The 2027 Volunteer Advocacy Project (VAP) trains individuals in Tennessee who want to advocate for people and families accessing special education services. This 12-week training program helps participants strengthen their…
From this data dossier, learn about disability employment gap, pay gap, and the quota systems built to close them related to employment for people with disabilities. Global data consistently shows…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
It’s #WorkforceWednesday! 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…
Do you know a parent, student, professional, or individual with a disability who is making a difference through advocacy or self-advocacy? TNSTEP is accepting nominations for our annual Advocacy Awards,…
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…
