ACCES-VR (New York)
New York State's vocational rehabilitation agency, which funds Pre-ETS and adult employment services for people with disabilities.
RECOMMENDED READING
Recommended Reading & Resources
Authoritative organizations and research centers whose work informs transition services, vocational rehabilitation, and disability supports across New York, New Jersey, and the nation.
Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies
State agencies that fund Pre-ETS and related services in the jurisdictions we serve.
DVRS (New Jersey)
New Jersey's vocational rehabilitation agency, funding Pre-ETS, OSYES, and adult employment services for people with disabilities.
Federal & Government
Federal agencies and city offices that set policy or provide services for people with disabilities.
US Department of Labor — Employment & Training Administration
Federal agency overseeing the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), the law that created Pre-ETS.
OSERS / Rehabilitation Services Administration
US Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, setting national vocational rehabilitation policy.
NYC Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities
Citywide coordination of services, accessibility, and inclusion for New Yorkers with disabilities.
Research & Technical Assistance
National research centers and technical assistance organizations shaping transition practice.
NTACT:C — National Technical Assistance Center on Transition: The Collaborative
Federally funded center providing research, technical assistance, and training on secondary transition for students with disabilities.
WINTAC — WIOA Vocational Rehabilitation Technical Assistance Center
Technical assistance center supporting state VR agencies in implementing WIOA's Pre-ETS and career services provisions.
Institute for Community Inclusion (ICI)
University of Massachusetts Boston research and training institute advancing employment and community inclusion for people with disabilities.
ThinkWork!
ICI-hosted national research initiative focused on improving employment outcomes for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Division on Career Development and Transition (DCDT)
A division of the Council for Exceptional Children serving educators and professionals focused on transition and career development.
Parent, Family & Advocacy
Organizations that support families and advocate alongside students with disabilities.
PACER Center
National parent information and training center with extensive resources on transition, special education, and self-advocacy.
Advocates for Children of New York
Legal and educational advocacy for New York students who face barriers in public education, including students with disabilities.
IncludeNYC
NYC-based organization providing information, resources, and support to families of children and young adults with disabilities.
Future Centered Care
Specialized consulting and planning services supporting families through disability and transition planning.
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