Useful Links for Youth and Family
College Navigator
@ http://collegenavigator.ed.gov
College Navigator is the Department of Education's website for information about colleges and universities.
America's Service Locator
@ http://www.servicelocator.org/
Looking for a job or training in order to prepare for a job? Find the nearest One-Stop Career Center that can provide the services you need.
DisabilityInfo.Gov
@ http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/
This is a comprehensive web site for all disability-related federal resources.
Office of Disability Employment Policy
@ http://www.dol.gov/odep/
The Office of Disability Employment Policy provides national leadership to increase employment opportunities for adults and youth with disabilities while striving to eliminate barriers to employment.
The Workforce Recruitment Program
@ http://www.dol.gov/odep/
The Workforce Recruitment Program is an outstanding source for employers to hire qualified, dedicated students and graduates for summer internships and long-term employment.
The Forum for Youth Investment
@ http://forumforyouthinvestment.org/
The Forum for Youth Investment (the Forum) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to helping communities and the nation make sure all young people are Ready by 21™ — ready for college, work and life.
The Innovation Center for Community and Youth Development
@ http://theinnovationcenter.org
The Innovation Center for Community and Youth Development connects thinkers and leaders of all ages to develop fresh ideas, forge new partnerships, and design strategies that engage young people and their communities.
Information for Youth
National Consortium on Leadership and Disability for Youth (NCLD/Youth)
@ http://www.ncld-youth.info
NCLD/Youth is a youth-led national resource, information, and training center for youth with disabilities.
National Youth Leadership Network
@ http://www.nyln.org
The National Youth Leadership Network (NYLN) is dedicated to advancing the next generation of disability leaders through promoting leadership development, education, employment, independent living, and health and wellness.
Self-Advocacy
@ http://www.selfadvocacy.com
Here you will find tools and materials to help you promote self-advocacy in your life and work.
YouthHood.Org
@ http://www.youthhood.org
YouthHood is a website that helps young people plan for the future.
Here you can start thinking about what you want to do with the rest of your life.
Kids As Self Advocates
@ http://www.fvkasa.org
Kids As Self Advocates (KASA) is an organization created by youth with disabilities for youth to educate society about issues concerning youth with a wide spectrum of disabilities and special healthcare needs.
Information for Parents & Families
PACER Center
@ http://pacer.org
The mission of PACER Center is to expand opportunities and enhance the quality of life of children and young adults with disabilities and their families, based on the concept of parents helping parents.
The National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY)
@ http://www.nichcy.org
NICHCY is the national information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators, and other professionals.
Family Village: A Global Community of Disability-Related Resources
@ http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/
A global community that integrates information, resources, and communication opportunities on the Internet for persons with disabilities, their families, and those that provide them services and support.
Center for Self-Determination
@ http://www.self-determination.com/
The Center for Self-Determination is a collaborative of individuals and organizations committed to the principles of self-determination.
National Center on Secondary Education and Transition: Parenting Post-Secondary Students with Disabilities
@ http://www.ncset.org/
This Parent Brief from The National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET) discusses the role of parents as mentors and advocates for their children with disabilities. |
