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Checklist: Finding a First Job that Fits Your Teen

Landing that first job can be a major confidence boost for teens with learning and attention issues. It says, "I believe in you and value your efforts!" But empowering as a good experience can be, a blow to your teen's self-esteem. It may even keep them from looking for another job. Check out this printable checklist that can help you make sure the job is just right.

Printable Checklist

Transition to Employment

Model projects fostering careers in the arts for youth with disabilities. Check out the six state projects and how they developed similar transition programs for youth with disabilities in their schools and communities. Continue reading...

Youth and Disability Disclosure: The Role of Families and Advocates

This InfoBrief highlights NCWD-Youth's The 411 on Disability Disclosure, and explores the role families and advocates play in helping youth understand the importance of appropriate disability disclosure. Continue reading...

Accommodations Categories Chart

Accommodations are often thought of as physical equipment or modifications. However, accommodations can include a wide range of non-physical modifications. It is helpful to consider these six categories with the employer and employee when discussing how to resolve task barriers. Continue reading...

UPCOMING EVENTS

PROMISE TA Center Website Tutorial

May 14, 2015

2:00 - 3:00PM, EDT

PROMISE Grantee 'Family Meeting'

May 28, 2015

2:00 - 3:30PM, EST

July 9, 2015

2:00 - 3:30, EST

October 1, 2015

2:00 - 3:30, EST

Annual PROMISE Meeting

November 18-19, 2015 (with the option of attending the AUCD conference -- November 16-18, 2015)

PROMISE TA Center Website
www.promisetacenter.org