For Families and Students

When students are identified as having exceptionalities, their families, parents, and caregivers usually have many questions such as:

• “What resources are available for my student?”
• “What guidance is available to support a successful transition into adulthood?”
• “How can I best help my student achieve their dreams and goals?”

At the Nevada Division on Career Development and Transition (NV-DCDT), we offer information, support, and resources on transition services, career planning, and post-secondary education. Here are some of the ways we help students with exceptionalities and their parents, families, and caregivers:

• We connect them to stakeholders and resources around Nevada and the United States.
• We offer tips and up-to-date information about transition services.
• We help parents, families, and caregivers feel connected to the process.
• We share options during and after high school.
• We create a welcoming place where parents, families, and caregivers of students with exceptionalities can find information and talking points to use during the transition planning process.
• We support and help them be more independent and aware of service providers that fit their students’ needs.
• We advise teachers and administrators about how to involve parents, families, and caregivers more in the transition planning process, from decisions, support, attending meetings, and advocating for their students.

Family Resources

Free Resources for Students with Exceptionalities and Their Caregivers

Some of the resources available to students with disabilities and their families in Nevada include:

• Information on transition services, which helps students plan for their move from school to work or further education
• Career planning resources, such as career assessments, skill assessments, and educational planning tools
• Post-secondary education resources, such as scholarships and grants, information on colleges and universities that offer programs for students with disabilities, and tips for navigating the admissions process

Check out our interactive tool below to find tools and resources that can assist you in helping individuals with exceptionalities succeed.

Service Providers

Service Providers in Nevada That Help Students with Exceptionalities Achieve Their Dreams And Goals

Many service providers in Nevada can help students with exceptionalities achieve their dreams and goals. Some of these providers include:

• NV-DCDT, which provides students with disabilities information on transition services, career planning, and post-secondary education
• Local school districts which offer special education programs and services to students with disabilities
• Community organizations, such as disability advocacy groups or disability-specific organizations that provide resources and support to students with disabilities and their families

Check out our interactive tool below to find service providers in Nevada that can help.