William & Mary TTAC

10/30/2026

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10/28/2026

Labor Department Rescinds Disability Hiring Mandate

As we close out our recognition of NDEAM 2026, we remember that celebrating disabled workers must include continued advocacy. The elimination of the 7% disability-employment goal for federal contractors raises concerns about accountability and progress. NDEAM may be ending, but we must keep challenging barriers and advocating for inclusive workplaces year-round.

Read more: https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2026/08/31/labor-department-rescinds-disability-hiring-mandate/32152/

A decade-old federal rule designed to increase employment of people with disabilities will soon be no more.

10/27/2026

Transition Tuesday: What comes next?

October is a great time to check in, reflect, and think about the things that matter to us. For young people, that can include thinking about their goals, interests, and what they want their future to look like. That is where transition planning comes in. This week, choose one small step toward your future. You don't have to plan your whole future today.

Ready to take the next step? Check out NCLD's Planning Your Future guide, which can help young people learn about their rights, explore opportunities, build self-advocacy skills, and prepare for life after high school. https://ncld.org/?resources=planning-your-future-a-guide-to-transition

In 2022, with support from the Educating All Learners Alliance, the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) hosted listening sessions with young adults, parents, educators, transition specialists, transition service providers, college disability services staff, and researchers in the field.

10/21/2026

Five Key Elements of Registered Apprenticeship
Registered Apprenticeships offer a valuable pathway for young people to prepare for meaningful careers. The five key elements include paid employment, structured on-the-job learning, classroom instruction, mentorship, and a nationally recognized credential. Together, these elements allow apprentices to earn while they learn, strengthen their skills, and gain real-world experience.

Learn more by watching this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBvwXhRDAIM

This video highlights the five key elements of Registered Apprentic...

10/20/2026

Transition Tuesday: Find Your Path

There are lots of ways to get where you're going. Some paths are familiar. Some are new. And sometimes, you need to try a few before you find the right one.
The same is true after high school. There isn't one “right” path for everyone. Transition planning should help you explore possibilities and find the path that works for YOU.

Curious about different career paths? My Next Move can help you explore and build your career pathway: https://www.mynextmove.org/

Streamlined career search and discovery for students and job seekers. Includes a built-in interest assessment and access to training, education, and job opportunities. Straightforward, easy-to-read one-page career reports help guide individuals’ next move on their road to a satisfying career.

10/14/2026

Celebrate Value and Talent

The 2026 NDEAM theme, “Celebrating Value and Talent,” recognizes the important contributions people with disabilities make to America’s workplaces and economy. Young people with disabilities deserve opportunities to bring their skills, ideas, and leadership to inclusive workplaces where their talents are recognized and valued.

Watch this video to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qwOlvHcrKc

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10/13/2026

🍁 Transition Tuesday: Gather Your Resources 🍁
Fall is a great time to gather what you need for the season ahead. Transition planning works the same way! A young person doesn't have to navigate their future alone. Think about the people and resources that can help you reach your goals. Your voice belongs in the conversation. Youth Engagement Now offers resources created by and with young adults with disabilities to help young people build leadership skills, share their voice, and take an active role in planning for their future.

Check out resources here: https://yen.transitionta.org/

Welcome to Youth Engagement NowExplore resources developed by youth with disabilities across the country to access tools to successfully engage and involve youth partners in projects to support impactful change.Youth Engagement Tools Choose a topic to get started.Laying the FoundationHow to Find You...

10/07/2026

2026 National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM): Celebrating Value and Talent

It’s ! Each October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) recognizes the valuable contributions people with disabilities make in workplaces across the country. As young people with disabilities transition into adulthood, they deserve meaningful opportunities to explore careers, develop their skills, earn competitive wages, and lead decisions about their futures. Employers and community partners also have an important role in creating accessible, inclusive workplaces where everyone’s talent is recognized.

Watch this video to learn more about NDEAM and the value workers with disabilities bring to our workforce: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=BdrG4kItOKs

Each October, during National Disability Employment Awareness Month...

10/06/2026

Transition Tuesday: Turning Over a New Leaf 🍂

October is a time of change across the Northeast. The leaves are changing, the days are getting shorter, and we start preparing for the season ahead. Transition planning is about preparing for change, too. You don't need to have all the answers. Transition planning is a process, and your goals can change as you learn more about yourself and your options. Not sure where to start? I’m Determined has tools to help you explore your strengths, interests, preferences, needs, and goals as you think about what's next.

Check out I’m Determined tools here: https://imdetermined.org/youth/

10/05/2026

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