Resources

Transition

Center for Self Determination

Promotes research and exemplary demonstrations that facilitate the capacities of individuals with disabilities to choose, set goals, and self manage their lives.

Employment Resource Connection

Assists with job placement. Works in cooperation with the Illinois Department of Human Services/Division of Rehabilitation Services.

Managing the art of living

Managing the art of living project

MyTransPlanner

A web-based high school to post high school transition planning tool.

National Alliance for Secondary Education and Transition

Provides Transition Tool Kit and links to over 40 organizations and advocacy groups.

National Center on Secondary Education and Transition

Creating Opportunities for youth with disabilities to achieve successful futures.

National Transition Follow-Up Study of Youth Identified as Deafblind: Parent Perspectives.

Parent Workbook for Person-Centered Planning

Self Determination Synthesis Project

This web site currently contains a list of self-determination resources, including research references, curricula, web links, and other materials.

Self-determination for students who are deaf-blind.

The Arc of Illinois Family Manual for Transition

Transition to Employment and Adult Services for Youth with disabilities.

ThinkCollege.net

Post secondary education for students with intellectual disabilities.

Transition Planning - Deaf, Blind

Coaching for students, parents, and professionals.

Transition Planning for Students with Deaf-Blindness

Document to help with transition planning for students with deaf-blindness

Secondary Transitional Experience Program (STEP)

Transition Services for Youth with Disabilities Operates through the Illinois Department of Human Services' Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS)