An introduction to this special issue of the Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation: Transition and individual supports in education and employment.

The article focuses on the challenges and shortcomings of legislation aimed at improving the education and employment outcomes for people with disabilities, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and highlights the importance of coordinated efforts. Topics includes statistics on the educational and employment outcomes for people with disabilities and emphasizes the need for innovation and change to achieve better results.