This resource guide provides practical advice, materials, and strategies designed to overcome the barriers that have interfered with successful placement of persons with disabilities in the workplace, especially women and girls. It is designed for use by educators interested in improving career preparation of students with disabilities. Section 1 looks at barriers that have created a "separateness" between students with disabilities and their nondisabled peers. Strategies for overcoming those barriers are included. Section 2 provides basic information about the rehabilitation system, disability-related laws, and issues affecting the school-to-work transition of students with disabilities. Section 3 looks at the development of positive self-image and self-confidence through role model identification and group support. Section 4 includes information regarding career preparation and workplace realities for students, educators, parents, and employers. It describes tools, training, and support necessary to enhance the school-to-work transition for students with disabilities. Section 5 outlines a variety of resources available for working with persons with disabilities: a glossary of disability-related terms; a list of vendors of information to assist in the inclusion and advancement of students with disabilities; and lists of providers of independent living aids, adaptive resources, agencies, support groups, and technical assistance centers specific to New York State. Bibliographies contain 113 print and 15 media resources. (YLB)