Transition Resources
Transition to adulthood information that is required by students and parents can vary each year depending on the wants and needs of the student. Every student is different and will require different transition to adulthood information at different times. The following are documents and web pages that would be appropriate for students and parents in the transition process.
Adult Service Providers
What are Adult Service Providers?
A Road Map to Choosing your Agency
College
Trip to College is designed for all Indiana parents/caregivers and high school students as they begin to explore college options, including how to pay for college.
College Resources for People with Disabilities
Diploma/Certificate
Indiana Diploma Decisions (2019)
Information for Hoosier families and their students with disabilities
Two videos from Center on Community Living and Careers about diplomas and certificates
Disability Awareness
Guardianship
The ARC of Indiana Guardianship Information
When Your Child Turns 18: A Guide to Special Needs Guardianship
IEP Updates and Information
Transition Planning Handbook: A Guide for Parents
Transition Planning Resource Guide - IDOE
Social Security and My Child's Benefits
Social Security and Child Benefits - CCLC Website
state to talk about transition and the admittedly complicated subject of benefits. Many parents of students in transition are facing a steep learning curve and have questions about Social Security and Medicaid Waivers and about how employment income could impact their child’s long-term supports.
Using some of the questions she received in her presentations, CCLC has developed “Working and Benefits,” a series of short videos featuring Ms. Lott answering some of the most commonly asked questions. The series includes:
- Working and Benefits Introduction
- Finishing High School/Ages 18-22
- Starting to Work Part I (SSDI)
- Starting to Work Part II (SSI)
- Individual Development Accounts
- Health Insurance
- Saving Money
- Rental Assistance
Social Security and Child Benefits - CCLC YouTube Channel
Center on Community Living and Careers (CCLC) Project Coordinator Brianne Lott met with parents at several schools around the state to talk about transition and the admittedly complicated subject of benefits. Many parents of students in transition are facing a steep learning curve and have questions about Social Security and Medicaid Waivers and about how employment income could impact their child’s long-term supports.
Using some of the questions she received in her presentations, CCLC has developed “Working and Benefits,” a series of short videos featuring Ms. Lott answering some of the most commonly asked questions. The series includes:
- Working and Benefits Introduction
- Finishing High School/Ages 18-22
- Starting to Work Part I (SSDI)
- Starting to Work Part II (SSI)
- Individual Development Accounts
- Health Insurance
- Saving Money
- Rental Assistance
Parents and Teachers can watch the videos at this link.
Training Resources
Assistive Technology - Apps to Promote Student Independence PowerPoint
Marsha Threlkeld - Washington Initiative for Supported Employment
Exiting High School - Diploma or Certificate?
Transition Assessments
The Transition Assessment Matrix was developed for secondary education transition teachers by the Indiana Northeast Cadre of Transition Leaders and the Indiana Secondary Transition Resource Center (INSTRC). Assessments included in the Matrix have either been created by INSTRC, are available online, or are those for which INSTRC has received permission from the original publisher.
Employability/Life Skills Assessment
The link comes from the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community. The checklist assess student’s level of performance in the twenty-four critical employability skill areas identified by Ohio’s Employability Skills Project.
Transition to Adulthood
Transition to Adult Life - INSOURCE Parent Resources
Transition planning is a different kind of planning. It is planning for adult life through school and non-school experiences. The ideal outcome of good transition planning is the uninterrupted movement to adult life. This may include post-secondary education or training and/or community employment, community living and an integrated adult life, including leisure opportunities with family and friends.
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
IN.gov Vocational Rehabilitation Site
Indiana Resource Center for Autism
Waiver Information
Medicaid Home and Community Based Service Waiver Information