find new apprentices, making it easier for people to learn new skills and get good jobs.
TransitionPros Professional Listserv
A professional discussion forum for individuals involved in supporting student transitions. TransitionPros is an active listserv for sharing questions, support requests, resources, and events related to the high school-to-adulthood transition for youth with disabilities.
- We foster a kind space that encourages supportive and respectful communication.
- We share knowledge and recommendations about tools, resources, trainings, and opportunities to help peers develop professional skills and make informed decisions.
- We follow professional ethics, ensuring privacy and confidentiality by de-identifying information when seeking advice
VT Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (VABVI)
Accessing Free Audio Books or the Print Disabled
VT Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (VABVI) offered this webinar on 11/10/2025.
I See What You Hear: Accessing Print Material – Episode 5 on Spotify
A podcast created in July 2025 by two former students talking about the program that makes free audio books available for those with blindness, visual impairment, or who are print disabled.
Guide to Wheelchair-Friendly Higher Education
New Mobility’s guide to wheelchair friendly campuses
Vermont Supported Employment Services
DAIL’s Supported Employment Services website
Youth-Specific Programs & Services
HireAbility’s website for programs and services for youth with disabilities.
Setting Boundaries at Work
Practical guide to help individuals recognize and handle uncomfortable or inappropriate situations at work. Offers tips and activities to practice setting personal boundaries and speaking up to create a respectful workplace.
Resources for Post-Secondary Transition Planning
Offers students and their teams a toolbox of templates, checklists and strategies for quality transition plans, Indicator 13 self assessment for LEAs, fillable Transition Plan, and more.
Graduation Readiness Tool
VT Agency of Education’s (AOE) practical guide for IEP teams and students to prepare to meet graduation requirements by reviewing key areas like academics, transition planning and supports after graduation.
Transition Toolkit for Youth with Disabilities
A guide full of tools, tips and resources to help move from school to adult life, with topics like planning for college or jobs, finding housing, managing money and healthcare and getting support to make independent choices.