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Youth in Transition Toolkit:

Youth in Transition Toolkit

  1. Minnesota’s Youth in Transition Framework
  2. Educate yourself
  3. Engage families
  4. Support youth
    1. My best life
    2. In(ter)dependent living
    3. Employment
    4. Postsecondary education and training
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Employment

Advocacy and supports

Disclosing a disability

Does the youth know the pros and cons of disclosing a disability in the workplace and understand how best to do so?

Disclosing a disability may be a consideration when starting a new job or transitioning from school, another job or unemployment. Deciding to make the disclosure can be overwhelming, especially for disabilities that aren't visible. Remind youth that disclosure is a personal decision.

  • Awareness: Learn when and how to disclose a disability and accommodation needs in work, school and community settings.
  • Exploration: Identify strengths, preferences, interests and needs related to disability disclosure.
  • Preparation: Practice skills related to disability disclosure at home, school and in the community.
  • Implementation: Successfully disclose a disability and any accommodation needs as independently as possible in work, school and community settings.

Instruction in self-advocacy

LEARN: Develop your knowledge

Learn how to support youth in exploring disability disclosure.

Review top tips on disability disclosure from the Job Accommodation Network.

DO: Work with youth

Find resources to help youth explore disability disclosure.

The 411 on disability disclosure: A workbook for youth with disabilities (PDF) is designed to help youth make informed decisions about whether or not to disclose their disability — including how the decision could impact their education, employment and social lives.

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