News and Resources
Thanks to a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, this newsletter provides information and resources for transition-aged youth with disabilities across the Northeast spanning 11 states, as well as Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Education
Things to know about college disability services
Why some students opt out of college
Disability and Culture
Disability and loneliness
Autistic LGBTQ+ seeks louder voice in the debate
Independent Living
National disability information hotline that connects people to local community resources supporting independent living
Administration for Community Living
Section 811: Federal program on supportive housing forpersons with disabilities
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Services and Systems
Why the number of disabled children enrolled in Supplemental Security Income (SSI) has dropped in the last decade
Transition goals for teens with autism often lacking in independent living
Work
Medicaid and working for people with disabilities
Disability at work: The forgotten diversity
Science and Technology
Online resources and library for people who are
blind or visually impaired
Roundup of 2023 assistive technology and digital accessibility news
NJ Transition-Related Resources & Online Events
Disability Rights NJ
What Disability Issues Are Most Important To You and Your Family?
Take Our 2024 Public Input Survey
Finally Home NJ
Survey
We are inviting people with disabilities, family members, and professionals to share what barriers and challenges exist with housing for people with disabilities in NJ. From there, we will identify common themes and brainstorm solutions. This survey is anonymous.
3rd Annual NJ Transition Conference
October 16 – 21, 2023
Resources
Hear from Youth Advocates
Missed a transition webinar?
Link to recorded webinars here
Want to connect with other NJ Youth?
Join our weekly Youth Chat
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