Youth Transition Demonstration Project
improving employment outcomes for youth with disabilities

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Welcome to the official website for the Youth Transition Demonstration Project, sponsored by the U.S. Social Security Administration.

The Youth Transition Demonstration (YTD) is a research study whose purpose is to identify services, implement integrated service interventions, and test modified SSI rules (waivers) that lead to better education and employment outcomes for youth with disabilities. The evaluation uses a random assignment design. Eligible youth are randomly chosen to either receive YTD services or to be in a control group that will remain eligible for non-YTD services in the community.

The States developed service delivery systems to assist youth with disabilities to successfully transition from school, which may include post-secondary education, to employment, and economic self-sufficiency. The States established partnerships to improve employment outcomes for youth ages 14-25 who receive SSI or SSDI payments on the basis of their own disability. The projects provide a broad array of transition-related services and supports to SSI and SSDI applicants and children

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Last updated May 19, 2008