Transitioning Youth Fact Sheets

This series of fact sheets answers the the most frequently asked questions about employment for individuals with disabilities.

Assistive Technology

Defines assistive technology, explores funding sources and offers helpful tips for choosing assistive technology. (Word Version) (PDF Version)

Career Options

Discusses options for education after high school, assistance for individuals who are interested in starting their own business, and One-Stop Career Centers. (Word Version) (PDF Version)

Credit: Why It’s Important

Provides an overview of credit, and discusses credit cards, the impact of credit history on employment, and building and repairing credit. (Word Version) (PDF Version)

Disclosure

Reviews the advantages and disadvantages of disclosing. (Word Version) (PDF Version)

Don’t Panic! Your Son or Daughter Can Work and Still Keep Benefits

Discusses Social Security and medical benefits; how to work and keep those benefits, and how to receive help in managing benefits. (PDF Version)

Employed Individuals with Disabilities (EID) Program

Provides an overview of Maryland’s Medicaid Buy-in. (PDF Version)

Employment Options

Reviews different employment settings and questions to ask about the setting best suited for the individual. (Word Version) (PDF Version)

Exit Document for Transitioning Youth

For parents and postsecondary personnel. Explains what is documented and how to use the document. (Word Version) (PDF Version)

Frustrated? Options for Action

Discusses ways to address concerns regarding dissatisfaction with services received from various state agencies. (Word Version) (PDF Version)

Getting the Job You Want

Answers a variety of questions regarding job readiness, retention, expectations, and skills. (PDF Version)

Postsecondary Disability Support Services

Answers questions regarding transitioning from high school to postsecondary education. (PDF Version)

Security Clearances

Discusses what a security clearance is and the process for obtaining one. (Word Version) (PDF Version)

School to Work

Explains the various programs and opportunities for youth as they make the transition from school to work. (Word Version) (PDF Version)

Supports and Services

Gives an overview of the services provided by Maryland’s Developmental Disabilities Administration, the Division of Rehabilitation Services, Mental Hygiene Administration and One-Stop Career Centers. (Word Version) (PDF Version)

Think You Can’t Work? Think Again

Discusses Social Security work incentives and how to prepare for meeting with a Community Work Incentive Coordinator. (Word Version)

Tips For Parents

This fact sheet provides tips for parents of transition age chld. In addition, it also provides a worksheet designed to allow students to practice self-advocacy skills. (PDF Version)

Transition Order Form

If you would like to order a paper copy of Tips for Parents or any of our other transition-related fact sheets, please use our Transition Fact Sheet order form. (PDF Version)

Travel Training

Descibes benefits and travel training activities, where to access training, and passengers’ rights. (Word Version) (PDF Version)

Where the Jobs Are

Provides ideas about where to start a job search and discusses networking and informational interviews. (Word Version) (PDF Version)

Your Rights and Responsibilities

Explains employment rights and responsibilities and defines key terms related to employment and disability. (Word Version) (PDF Version)