| General Transition Information |
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VESID - Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities
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New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities
Information on 13 regional OMRDD offices. Provides a map and resource director, helpful links to programs and services as well as general information on laws, rights, health care, etc. for individuals with disabilities and the families. |
Parent Network of Western New York
This parent-led organization offers community resources for families of children with special needs and professionals working with individuals with disabilities. Offers information and referral, workshops, seminars, library and resource materials and publishes a bimonthly newsletter. |
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| Career/Job Websites |
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Career Zone
New York State Department of Labor's career exploration and planning system for New York State students. |
Bureau of Labor Statistics Career Information Home Page
For students in grades 4-8. |
Career Voyages
Sponsored by the US Department of Labor and US Department of Education. Information on high growth, in-demand careers. |
America's Career Info Net
Explore careers, financial information, etc. On-line coaches available to assist. |
Occupational Outlook Handbook
US Department of Labor's latest edition describing hundreds of jobs, working conditions, earnings, training and education needed and expected job prospects. |
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| Local Transition Resources |
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Developmental Disabilities Alliance of Western New York
Guide to Services in the Western New York Area. This site is a "collaborative group of member voluntary agencies that provide services to people with disabilities. |
Opportunities Unlimited, Inc.
The Niagara County chapter of NYSARC, Inc. Offers information on day programming, employment and training, residential services, service coordination, clinical services, recreation and other support services for people with disabilities. |
ARC of Orleans County, Inc.
The Orleans County chapter of NYSARC,Inc. offers information on day programming, employment and training, supported employment, recreation and support services for people with disabilities. |
Niagara Cerebral Palsy
Information on vocational, residential and support services for individuals with varying types of disabilities. |
Western New York Developmental Disabilities Information Link
This website offers help in locating services for people with developmental disabilities in the Western New York area. |
Central Referral Services, Inc.
This is a Western New York link to services of all kinds, including health and human services and specialized information for people with developmental disabilities. |
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