Transition to Adulthood Hub - Center for Parent Information and Resources

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.

Buzz from the Hub | Considering Employment

CPIR, Employment, English, Members of Parent Center Advisory Board, Newsletter-Buzz, Other Professionals, Parent Center Directors, Parent Center Personnel, Parent Organization Leaders, TA Providers, Video

This Buzz shares a variety of resources that youth, families, schools, and Parent Centers can use to explore the world of work with youth who have disabilities, both during high school and as they prepare to graduate. Knowing the resources that are out there can help ease the way and smooth out potential bumps in the road ahead. Starting early is highly recommended!

CBD: What Parents Need to Know

Disabilities, Disability organization, Emerging issues, English, Health, In Person, K-12 Issues, Members of Parent Center Advisory Board, Native American Parents of Children with Disabilities, Native American Youth with Disabilities, Other Professionals, Parent Center Directors, Parent Center Personnel, Parent Organization Leaders, Parents, Research, Service Providers, State and Local Agency Staff, TA Providers, Web Based, Web Page, Youth

(2019) | Useful to those interested in learning more about the relative effects of CBD (full name cannabidiol) as a treatment for pain, cancer, anxiety, and AD/HD. CBD is everywhere. From corner stores and bars to medical marijuana dispensaries, it’s being offered for...

Support the Sexual Health of Young People Experiencing I/DD

Advocates, Educators, English, Health, Other, Parents, Working with Youth, Youth, Youth and Parents

Support the Sexual Health of Young People Experiencing I/DD The Sexual Health Equity for Individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (SHEIDD) Project provides this preliminary resource list of no-cost resources for supporting young people with I/DD in...

Employment Connections

Effective practices, Employment, English, In Person, Other Professionals, Parent Center Directors, Parent Center Personnel, Parents, Postsecondary, School-aged, Service Providers, Transition from School to Adult Life, Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Web Based, Web Page, Youth, Youth and Parents

Resources updated, February 2019 Oh, the world of work! For many youth with disabilities looking ahead to life after high school, employment will be an immediate and serious consideration. And the time to consider it well and thoroughly is during the high school...

Independent Living Connections

Advocates, Educators, English, Highly Rated, In Person, Other Professionals, Parents, Postsecondary, Self-advocacy | Youth, Service Providers, Transition from School to Adult Life, Web Based, Web Page, Youth

Resources updated, March 2019 Independent living is about life, isn't it? It's about choice, seeing to your own affairs, and pursuing your talents, interests, passions, and selfhood as independently as possible. We all would like to see our young people grow to...

Webinar | Reaching and Serving Students with Disabilities in Juvenile Justice

Advocates, Audiences, CPIR, Educators, English, Formats, In Person, Juvenile Justice, Languages, Other, Parent Center Directors, Parent Center Personnel, Parent Organization Leaders, Parents, PDF, Produced By, RSA-RAISE TA Center, Service Providers, State and Local Agency Staff, TA Delivery Methods, TA Providers, Topics, Web Based, Webinar, Webinar-CPIR, Working with Youth

This webinar offers information and strategies for advocacy and outreach for students with disabilities in juvenile justice systems.

Video | 8 Insider Tips on Navigating IEP Meetings

Disability organization, Effective practices, En edad escolar, English, Family supports, IEP, IEPs/Special Education, In Person, Members of Parent Center Advisory Board, Native American Parents of Children with Disabilities, Parent Center Directors, Parent Center Personnel, Parent Organization Leaders, Parent-School Collaboration, Parents, School-aged, Spanish, Video, Web Based, Youth and Parents

“Are you getting ready for an IEP meeting? Are you nervous or wondering what to expect? You’re not alone.”

This 13-minute video from understood.org is directed at parents who are getting ready for an IEP meeting or who are new to the process. The video captures the conversation between two parents (one a former teacher), both of whom are “veterans” of many IEP team meetings. They candidly talk about what they wish they’d known before the meetings. Eight nuggets of guidance emerge during their conversation.

The video is available in English and, using subtitles, in Spanish. Read more here, and learn about accompanying resources, including the podcast Why We Cry at IEP Meetings.

Disability and Intersectionality: Not the “Default Disabled Person”

Advocates, Disabilities, Educators, English, Other, Other Professionals, Parents, RAISE, Service Providers, Youth, Youth and Parents

In the latest blog from CPIR partner, The National RAISE Center, the author discusses the intersectionality of a variety of social categorizations in addition to having a disability.

Sexual Health Education for Young People with Disabilities

Disabilities, Educators, English, Health, In Person, Instruction, K-12 Issues, Leadership organization, Native American Parents of Children with Disabilities, Other Professionals, Parent Center Personnel, Parent Organization Leaders, Parents, School-aged, State and Local Agency Staff, TA Providers, Web Based, Web Page, Working with Youth, Youth and Parents

(2018, November) | Useful to Parent Centers, families, and youth with disabilities In recent years, changes in public policies and attitudes have resulted in improved opportunities for people with physical and intellectual disabilities. Unfortunately, societal...

Fostering Youth Transitions

Educators, Effective practices, Emerging issues, English, K-12 Issues, Leadership organization, Members of Parent Center Advisory Board, Other Professionals, Parent Center Directors, Parent Center Personnel, Parent Organization Leaders, PDF, Research, School-aged, State and Local Agency Staff, TA Providers, Transition from School to Adult Life, Use of Data, Web Based, Web Page, Working with Youth

(2018, November) | Useful to Parent Centers, organizations, and policy makers working with youth in foster care. ___________ Fostering Youth Transitions: Using Data to Drive Policy and Practice Decisions (10 pages) comes from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The brief...