Get Help Preparing for Your Future Job

If you have a disability the Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Transition program can help you get ready for a job after high school! They have special programs to teach you job skills and prepare you for work. You might even be able to earn a paycheck!

Specially trained vocational counselors can help you find the right path. Whether you need Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) or Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired (SBVI), they’ll make sure you have the support you need. 

Find the DRS office that serves your high school.

DRS Transition - Dream Big

Watch this video, visit the DRS Transition website, and ask a support person to help you apply for services! 

Resources

Let’s Work Documentary
A true story of eight young people with disabilities achieving great things at work!
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Employment Resources from PACER
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Youth Talks: Nick on Employment
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O*NET
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5 Interview Tips for Students With Disabilities
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