"TransAccess provides persons with disabilities access to adaptive technology and career transition services
so that they can achieve their desired education and employment, and improve their quality of life."

School-to-Future Advisory Committee


Goals of the Advisory Committee

The goal of the committee is to provide program staff with input, suggestions, and teamwork in support of the School-to-Future Program and its mission.

The mission of TransAccess is to work with business and the community to prepare people with disabilities for competitive employment. TransAccess provides persons with disabilities access to adaptive technology and career transition services so that they can achieve their desired education and employment, and improve their quality of life.

Benefits of Participation

If you are concerned about the economic future of American industry and the high cost of public dependency, your personal involvement can make a difference. As an advisory member, you will help provide the opportunity for students to explore their potential while developing the skills necessary for today's workforce.

Activities of the Advisory Committee

Functions and activities of the committee are largely determined by the expertise of the individual members.

Activities vary depending on needs and may include:

  • Assisting in the promotion of TransAccess' mission
  • Providing employer networking
  • Offering corporate visits, employee mentoring or internships
  • Serving as information and referral services
  • Volunteering as guest speaker
  • Hosting presentations or workshops
  • Offering available meeting space
  • Serving as a contact with other employers and agencies

    • People Who Participate in the Advisory Committee

    TransAccess' School-to-Career Advisory Committee is composed of individuals representing business and industry. The rehabilitation and& education community-based partnership is designed to support the efforts of the School-to-Future Program by broadening the horizons of students with disabilities through the combined efforts of education, business and technology.

    Click here for a list of the School-to-Future Advisory Committee Members.

    For further information or to join the Advisory Committee, please contact Lesli Smith at (408) 278-2004 or Robert Zier at (408) 278-2002.