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What is T-STEP? The T-STEP program was developed to support the transition to college/post-secondary education and employment for 16–21-year-olds with autism spectrum disorder who will receive or have received the Future-Ready/Standard Course of Study high school diploma. Funding is provided through Vocational Rehabilitation (a division of NC DHHS), so T-STEP is free for students/families! Participation […]

Self-Employment is becoming a viable option across the country for some people with disabilities. It matches a person’s strengths, interests and skills at something really meaningful to them and provides an opportunity to launch or grow a small business. Join this presentation to hear about the various components of Rhode Island’s Self-Employment Business Incubator initiative

For students with disabilities age 12-22 who live in North Carolina. Join us for a live Zoom training as we discuss supports that can help you prepare for a job, find a job, and keep a job. Choose one date to attend: OPTION 1: March 6, 2024 | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm OPTION 2:

For students with disabilities age 12-22 who live in North Carolina. Join us for a live Zoom training as we discuss supports that can help you prepare for a job, find a job, and keep a job. Choose one date to attend: OPTION 1: March 6, 2024 | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm OPTION 2:

During this webinar, we will discuss how income from employment can impact the public benefits received by individuals with disabilities. Durante este evento, exploraremos el impacto de los ingresos laborales en los beneficios públicos destinados a personas con discapacidades. FLYER

The Best Buddies Friendship Walk is the leading walk in the country supporting inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (also known as IDD). Join 50,000 participants at 70+ Walks across the globe to support the Best Buddies programs in schools, workplaces, and communities. You’ll be making the world more welcoming to people with

The Best Buddies Friendship Walk is the leading event in the country supporting inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Join 50,000 participants at 70+ Walks across the globe to support the Best Buddies programs in schools, workplaces, and communities. You’ll be making the world more welcoming to people with IDD — one

Join the Administration on Disabilities (AoD) Disability Employment Technical Assistance Center (DETAC) on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 from 3:00 – 4:30 PM ET for our February 2024 National Community of Practice (CoP) webinar. This event will highlight the importance of family support for people with disabilities who own their own businesses. We will begin with a

Conflict is an inevitable part of any relationship, and IEP teams are not immune. From time to time in the IEP process, disagreements may arise. When conflict is dealt with respectfully and effectively, teams can often reach consensus through informal means. There are times when additional support and more formal processes are needed to resolve

As the ECAC closes out Parent/Family Leadership Month, it is important to remember you are a leader in your family’s day-to-day life. There are times as a leader in your family and even in your community when you are called upon to make decisions that have no clear right answer. Do you second guess your