The Council for Exceptional Children - CEC
http://www.cec.sped.org/

The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted. CEC advocates for appropriate governmental policies, sets professional standards, provides continual professional development, advocates for newly and historically underserved individuals with exceptionalities, and helps professionals obtain conditions and resources necessary for effective professional practice.  This site features information on professional development/training/events, publications, governmental policies, ERIC Clearinghouse, discussion forums and much more.

Division on Career Development and Transition - DCDT
http://www.dcdt.org

The primary purpose of DCDT is to promote the career development of exceptional children, youth and adults. DCDT encourages, nurtures and advances efficient and effective programs of career awareness, exploration, preparation and transition for all exceptionalities from early childhood through adulthood. Also featured on this site are helpful transition related links/resources, information on upcoming events, a list of board members, and a description of publications related to the field of career development and transition.

ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education
http://www.eric.ed.gov/

ERIC is a national information system funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences to provide access to education literature and resources.

Lifeskills for Vocational Success
http://www.workshopsinc.com/manual/index.html

National Center on Secondary Education and Transition
http://www.ncset.org/

The National Transition Alliance for Youth with Disabilities (NTA) was jointly funded in October 1995 by the United States Department of Education and United States Department of Labor to promote the transition of youth with disabilities toward desired post school experiences, including gainful employment, post secondary education and training, and independent living.  This site contains lists of publications, resources, model programs, and a searchable data base.

National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (Nichcy)
http://www.nichcy.org

National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (Nichcy) provides information to the nation related to:  disabilities in children and youth; programs and services for infants, children, and youth with disabilities; IDEA, the nation's special education law; No Child Left Behind, the nation's general education law; and research-based information on effective practices for children with disabilities.

Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights - PACER
http://www.pacer.org/

The mission of PACER Center is to expand opportunities and enhance the quality of life of children and young adults with disabilities and their families, based on the concept of parents helping parents.  PACER's work affects and encourages families in Minnesota and across the nation secure a free and appropriate education for their children with disabilities.  This site features a wealth of information on related publications, links, and chapters worldwide.

Transition Research Institute at Illinois - TRI
http://www.ed.uiuc.edu/sped/tri/institute.html

The Transition Research Institute at the University of Illinois (TRI), established in 1985, identifies effective practices, conducts intervention and evaluation research, and provides technical assistance activities that promote the successful transition of youth with disabilities from school to adult life. TRI also serves as an information resource for teachers, service providers and researchers statewide, nationally and internationally.  This web site features information on national transition projects, resources, helpful links, among other topics.

United States Department of Education                                                                                             
http://www.ed.gov

United States Department of Education - Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/osep/index.html

The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) is dedicated to improving results for infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities ages birth through 21 by providing leadership and financial support to assist states and local districts. IDEA authorizes formula grants to states, and discretionary grants to institutions of higher education and other non-profit organizations to support research, demonstrations, technical assistance and dissemination, technology and personnel development and parent-training and information centers.

U.S. Department of Education - Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/index.html?src=mr

South Carolina Developmental Disabilities Council - Office of the Governor
http://www.scddc.state.sc.us/

South Carolina Divison on Transiton and Career Development - SC-DCDT
http://www.cec.dcdt.org/

The South Carolina Division on Career Development and Transition is a sub-division of the Council for Exceptional Children/Division on Career Development and Transition. It is the mission of SC-DCDT to provide the services, assistance, and support to improve the transition services of youth with disabilities throughout the state of South Carolina. Through the dissemination of information, the training of service providers, and providing technical assistance the SC-DCDT strives to improve the quality of life for South Carolina's students with disabilities.

South Carolina Services Information System
http://www.scsis.org/

South Carolina State Department of Education
http://www.state.sc.us/edu

The above features a list of education and transition-related resources throughout the state.

South Carolina Center For Disability Resources
http://www.cdd.sc.edu/

The Center for Disability Resources (CDR) functions as a bridge to connect the knowledge, expertise and resources of the University of South Carolina to persons with disabilities and the service delivery systems of the community. Through interdisciplinary training, community service and technical assistance, research, and information dissemination, the CDR partners with other resources to advance a greater recognition of the abilities of all people and promote their full inclusion into every aspect of society.

South Carolina Commission for the Blind
http://www.sccb.state.sc.us/index.html

The South Carolina Commission for the Blind is a state agency created to provide rehabilitation services, adjustment to blindness training, prevention of blindness, independent living services and various other services to blind and severely visually impaired citizens of South Carolina.

South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN)
http://www.state.sc.us/ddsn/

The mission of DDSN is to assist people with disabilities and their families through choice in meeting needs, pursuing possibilities and achieving life goals; and minimize the occurrence and reduce the severity of disabilities through prevention.

South Carolina Department of Mental Health
http://www.state.sc.us/dmh/

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is a state agency targeted to meet the needs of mental health professionals, consumers and their families, and the general public for delivery of services, medical knowledge, and relevant healthcare information pertaining to mental health.

South Carolina Department of Social Services
http://www.state.sc.us/dss/

The mission of SC-DSS is to ensure the health and safety of children and adults who cannot protect themselves, to help parents and caregivers provide nurturing homes, and to help people in need of financial assistance reach their highest level of social and economic self-sufficiency.

South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation
http://www.scvrd.net

This state agency enables eligible South Carolinians with disabilities to prepare for, achieve and maintain competitive employment.