Vocational Skill Building Improves Transition Outcomes for Young Adults with Autism and Low Vision

• By: Alexandra LaVoie, MSOT Ann Phelan, MA, CAGS Transition Center at the Perkins School for the Blind
• January 5th, 2026
• disabilities, employment outcomes, family involvement, independent living, self-determination, transition planning, vocational skill building, Winter 2026 Issue, work-based learning
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For many young adults, the transition from school to adulthood is a time filled with excitement and new experiences. For those with disabilities, it can also present unique challenges. Moving from a supported educational environment and accessing adult services is a big leap. What predicts greater...

When the Going Gets Tough: How to Foster Safety and Stability During Challenging Situations

• By: Amy Kelly, MBA, MNM Devereux
• September 15th, 2025
• caregivers, coping strategies, disabilities, emotional regulation, Fall 2025 Issue, routines, safety plan, sensory tools
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The journey through autism and disabilities is certainly complex – filled with excitement and achievements, as well as challenges and uncertainty. Some challenges may relate directly to the disabilities themselves, such as navigating insurance denials for essential therapies or medications,...

Employment and People with Disabilities: A Social Ill to Change, Not Manage

• By: Nicholas A. Villani Career and Employment Options, Inc.
• July 1st, 2011
• career planning, disabilities, employment, job training, special education, transition services, vocational rehabilitation, workforce development
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During the last twenty-five years there has been a cataclysmic shift in the employment world of Americans. The fundamental shift and loss of the manufacturing base in America impacted not only the middle working class but also those individuals with disabilities who would have had a more secure...