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Our new video features Jeanine, a client who has met with success as an advocate for people with disabilities.    

On February 15, 2022 LaVerne Buchanan, a former TransCen employee, passed away at the age of 73. Below is a tribute from our Past President Rich Luecking. *********** LaVerne Buchanan exemplified all the high quality attributes that make for an effective professional and, more importantly, that make for a thoroughly... read more →

Best Practices on Supporting the Transition and Employment Needs of Young Adults with Mental Health Conditions Young adults with serious mental health conditions experience a unique set of challenges as they transition to adulthood and navigate school, training, and work. This three-part series will first provide audience members with a... read more →

Exploring Self Determination: Closing the Gap and Improving Outcomes Webinar Series If self-determination is so important, how come our post-school outcomes have not changed? This series will explore the origin of Self-determination Theory, translate theory into pedagogical practices across key environments, fill your toolbox with tools for every youth, and... read more →

All of us have a role to play in promoting a mental health friendly workplace. That’s the message behind the “Mental Health at Work: What Can I Do?” PSA To watch the PSAs and learn more about the campaign, please visit https://www.whatcanyoudocampaign.org/.  

As we reflect on this past year, we want to thank YOU for your continuous support for TransCen! 2021 was not without challenges, however, thanks to your support, we were able to make an impact! Some highlights include: 165 clients served through direct services 220 total trainings produced and conducted... read more →

Perspectives of Jobseekers with Disabilities: The Impact of Employer Messaging Are you an individual with disability who has engaged in a job search online within the past two years? If so, you are eligible to participate in a research study! Cornell University is fielding a survey to better understand job... read more →

The YES! Center project was a partnership between TASH and TransCen, whose mission was to improve competitive, integrated employment outcomes for transition-aged youth and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This project was funded by the Administration on Community Living’s Administration on Disabilities (AoD), grant number 90DNTA0001. The Center... read more →

TransCen is currently looking for mission driven people to fill two available positions in our headquarters office in Rockville, MD (by Twinbrook Metro). We are a small, but impactful organization consisting of go-getters and innovators who are determined to make a positive change! Below are links to the job announcement!... read more →