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