Transition Resources

This webpage is a resource. Milestones Organization does not endorse or recommend any providers, methodologies or services from any of the groups or companies listed below.

General Transition-Related Information

Disability.gov
Disability.gov is a federal government website that provides an interactive, community-driven information network of disability-related programs, services, laws and benefits. 

National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities: Transition to Adulthood
Resource bank of information on disabilities in infants, toddlers, children, and youth.

Youthhood
Youthhood is a curriculum-based tool that can help young adults plan for life after high school. It provides content and interactive activities for youth to connect what's important to them.

Geauga County’s Educational Services Center Transition Guide
“A Parent’s Guide to Transition Planning”

Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence
Includes transition guidelines, webcasts and information on how to access adult services.

Autism Now
The National Autism Resource and Information Center provides resources and information for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and other developmental disabilities.

Organization for Autism Research (OAR) Transition Guide: Life Journey Through Autism
Guidebook designed to give parents, teachers, and other education professionals an introduction to the transition to adulthood process.

Autism Speaks Transition Tool-kit
Comprehensive guidebook that addresses areas of transition planning and provides resources.

Self Determination Resource Website
Toolkit for Educators on how to incorporate self-determination skill training in the classroom.

Autistic Self-Advocacy Network
Advocacy group that organizes an online community of Autistic adults and youth to have their voices heard at a national level.

PACER – Tips for Teens: Use your IEP meetings to Learn How to Advocate for Yourself
Information sheet on self-determination in school based meetings.

Kids As Self-Advocates
Youth with disabilities founded and led, KASA focuses on developing leadership in adolescents with disabilities and educating communities about disability awareness.

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Transition to Employment

RSC Transition Guide
Rehabilitation Service Commission’s guidebook on services available to individuals with disabilities seeking employment and provides information on further education.

Ohio Department of Education Career-Tech: Students with Disabilities Participating in Career-Technical Education
State laws and information pertaining to youth with disabilities pursuing vocational and career-technical training in a transition plan.

Career Exploration
Assists individuals in identifying fields of interest, gives information to learn more about specific careers and has a job posting section.

National Consortium on Leadership & Disability for Youth Guidebook: Internships - The Road to Employment
A guide for students with disabilities to getting and being successful in internships.

American Association of People with Disabilities – Summer Internships Programs for Students with Disabilities
Information on AAPD’s paid summer internships for college students with disabilities in political science and information technology, interns work for national government representatives and departments.

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Transition to College

Preparing to be Nerdy where Nerdy can be Cool: College Planning for Students on the Autism Spectrum By: Lars Perner, Ph.D.
A university professor gives his account of what the college experience was like for him as a young person with Asperger’s.

Think College
College planning and assistance for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Transition to College
Information and resources on college options for students with intellectual disabilities.

Transition of Students With Disabilities To Postsecondary Education: A Guide for High School Educators
Guidebook developed by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights   for school professionals that provides information on the admission process, post-admissions and keys to success for students with disabilities.

Governor's Council on People with Disabilities
College scholarship for Ohio students with disabilities

Going to College
Preparing and succeeding in college with disabilities.

Nisonger Center
The Nisonger Center at OSU provides programs for transition age students with disabilities including Aspirations Ohio, FAME, and E-Mentoring.

College Preparation Checklist
This checklist is for students (of all ages) who haven't attended college or trade school, and parents of students in elementary and secondary school. It includes a “to do" list, starting with elementary school, to help students prepare academically and financially for education beyond high school.

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Community Life

National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities: Travel Training for Youth with Disabilities
Explanation and information on training youth with disabilities to travel independently in the community, includes step-by-step instructions for travel training.

Adolescent Health Transition Project: A resource for teens and young adults with special health care needs, chronic illness, physical or developmental disabilities
Information for schools, medical providers and families on how to incorporate current and future medical needs into transition plans.

Institute for Child Health Policy: This Is Health Care Transition
Includes 30 minute video on transition-age youth who are successfully transitioning to managing their healthcare independently.

Training and Technical Assistance For Providers
Personal Assistance in the Workplace: A Customer-Directed Guide
Written in consumer’s point of view, offers information on how to best manage a personal aide in an employment setting.

Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living (APRIL)
A grass roots, consumer-controlled organization consisting of centers for independent living, their satellites and branch offices, statewide independent living councils, other organizations working on issues of importance to people with disabilities living in rural America.

Real Economic Impact
National Disability Institute; Financial Empowerment Information and Resources
how to build asset wealth as a person with a disability who may depend on state or federal benefits.

Money Smart for Young Adults
Free c urriculum that helps youth ages 12-20 learn the basics of handling money and other financial issues such as debt, credit and loans.


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Residential

Innovative, Independent Living Project
NE Ohio families create unique technology-based homes for young adults with disabilities.

Foundation for Autism Support and Training
Information on residential living models for people with autism spectrum disorder and provides short reference list of successful agencies within most states, including Ohio.

Autism Residential Placement Options
Explanation of types of housing and tips on choosing the right housing choice for individuals with autism.

The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation
List of residential resources through the US


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Webinars & Videos

Autism Hangout
An online discussion forum that reports news and community -- submitted personal experiences on how best to deal with the daily challenges of autism.

Autism Hangout Webinar Series
Easier to locate free webinar series from Autism Hangout on various topics that affect teens and adults on the autism spectrum.

OCALI Transition Webcasts
OCALI's webcasts on transition to adulthood, includes videos on government benefits, employment and post-secondary information.

Peter Gerhardt, Ed.D. - Transitions to Adulthood for Learners with ASD
International speaker, scholar and expert in the field of transition to adulthood for youth with autism spectrum disorder

YouTube Autism Today Channel
Videos on various topics, includes videos from professionals, parents and individuals with autism.

American Academy of Pediatrics
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) collection of interviews with pediatricians, researchers and parents.

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