TRANSITION RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
The Division of Rehabilitation Services works with South Dakota School Districts and other organizations within the state to help students with disabilities plan for their future. A variety of services are available to help match your skills, abilities, and interests with a compatible career path.
- VR Transition Services Video
- Click here to find the online VR application and/or VR referral form and DRS staff will reach out to schedule an appointment once it's been received.
Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) are available to students with disabilities who need help with employment and/or attending post-secondary education. Every public school in South Dakota has a Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) counselor assigned to assist with the transition from high school into the adult world. You can find the counselor that covers your school by clicking on the following links:
To ask how to apply for VR services to participate in the following services.
- Job Exploration Counseling
- Workplace Readiness Training to Develop Social Skills and Independent Living
- Work-Based Learning Experiences
- Counseling on Comprehensive Transition or Post-Secondary Educational Programs
- Instruction in Self-Advocacy
*must be eligible for VR services to utilize
**must have approval from your school district and eligible for VR services to participate
Please feel free to contact our statewide transition specialist with any questions at:
Katie Gran
Phone: (605) 367-4657
Email: Katie.Gran@state.sd.us
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Transition Services Liaison Project (TSLP)
TSLP is funded by SD Special Education Programs Office and the Division of Rehabilitation Services. Staff provide training and resources to students, families, schools, VR counselors, and adult service agencies on transition services. On their website, you can find a wealth of resources available for transition planning including additional information about Project Skills, Youth Leadership Forum, and post-secondary schooling supports.
This booklet can help you find resources that are available online to help with transition planning.
Transition Newsletters
The below newsletters have been developed by VR staff to help students with disabilities become aware of services, supports, and resources available in South Dakota. Feel free to take a look and if you have additional questions, you can reach out to the VR counselor that covers your school district or contact DRS Transition Specialist, Katie Gran.
- June 2022- Soft Skills
- July 2022 - Americans with Disability Act
- August 2022 - Building Your Resume
- September 2022 - Self-Advocacy
- October 2022 - Surviving High School
- November 2022 - Gratitude and YLF
- December 2022 - Understanding Your IEP