October 2021
News and Resources
Thanks to a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, this newsletter provides information and resources for transition-aged youth with disabilities across the Northeast spanning 11 states, as well as Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Education
New special education guidance from the federal government on IEPs

Students with disabilities navigating the transition to college
Disability and Culture
Representing queer disabled Latinx visibility

Selma Blair's MS journey
Independent Living
Marilyn Golden, disability activist and champion

What moves some people with disabilities to be disability activists?
Services and Systems
Resources and Publications

Low wages and staff shortages upend support for people
with disabilities
Work
Honoring National Disability Employment Awareness month

Legal battles continue over job coaches and disability accommodations
Science and Technology
Opinion: voice assistants don't understand us and they should

Amazon Alexa app broadens speech recognition for users
who may stutter
NJ Transition-Related Resources & Online Events


October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month



Ready to Work: An Introduction to Ticket to Work

Debunking the Three Biggest Myths About Disability Benefits & Work

What Can Employers Do?

Disability Employment Success Stories

Lunchtime Learning
"Youth/Family Engagement &
Vocational Rehabilitation"
Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021
12:00 - 1:00

Funding Opportunity
REAL Transition Partners plan to contract with three (3) organizations in the states indicated on the attached document. Only 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations (not individuals, schools or school districts, or for-profit entities) may apply.
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