What you need to know

Here are some short articles with important information about youth with disabilities and transition to the workforce. You can view them individually below.

• Know yourself
  
• Self-advocacy skills are important for everyone
  
• Get Involved!

Q & A (Questions & Answers)

1. I am a 16-year-old student who receives special education services. Can you explain how a One-Stop can be of use to me?
   
2. Do I have to disclose my disability if I want to use the services at a One-Stop?
   
3. How do I find the One-Stop nearest to me?

Additional Resources

With a click of your mouse, you can find some really good information that might be just what you are looking for! Or what you would look for, if you knew it existed! Check these out:

• The Office of Employment Support at the Social Security Administration
  http://www.ssa.gov/work/Youth/youth.html
  The Office of Employment Support has a website with a lot of great information that can help you to meet your employment and education goals. There is a whole section dedicated to youth!
  
• Social Security Administration
  http://www.ssa.gov/work/Search/siteindex.html
  Read about their programs and how they can help you.
  
• Social Security's Work Incentives (ways to help you- go to work!)
  http://www.ssa.gov/work/ResourcesToolkit/workincentives.html
  
• The Office of Disability Employment Programs at the U.S. Department of Labor - Youth Resources
  http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/youthlabor/StudentWorkers.htm
  Their website provides resources to help you prepare to find a job.

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