Transition Services

TRANSITION IEP's begin when the student is age 14 or older to plan for transition to adult programming and services.

MSD of Lawrence Township has compiled these resources to help students and their families prepare for Transition to Adult Living - click on links below for more information

Center on Community Living and Careers - Indiana Institute on Disability and Community Indiana University 

A Family Guide to Transition Planning (2003)- Compiled by Indiana Institute on Disability and Community - Indiana Center for Education and Life Long Learning

Going to College
High school students with disabilities can learn about planning for college at this new site. Videos include interviews with successful college students with disabilities; activities help students explore more about themselves, learn what to expect from college, and equip them with important considerations and tasks to complete when planning for college. The site was developed by Virginia Commonwealth University under a grant from the Office of Special Education Programs, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, U.S. Department of Education. Visit this site.


Medicaid Waiver Information

Support Services Transition Waiver Information


Assessments


Click here for IOWA Model for Transition Assessments

Age Appropriate transition Assessments - This Fact Sheet is a collaborative effort between DCDT and the National Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center (NSTTAC). NSTTAC is funded through the Office of Special Education Programs, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, U.S. Department of Education (Grant #H326J050004).

 

 

Independent Living


Home Living

Indiana AT&T Lifeline Telephone Application

IRIS -  Indiana Reading and Information Services (IRIS) will allow you to listen to newspapers, magazines and books like the Indianapolis Star, New York Times, Oprah Magazine, Time Magazine and 50 other publications.  to receive more information call 877-854-0077 or click here for a IRIS Application

Household Money Management

Transportation

IndyGo How To Ride Guide

IndyGo How To Ride IndyFlex Guide

Community Involvement

Personal safety

Recreation and Leisur

Interpersonal Relationships

Plotting the Course for Success - An Individualized Mentoring Plan for Youth with Disabilities 2008 - This workbook was developed by the National Consortium for Leadership and Disabilities for Youth

 

A Self-Determination Resource Handbook for teaching and facilitating transition and self-advocacy skills.

 

Education/Training


Youthhood - http://www.youthhood.org/
This Web site was built to help you plan for the future. What will you do after high school? Will you work? Go to college? Live in a place of your own? By using this Web site, you can plan for your future right now!

Drive of Your Life - http://www.driveofyourlife.org/
This web site offers career exploration sponsored by the Indiana Youth Institute. This is a free educational tool.

Comparing High School and College for Students with Disabilities: Key Differences

COLLEGE AND POST-SECONDARY SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH D ISABILITIES IN INDIANA  2008-2009 EDITION

MOVIN ON…2009 is a one-day information-filled program providing valuable information for students about making a smooth transition to college. This year, the program is scheduled for Friday, October 16, 2009 , on the campus of IUPUI. 

Additional information regarding the Office of Adaptive Educational Services, MOVIN ON , and online registration for the event, and is available at http://www.iupui.edu/~divrsity/aes

Association of Higher Education and Disabilities - http://www.ahead.org/

Employment


 

Questions You Can Ask When Shopping for Adult Vocational Services

GOING TO WORK  - 2009 edition by Linda Long-Bellil, Melanie Jordan, and Linda Landry: A Guide to Social Security Benefits and Employment for Young People with Disabilities

GOING TO WORK: REAL PEOPLE, REAL JOBS
The Institute for Community Inclusion's Real People, Real Jobs website is a growing catalogue of success stories about individuals working in paid jobs in their communities. Through the use of innovative, front-line employment support practices, these individuals are earning money, forming networks, and contributing to their communities. Learn more about these people and the promising practices that led to their success. For more information go to http://realworkstories.org/

 

Please check this web page often for updated information and important links to special education community information