Transition to Adulthood is a large topic that spans age ranges. The CPIR has many resources related to transition in general and the categories associated with it, including starting the transition process in high school, graduation, higher education, employment and training (WIAO, VR, etc.), independent living, becoming a self-advocate, and much, much more.
Resources from Our Partners at the RAISE Center and the RSA-PTIs
The CPIR is proud to collaborate with the National RAISE Center in bringing the following transition resources collection to you. The information here is broken up into 8 categories that span the breadth of topics RAISE addresses for youth/young adults with disabilities and their families as they navigate the transition from high school to secondary school, competitive employment, independent living, and more.
The resources in this section come directly from the RAISE’s extensive curation of Transition-related resources from professional and educational organizations as well as advocacy groups and, of course, the 7 RSA-PTIs that work to support transition in their states.
Transition Materials from CPIR
This list will update any time a transition-related item is added to the Resource Library.
TRANSITION: Post-secondary Education/Training Programs Resources
A RAISE Center Resource Collection Scholarships for Youth with DisabilitiesThis list of available scholarships includes the funder names, descriptions, and contact information for students to explore financing for their higher educations. Assistive Technology that...
TRANSITION: Laws, Policies, Rights & Regulations Resources
A RAISE Center Resource Collection Agents of Their Own Success: Self-Advocacy Skills and Self-Determination for Students with Disabilities in the Era of Personalized LearningThis emphasis on student agency, self-awareness, and self-advocacy is important for all...
TRANSITION: Independent Living Resources
A RAISE Center Resource Collection What you need to know about your Supplemental Security Income (SSI) when you turn 18This booklet is for youth who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and their parents, teachers, health providers, caregivers, or...
TRANSITION: Health & Wellness Resources
A RAISE Center Resource Collection Anxiety in children 11+Anxiety disorders affect 25.1% of children between 13 and 18 years old. Download easy to read symptoms, tips, and co-occurring conditions. Preparing for College Emotionally, Not Just AcademicallyTuition isn’t...
TRANSITION: Employment Resources
Up-to-date information as of May 2023A RAISE Center Resource Collection Funding of Assistive Technology Series — Work, Assistive Technology andState Vocational Rehabilitation AgenciesA Partner Resource | This piece from NDRN’s Senior Staff Attorney, Ron Hager,...
TRANSITION: Education Resources
A RAISE Center Resource Collection Students, know your rights!This helpful tip sheet informs students over 18 of their rights to continue their education in high school, and guides them on attending a regular Department of Education high school or an alternative...
TRANSITION: Cultural Competency Resources
A RAISE Center Resource Collection Reinforcing Resilience: How Parent Centers Can Support American Indian and Alaska Native Parents — This brief describes the importance of resilience in Native communities and suggests ways that Parent Centers can share the skills...
Training Curriculum on Part B of IDEA 2004
Building the Legacy | Construyendo el Legado Updated, 2020 The Building the Legacy / Construyendo el Legado training curriculum is intended to help all those involved with children with disabilities understand and implement Part B of IDEA 2004, the nation's special...
Buzz from the Hub | Fostering Self-Determination Skills
This issue of the Buzz shares resources to help foster young people’s self-determination and self-advocacy skills. Self-determination skills are important to us all; they are a vital part of making choices, setting goals, and speaking up for ourselves. This is certainly true for our children with disabilities.
5 Steps to Working with Your School Board
(2019, April) | Useful to Parent Centers and others for sharing with families with school-aged children, with or without disabilities. According to this article from Great Schools, it may be time to go to a school board meeting. The article discusses how to work with...