Pacer Center

• Resources on transition: www.pacer.org/publications/transition.asp

Employment Stories

The following websites include a variety of examples of individuals with significant disabilities who are successfully employed:

• Real Work Stories: www.realworkstories.org
• Great Hires Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPXiIYz4uw0

Connecticut State Agencies and Resources

• Department of Rehabilitation Services (DORS): http://www.ct.gov./dors 
  • Benefits Counseling: Greater Hartford and Willimantic (860) 723-1400
• Department of Developmental Services (DDS): http://www.ct.gov/dds
• Department of Mental Health and Addition Services (DMHAS): http://www.ct.gov/dmhas/site/default.asp
• Workforce Development Board - Capitol Workforce Partners: http://capitalworkforce.org/youth-resources/young-job-seekers-center
• American Job Centers: https://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/ajc/americanjobcenters.htm
• Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center (CPAC): http://www.cpacinc.org