Nevada Hands & Voices

https://www.nvhandsandvoices.org/
 
Advocacy Support & Training (ASTra) The Hands & Voices ASTra program is designed to empower parents, promote self-advocacy of children with hearing loss, and build collaboration between families and professionals.
 
Our ASTra program can provide resources, workshops, and individualized support pertaining to the needs of your child with a hearing loss.
 
If you are interested in learning more about ASTra please contact advocacy@nvhandsandvoices.org.

Autism Speaks - Postsecondary Educational Opportunities Guide

Postsecondary Educational Opportunities Guide
 
Postsecondary education opportunities for young adults on the spectrum have grown leaps and bounds in recent years thanks in part to an increase in universities, community colleges, vocational schools and other institutions offering autism-specific support programs. Choosing which setting and school is right for you is important.
 
This guide can help you and your family explore different opportunities and learning environments after leaving high school. Use this guide to help navigate through your high school years and the years following graduation.

U.S. Department of the Interior Indian Affairs

https://www.bia.gov/regional-offices/western/western-nevada-agency
 
US Department of Indian Affairs maintains government-to-government relationships with Indian tribes, and facilitate support for tribal people and tribal governments. They promote safe and quality living environments, strong communities, self sufficient and individual rights, while enhancing protection of the lives, prosperity and well being of American Indians and Alaska Natives.

Nevada Division On Career Development and Transition

https://nvdcdt.org/
 
The Nevada Division on Career Development and Transition (NV-DCDT) is the statewide organization in Nevada dedicated to assisting students with exceptionalities in achieving equality through career development and transition services. NV-DCDT works to help students with exceptionalities from early childhood through adulthood by implementing successful career awareness programs, career exploration, job preparation, and community living.

Opportunity Village

https://www.opportunityvillage.org/
 
Since 1954, Opportunity Village has been dedicated to helping people with disabilities find the very best version of themselves. Through workforce development, community employment, day services, inclusive housing, arts and social recreation, they are able to find new friends, realize future career paths, seek independence and community integration, and unleash creative passions.

PACER Center

https://www.pacer.org/
 
PACER Center enhances the quality of life and expands opportunities for children, youth, and young adults with all disabilities and their families so each person can reach his or her highest potential.
 
PACER Workshops, Library and Trainings:
https://www.pacer.org/pandr/

Exceptional Family Member Program

https://www.nellis.af.mil/Resources/Support-Services/EFMP/
 
Nellis Air Force Base Special Needs Identification & Assignment Coordination Process (SNIAC) and Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Identifies:
  • Family members with special medical or educational services.
  • Checks for resource availability in both military and civilian communities.
  • Does not affect promotion.
  • Does not prevent members from being reassigned.
  • Enrollment is mandatory if a family member has special needs.