Transition is the process students and their families use to think about life after high school, to identify their desired outcomes, and to plan their community and school experiences to assure that the students acquire the knowledge and skills to achieve their goals. Resources: VDOE Training and Technical Assistance Center - Secondary Transition Virginia Department of Education - Transition Services for Students with Disabilities The Department of Rehabilitative Services (DRS) - Virginia DRS Transition Services Guide U.S. Department of Labor - Old Dominion Job Corps Virginia Workforce Connection - Find A Job We Connect Now - Dedicated to uniting people interested in rights and issues affecting people with disabilities, with particular emphasis on college students and access to higher education and employment issues. Tri-County Transition Council - Serving Brunswick, Halifax, and Mecklenburg counties. Mission Statement: The mission of the Tri-County Transition Council is to provide a forum that creates awareness of agencies that are available in our community that will enable young adults with disabilities to have a smooth transition from school to independent living by identifying and communicating supportive resources that maximize opportunities in education and employment. Contact Joan Lovegren-Obrien jlovegrenobr@vcu.edu