Independent Futures That Work

06/17/2026

Career Exploration Opportunities Watch this video on career exploration opportunities for young adults with disabilities, including apprenticeships, informational interviews, job shadowing, internships, volunteering, and work-based learning experiences: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5v6XgnrcC_g -RAISE

This is the introduction to the Texas OnCourse Work-Based Learning Experiences module. Students can gain valuable work-related skills and explore their caree...

06/16/2026

Check out this video highlighting the history and impact of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and how it helped expand access to education, transition planning, and opportunities for youth with disabilities preparing for adulthood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEuCdzoAnME -RAISE

The Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) has given millions of students across the United States access to an education that best serves the...

06/10/2026

Check out this video overview of Vocational Rehabilitation services and learn how VR can support youth and young adults with disabilities in exploring careers, building skills, and preparing for employment and adulthood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kvrBommR-A -RAISE

What are Vocational Rehabilitation Services? Having a job can be a really fulfilling part of life.Employment can help you connect with people, discover your ...

06/09/2026

Listen to this interview from NTACT featuring YETI’s perspective on post-secondary options and pathways to adulthood for youth and young adults with disabilities — listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ZDuU7iHTGBACrUYiI4uUQ?si=lRLO-usLQyyRaReVPu3aGg
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NTACT: C's Beyond the Bell: From Research to Real Life · Episode

06/03/2026

Explore this video overview of Career Clusters and learn more about the wide range of career pathways available to youth and young adults with disabilities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DisRY1JQ9CA&list=PLkQqdtUhR2TibYyqdizc-H02qNj1GfdbY -RAISE

This video is for kids, teens or young adults of any age or ability (including special education students, autism, neurodivergent folks, etc.) who are learni...

06/02/2026

New podcast episode from NTACT highlighting youth voice, transition supports, and pathways to adulthood for youth with disabilities — listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ZKbsiv1dCLm4E8gKLjbhi?si=kgjXuVJ6QIC13XLAAxTXVg
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Beyond the Bell: From Research to Real Life · Episode

05/27/2026

Join Amanda and her parents as they discuss the importance of VR services and what they did to support her success. Hear how Amanda’s advocacy journey shaped her career path and highlights the impact of strong supports and self-advocacy in building meaningful employment outcomes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezDMiHBz-qU&t=2s Wednesday -RAISE

Episode 4: The Impact of VR Services: A Family Perspective

05/26/2026

RSA PTI Youth Leadership Opportunity
Join us June 8th at 6:00pm
Register now https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/593YXFB

For questions or more information contact Katrina Wellborn kwellborn@alabamaparentcenter.

05/26/2026

This highlights how employment can support mental health management. Discover how work provides structure and helps maintain wellness during the transition to adulthood. Read the post here: https://www.umassmed.edu/TransitionsACR/youth-voice/ya-blog-corner2/ways-working-helps-me-manage-my-mh-conditions/

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. As someone with lived experience of a mental health condition and chronic illness, I can speak to the benefits of employment. Having a job is not only possible for those of us living with mental health conditions, it also can be a key compon...

05/20/2026

Listen to Noah and his mom Amanda share their journey from college to the video game design world. They highlight Noah’s experience in higher education, what they worked through together, and how persistence and never giving up helped him become a concept artist for video games. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1M0RRHs1H70&t=3s Wednesday -RAISE

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