Resources For Transition: Youth, Family, & Professionals

        

Transition marks a developmental stage to independence. Youth leave special education services and plan for employment or education leading to employment. The transition process can seem overwhelming given the wide array of services available to adults with disabilities.

This site presents information to prepare for transition. Each section includes checklists, national initiatives, as well as information for obtaining services in your area. This cite is not intended to be comprehensive. However, it is hoped that the information presented will assist youth, families, and professionals to engage in the process of transition collaboratively.

Transition domains: Independence, Education, Work, Social, Art and Leisure, and Health.

Youth

Transition plans should assist youth in education and employment. Information should also be provided to prepare for adult life such as financial independence, recreation, art and leisure, and sexuality.

Art and Leisure
Kindred Spirits - Integrated Art

Employment
Utah State Office of Rehabilitation
Vocational Rehabilitation Offices in the United States

Higher Education and Postsecondary Institutions
Eligibility and Documentation Requirements

Independent Living
Independent Living Research Utilization
National Independent Living Centers

Recreation
National Ability Center
SPLORE - Outdoor Adventures for People with Disabilities
Common Ground - Outdoor Adventures Logan, Utah
GAIN: Golf Accessible and Inclusive Network at the University of Utah
UFIT- Physical Education for Children and Youth with Disabilities

Sexuality
Sexuality Education for Children and Youth with Disabilities
Sexuality and Reproduction for Cystic Fibrosis

Transition Checklists
Checklist for youth ages 10-12
Checklist for youth ages 13-14
Checklist for youth ages 14-15
Checklist for youth ages 15-16
Checklist for youth ages 16-18

Other Resources
National Center of Secondary Education and Transition
Michigan Transition Resources

Family

Families play an active role in the transition process by collaborating with professionals and supporting youth.

The following resources can support families and assist in decision making.

Parenting with a Disability
Resources for parents with disabilities

Advocacy
Family Voices - Speaking on behalf of children and youth with special health care needs

Guardianship
Information on Guardianship

Sexuality
Sexuality and Reproduction for Cystic Fibrosis
Sexuality Education for Children and Youth with Disabilities

Social Security and Work Incentives
Social Security Redbook 2008
Utah Work Incentives Part 1
Utah Work Incentives Part 2

Transition Checklist for Family
Parent and Family Transition Checklist

Other Resources

Professional

Professionals including rehabilitation counselors, special educators, transition specialist should work collaboratively to assist youth and families in the transition process.