Transitions can be joyful, enriching experience such as marriage, jobs and parenthood. They can also be maturing and life-changing such as the death of a parent, spouse or other loved one.
Transitions occur throughout life. They are the natural changes we experience as we grow, age and mature. Transitions can be joyful, enriching experience such as marriage, jobs and parenthood. They can also be maturing and life-changing such as the death of a parent, spouse or other loved one.
Transition to Adulthood
In order for students with disabilities to prepare for their future, there needs to be sound transition planning beginning at age 14 and continuing until the student leaves school. Each plan is highly individualized and should include planning in the areas of post-secondary education, vocational education, employment (including supported employment), income, social security and medical insurance, living arrangements, leisure time activities, situational assessments, independent living skills, as well as provide opportunities for the student to become familiar with his/her home community. Each student will require different types of support in order to realize his/her dreams for the future.