As special education attorneys, we have helped dozens of parents navigate their child's transition to adulthood. The transition is stressful. Parents must not only identify and arrange community supports but also make sure their child has the skills necessary for independent living. Thankfully, there are a slew of resources designed to help families with transition. [...]
In 2014, President Obama signed into law the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. The Act is not widely known, but it should be: it provides valuable resources to persons with disabilities seeking employment. What does the Act do? According to the Department of Labor, the Act "is designed to help job seekers access employment, education, training, [...]
The Public Interest Law Center, which is based in Philadelphia, recently started a project focused on helping students with disabilities access transition services. According to the Center: The project provides limited legal representation, legal advice and know-your-rights education to families/caregivers of students ages 14-21 who receive special education about the student’s right to have transition [...]
