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This is the section where you will find all the latest updates on activities and issues of importance to youth with developmental disabilities. Here you'll find announcements on internships, conferences, legislation updates, and other information to help you, as youth and emerging leaders, get to where you want to be!

What does Working look like?

Examples of career exploration activities include the following:

Career interest assessments, job shadowing, job and career fairs, and workplace visits and tours
Career-related goal setting and planning
Internships;
Work experience, including summer employment
Information on entrepreneurship
Networking activities
Mock interviews
Work readiness workshops
Visits from representatives of specific industries to speak to youth participants about the employment opportunities and details of working within their industry
Mock job searches, including locating positions online and in the newspaper, "cold-calling," preparing resumes, and writing cover letters and thank-you letters
Visits to education or training programs
Job coaching or mentoring
Learning activities using computers and other current workplace technology

Test your knowledge by taking our Quiz on Disability History and Working!