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As groundbreaking legislation redefines transition practices and ideal employment outcomes for young people with disabilities professionals need practical uptodate guidance on helping young adults achieve competitive integrated employment The new edition of this classic bestseller is your complete guide to facilitating individualized personcentered work experiences for high school students and young adults with a range of disabilities The first book that clearly explains how to effectively apply the requirements of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act WIOA The Way to Work gives you the knowledge you need to adhere to the new rules and leverage new opportunities to benefit youth in transition Youll also get the latest on critical topics covered in the first edition from determining student strengths and needs to recruiting employer partners and designing positive work experiences Informed by the authors three decades of experience promoting the employment success of people with disabilities this readerfriendly guide is a musthave for transition professionals special educators and other professionals supporting young adults as they begin a long and fulfilling careerGET NEW GUIDANCE ON HOW TONavigate the newest federal legislation on transition to workApply principles of the latest transition modelsPlan workplace accommodations with employer participationAddress recent wage regulationsInvolve families in planning work experiencesSUPPORT THE WHOLE EMPLOYMENT PROCESS Assess students strengths needs and interests Recruit employer partners Design work experiences that benefit both employer and employee Help students decide when and how to disclose a disability Promote students social skills Guide students in advocating for work accommodations Facilitate workplace mentorship for young people Collaborate with families and professionals to support the work experiencePRACTICAL MATERIALS You'll get planning organizers interview guides worksheets and other downloadable forms to help you put recommended strategies into practice