Project SEARCH is a nine-month school-to-work program for high school students with special needs. Students spend their last year in school working in various internships throughout the Good Shepherd Network where they receive education and training to enable them to find full time employment after graduation.

Prepares high school students and young adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities, including autism, to reach personal potential in independent living, employment, and secondary education. Individuals may attend the program full or part time. The program allows for participation tailored to the students' needs by utilizing technology, simulations, hands-on practice and visual aids to develop pre-vocational, educational and daily living skills. This program offers individual and group community-based career exploration, vocational, recreational and social activities for individuals participating in a community integrated setting that reflects individual goals.

Offers an online guide to secondary transition resources for youth and young adults with disabilities. Website provides information to facilitate young people's progress toward the attainment of post-secondary goals related to education, employment, and community living.

The only organization in the Lehigh Valley dedicated to assisting persons with all types of disabilities. Provides community outreach and education, independent living skills, information on adaptive technologies/equipment, advocacy, information and referral, peer support, sign language interpreter referral service and specialized housing search and support. Provides information on programs that will pay for home modifications (to increase accessibility). Transportation & Housing Support Connect individuals with disabilities who are homeless to shelters Assistive Technology Offers Information and Assistance for Assistive Technology and Adaptive Equipment inquiries; Supports the Assistive Technology Lending Library/loan program offered statewide; Offers Funding information for Assistive Technology; houses a Reused Equipment Exchange Program, and more.

A secondary special education program focused on providing comprehensive academic instruction and real-life career exploration, experiences, and training to students with disabilities to best prepare them for successful post-secondary training and education, employment, and independent living. Programming includes: Employment Transition Services - instruction to develop transition portfolios which includes a letter of interest, resume, applications, and thank-you letters. Practical Assessment Exploration System Lab (PAES) - a simulated work environment that provides students with a scope and sequence curriculum to expose students to a wide variety of career fields and to further assess skills and interests such as consumer science, computer technology, problem solving, process and production, and communication. Academic Instruction and Remediation Lab - students receive instruction and remediation based upon the standards in the areas of reading, writing, and math. Independent Living Lab - students receiv

Offers a School to Life Transition Services/Community Integration service.

Individual and group education program focusing on building life skills and preparing youth, ages 14 through 21, for successful independent adult living.

Works with high school students and as vendors with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) to provide development services. Offers job shadowing, on-the job-training, community based work assessments, work based learning experience, and discovery customized employment.

Tailors life coaching services to guide teens/young adults to compensate for processing, learning difficulties and executive function deficits or can provide accountability and be present on-site where the challenges occur (e.g., in the community, at college, etc.).

Offers students the opportunity to acquire skills and gain knowledge as they transition to adult life. Instruction includes Daily Living Skills, Self-Determination, Workplace Readiness Training, and Job Exploration. Training sessions provided at an educational institution or community location

Provides youth out of school with pre-employment activities, community work assessment, benefits counseling, job placement, job coaching, and follow-up.

Prepares high school students and young adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities, including autism, to reach personal potential in independent living, employment, and secondary education. Individuals may attend the program full or part time. The program allows for participation tailored to the students' needs by utilizing technology, simulations, hands-on practice and visual aids to develop pre-vocational, educational and daily living skills. This program offers individual and group community-based career exploration, vocational, recreational and social activities for individuals participating in a community integrated setting that reflects individual goals.

Provides a hands-on program which focuses on social skills, independent living, and vocational skills with students during a school day to prepare them for successful independent living.

Works with high school students and as vendors with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) to provide development services. Offers job shadowing, on-the job-training, community based work assessments, work based learning experience, and discovery customized employment.

Offers a wide variety of services to graduating students with disabilities. Students are offered services to prepare for entry into the world after graduation.

Provides a variety of services unique to each individual's goals. Coordinates services deemed necessary to help foster youth make progress toward their goals and provides support as they work toward independence.

A partnership of consumers, students and their families, educators, service providers, employers, post-secondary institutions and the Berks County community with a Mission to plan and facilitate the successful movement of students with disabilities from school programs to adult life and a goal for each student with a disability to achieve his/her maximum potential for inclusion in all aspects of adult life.

Works with high school students and as vendors with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) to provide development services. Offers job shadowing, on-the job-training, community based work assessments, work based learning experience, and discovery customized employment.

Provides youth out of school with pre-employment activities, community work assessment, benefits counseling, job placement, job coaching, and follow-up.

Teaches essential life skills such as personal hygiene, dressing, meal preparation, money management, and more to teens and young adults who require additional support. These skills enable participants to manage daily routines and activities independently in preparation for life after high school.

Provides school to adult life transition services for youth with intellectual disabilities or autism. Offers opportunities for the participants to explore their interests and identify strengths and preferences. Includes instructional work classes, vocational assessments, community tours, volunteer opportunities, and paid work experiences.

Provides a continuum of supports and services to eligible students with special needs from kindergarten through age 21. Additional programs include the traumatic brain injury school re-entry program, specialized transportation services, and extended school year program. Also offers transitional planning and services.

Provides vocational assessment, counseling, training, and job placement services to individuals with significant disabilities. Includes eligibility referrals, initial meetings, community based work assessments, job search, job placement, individual plan of job support, follow-up, and career advancement.

Assists young people with disabilities develop skills they need to pursue additional education after high school, enter the workforce or achieve independent living.

Prepares high school students and young adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities, including autism, to reach personal potential in independent living, employment, and secondary education. Individuals may attend the program full or part time. The program allows for participation tailored to the students' needs by utilizing technology, simulations, hands-on practice and visual aids to develop pre-vocational, educational and daily living skills. This program offers individual and group community-based career exploration, vocational, recreational and social activities for individuals participating in a community integrated setting that reflects individual goals.