Students with disabilities continue to lag behind their peers without disabilities in post secondary education and employment. Outcomes of youth with disabilities are influenced by many factors, including but not limited to parent expectations and services received to support individual needs. One important transition service that can be provided…

The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended by Title IV of the Workforce Investment Opportunities Act (WIOA) of 2014, defines Competitive Integrated Employment as, "work that is performed on a full-time or part-time basis for which an individuals is: (a) compensated at or above minimum wage or commensurate with individuals without disabilities…

This reference guide provides an overview of Department of Education programs authorized and funded under federal law for fiscal year 2006. It includes information as well on the laboratories, centers, and other facilities funded by the Department that provide important programs and resources for education. It provides information for students,…