TRANSITION from school to adult life

1. TRANSITION from school to adult life • Bucks County IU #22 • Barbara Mazurek & Beth Swatsky • Program & Training Specialists, TaCs • bmazurek@bucksiu.org, 1-800-770-4822, ext. 1222 • eswatsky@bucksiu.org, Ext. 2399 • Fall 2010

2. Transition is “Preparation for Adult Life” • Identify goals and develop a plan • Design school experiences to achieve those goals • Identify and link students and families to needed services, supports or programs

3. Individuals with disabilities education act (IDEA), 1990, 1997, 2004 “...ensure that all children with disabilities have available to them a free appropriate public education that...is designed to meet their unique needs and prepare them for employment and independent living.”

4. Pennsylvania’s Vision Every student by name..... • Proficient in core subjects • Graduates from High School, ready for post-secondary education and career • Achieves equitable outcomes, regardless of background, condition or circumstances

5. “Begin with the End in Mind.” Steven Covey Starting at age 14, schools must: • Actively involve the student in IEP development • Take into account a student’s strengths, needs, interests and preferences • Determine the student’s post-secondary goals • Identify any needs and services to facilitate transition to adult life

6. 3 Goals are Identified • Post Secondary Education & Training • Employment • Independent Living, including Residential, Community Participation, and Recreation

7. SERVICES Public School = Entitlement Adult Services (post 21) = Eligibility

8. MOVING ON DIRECTORY • Moving ON • www3.bucksiu.org/movingon

9. Bureau of Autism Services • Frequently Asked Questions • 1-866-539-7689

10. Post-Secondary Education and/or Training OPTIONS: • 2 or 4 year college or university • technical or trade school • nursing, military, police academy, etc. • additional training through employment RESOURCES: • IDEA vs. 504 • Office of Support Services, OVR • Self-Advocacy, Documentation

11. HEATH RESOURCE CENTER • http://www.heath.gwu.edu/

12. Employment OPTIONS: • Competitive • Supported • Non-competitive • Customized RESOURCES: • Funding provided through OVR, MH/MR, Bureau of Autism Services, BVS and Adult Service Providers • Private Pay

13. Job AccomModation NETWORK • http://askjan.org/

14. • Voter’s Registration • • at age 18 • •www.votespa.com • • Selective Service Registration • • for males at age 18 • • www.sss.gov • • Social Security (SSI): • • based on an individual’s (not parents’) income at age 18 • • apply 6 months prior to birthday • • www.ssa.gov; • • AHEDD: 800-380-9682, www.ahedd.org/ssi.html Independent Living

15. Independent Living Residential OPTIONS: • With family • Independently • Semi-independently • In a supported setting RESOURCES: • Bureau of Autism Services, Autism Living and Working (ALAW) • MH/MR • Center for Independent Living of Bucks County • Residential Living Options • Self-Determination Housing Project

16. Independent Living Participation: Access to the Community OPTIONS: • Driving • Public Transportation • Natural Supports RESOURCES: • Family - Friends - Neighbors - Co-Workers • SEPTA • Ability to Drive Assessment • Travel Training

17. Independent LivingRecreation & Leisure OPTIONS: • Entertainment • Shopping • Cultural Events • Sports • Religious-based Activities RESOURCES: • Family • Friends • Neighbors

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