The conference reported in this document brought together parents and employers to identify practical strategies to help youth with disabilities succeed in the transition to the world of work. The conference attempted to enhance partnerships among parents; employers; national, state, and local governments; and organizations devoted to improving the lives of young people and adults with special needs and helping them to secure employment in the competitive market place. The first section of the conference report summarizes the expectations and perceptions of parents and employers. The second section outlines strategies, actions, and guidelines recommended by conference participants and others for adaptation by parents and employers to develop employment opportunities, find jobs, and keep them. The third section presents techniques and tools parents and employers can use to replicate the conference in their local communities. The final section contains listings of available resources, including federally funded clearinghouses, federally funded rehabilitation and research centers with an emphasis on transition, parent resource projects, additional national and state information sources, and a bibliography. (JDD)