Transition Through School and Into Life

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
   
   
2. When Should I Start Thinking about Transition?
   
   
• Transition Checklist for Students
  
  
3. Who Can Help Me Plan?
   
   
• What is an IEP?
  
  
• Who is Involved in the IEP meeting?
  
  
4. What are My Options?
   
   
• Transitioning into Postsecondary Education (College/University)
  
  
• Transitioning into Employment
  
  
• Transitioning into Independent Living/Community Participation
  
  
5. Assistive Technology
   
   
6. Self-Determination and Self-Advocacy Skills
   
   
7. Appendices
   
   
• Resources
  
  
• The Arcs
  
  
• Centers for Independent Living (CIL)
  
  
• Advocacy/Due Process
  
  
• Community Living
  
  
• Bureau of Senior Services (BOSS)
  
  
• Assistive Technology and Communication
  
  
• Transportation and Mobility
  
  
• Health Care
  
  
• Personal Assistance
  
  
• Education
  
  
• College and University Disability Services
  
  
• Work Experience/Exploration
  
  
• Laws and Regulations
  
  
• Financial Aid
  
  
• FAFSA
  
  
• Scholarships for Students with Disabilities - General
  
  
• Hearing Loss/Deafness
  
  
• Sources
  
  
• Glossary

WVATS is funded by the US Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration Contract # H224A100047. Gateways was funded by a Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services Medicaid Infrastructure Grant CFDA #1QACMS30059