Educational Sites

NYS ACCES-VR Services (formerly known as VESID)
ACCESS- VR is a state funded program which starts with the presumption that all persons with disabilities can benefit from vocational rehabilitation services and should have opportunities to work in jobs integrated within their communities. VR Counselors guide individuals through service programs they need to reach their employment goals.

Getting Serious About the GED: How NY Can Build a Bridge from High School Dropout to Postsecondary Success
Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy white paper (November 2009)

SAMHSA
An Excellent Resource: The federal government has compiled a vast array of resources for young adults, their families and providers.

Getting Accommodations at College: Tools for School
Costa, Amanda (2011) " Psychiatry Information in Brief: Vol. 8: Iss. 16, Article 1. If you are having trouble with school due to mental health, your school is obligated to provide extra supports and services to help you succeed. These supports and services are called accommodations and they can make a difference. Your school may also make some modifications to the courses at your request.
For further information: http://labs.umassmed.edu/transitionsRTC

Graduation Options for Students with Disabilities
Power point presentation - September 2013 Transitional Age Youth Institute conference.