Many resources (including grants and training) that are available from state Developmental Disabilities Councils are of interest to parents of disabled persons about to leave the public education system. The Councils for each state and the District of Columbia are listed. (CB)

The successful transition of developmentally disabled persons from school to employment, often supported employment, involves changing the attitudes of both families and businesses. Contacts on state committees on employment of the handicapped are listed as are seven model supported work and school to work transition programs. (DB)