2009 Worst Case Housing Needs of People with Disabilities, a report from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, finds that about 1 million households that included nonelderly people with disabilities had worst case housing needs. "Worst case needs" are defined as very low-income renters who do not receive government housing assistance and who either paid more than half their monthly incomes for rent, lived in very poor housing conditions, or both. Read More

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This article describes the findings of a national survey of teachers' opinions regarding the value of self determination and issues relating to teaching skills leading to this outcome. Respondents were secondary-level educators serving students with varying types and severity of disabling conditions. Findings indicated that a majority of respondents believed that instruction in self-determination was important, but teachers differed in their responses regarding the strategies taught and the extent and type of instruction provided based on the severity of the student's disability. Read More

A national survey of training and information needs of organizations and individuals involved with vocational rehabilitation service provision was conducted. A total of 277 surveys were received from 46 states and the District of Columbia, with at least one survey received from each responding state. The purpose of the survey was to establish a benchmark for training, technical assistance and information needs on how to support persons with disabilities in gaining employment. Read More

This article addresses significant barriers for comprehensive health care for all and the need for a provision in the quality of care. The issue encompasses all disciplines and requires a greater understanding of the transition process. Read More

Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) offers access to a full range of employment and independent living services that may be needed by persons with disabilities through their lives. Through its administration of vocational rehabilitation and independent living programs, VR coordinates policy and services relating to: transition services for students with disabilities from school to adult services; vocational rehabilitation services for working age individuals with disabilities; independent living services for people with disabilities of all ages; and business services for hiring a qualified diverse workforce. The seeds of adult success are sown during the school years. The system established by the Board of Regents to administer education and vocational services for people with disabilities fosters this and has evolved into a national model, designed to focus on our customers and produce results. Ticket-to-Work Fact Sheet Read More

The Ticket to Work (TTW) and Self-Sufficiency Program is a program for people with disabilities who receive Social Security Administration’s (SSA) Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). It is a voluntary program for people who are ages 18 through 64 and interested in going to work. The TTW Program provides access to the services and supports necessary to obtain, maintain and advance in employment. It can help you to be more financially independent through earnings. Read More

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The present survey obtained opinions of a sample of teachers on issues relating to access to the general curriculum. The findings suggested that the majority of respondents believed that access is not appropriate for students with severe disabilities and that these students should not be held to the same performance standards as typical peers. Additionally, the study revealed that a number of teachers were not actively involved in planning relating to access, and that almost half of their districts did not have a clear policy on this issue. Implications of these findings to promote student participation in the general curriculum are presented. Read More

Teachers serving students with significant disabilities ages 18-21 in 13 postsecondary settings were surveyed to collect information on students' access to college courses, employment training, activities in the community and on college campuses, and interagency linkages with adult services.  Results indicated that while students with significant disabilities were successfully engaged in employment training, access to college courses and extracurricular activities was limited. Read More