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

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