Employment Resources for Patients Transitioning to Adulthood
Employment can have a positive impact on long-term health and quality of life for our patients with chronic health conditions and disabilities.
Employment success stories
Adults with disabilities describe their jobs and education, talk about how to discuss accommodations with employers, and show how they incorporate employment into their daily lives.
Carrie Greenwood
Carrie Greenwood with the Kansas Youth Empowerment Academy discusses her career. Self-advocacy is important to be independent and find your dream job.
Allison Merriam
Allison Merriam talks about her work in the field of accounting. Education and accommodations have helped her be successful.
Jamey Kelley
Jamey Kelley shares a typical day in his job as an Ophthalmology Technician at Children’s Mercy. His personal experience is valuable in his role working with children.
Tony Waterhouse-Leal
Tony Waterhouse-Leal discusses his job as a Tax Examiner with the Internal Revenue Service. He has continued his education and has open communication with his employer.
Disclosure of Disability Resource: Youth disability disclosure, and the workplace: why, when, what and how.
Missouri Assistive Technology: Connects individuals with assistive technology in Missouri
Kansas Assistive Technology: Connects individuals with assistive technology in Kansas
Vocational Rehab: Employment and training services for individuals with a disability or barrier to employment
Pre-ETS (Employment Transition Services): No cost pre-employment transition services provided to youth with disabilities that may be eligible for vocational rehabilitation services. Individuals must be enrolled in a public school district.
Mo Family to Family: Organization with many resources for individuals with disabilities and their families living in Missouri.
Families Together: Organization with many resources for individuals with disabilities and their families living in Kansas. Provides a training on employment called FEAT (Family Employment Awareness Training).
Good Will: Disability benefits planning and employment/training programs.
PACER: Resources center for parents and caregivers to support youth with disabilities transitioning to adulthood.