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Building a Resume: Tips for Youth with Disabilities

Employers understand that young people may not have a wide variety of prior job experiences to list on a resume. What they are looking for instead is proof that the young person wants to work, and has taken steps to build work skills on his or her own. So, what can a young person list on a resume that show a strong desire to work? Learn more here! Posted:5/7/2013

Visiting a College Campus This Spring? Questions to Ask on Your Tour

Want to find the right fit for college? Visit the colleges that interest you and ask LOTS of questions while you’re there. Print this list and take it with you during campus visits or view the questions on your smart phone or tablet Visit EducationQuest.org for college selection and campus visit tips. Posted: 5/6/2013

The Art of Falling and Picking Yourself Back Up

Hello everyone! I thought I’d spend my first blog post telling you all about my story, how I’ve gotten to where I am today, and why I’ve decided to join the MDA Transitions blog team. My specific disease, dysferlinopathy, is part of a group of muscular dystrophies that don’t usually produce symptoms until early adulthood. In fact, for the first 17 years of my life, I didn't even know I had this disease.

Going Abroad: A Guide for Americans with Disabilities

Learn the basics of going abroad with a disability, including strategies for finding, funding and preparing for your international exchange experience. Posted: 5/3/2013

Take a Walk in the Woods! If You Have a Disability, You May Qualify for a Free Access Pass to National Parks

What is the Access Pass? A free, lifetime pass - available to U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States that have been medically determined to have a permanent disability - that provides access to more than 2,000 recreation sites managed by five Federal agencies. Learn how to get one here! Posted: 5/1/2013