Youth & Young Adults
This section is designed for teens and young adults with disabilities to build, grow, and share their strengths, understand their rights and responsibilities, and learn self-advocacy skills to lead as productive and independent lives as possible. It features interactive learning tools, resources on transitioning to adulthood, and opportunities to get involved in programs like Student-Led IEPs and leadership training. All to empower youth and young adults to shape their futures and make informed decisions.
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Life After High School: Tools for Transition
Planning for life after high school doesn’t happen all at once—it takes thoughtful coordination and clear next steps. With the right tools and support, students…
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Stay Informed: The Latest U.S. Department of Education Updates on Special Education & IDEA
The landscape of special education continues to evolve, making it more important than ever for families, educators, and advocates to stay informed. We will post…
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I Have to Sign What? Healthcare in Transition
When young people turn 18, a lot happens. For instance, in Washington State, 18 is the age when a person legally becomes an adult and…
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Insurance in Healthcare Transition
Healthcare transition, like all other aspects of transitioning to adult community living, employment, and services, can be difficult. However, if teenagers and families plan ahead…
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School to Adulthood: Planning for Life after High School
For families supporting a young person with a disability, it’s never too soon to begin planning for the years after high school. Post-secondary transition planning…
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ABLE: An Account to Overcome the SSI Resource Limit for Adults with Disabilities
Living with a disability can be challenging, especially with financial limitations. The Stephen Beck Jr. ABLE Act of 2014 allows individuals with disabilities to save…
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Kinship Caregiving
Relatives raising the child(ren) of a family member (Kinship Families) Kinship families are families in which children live with and are being raised by grandparents,…
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My Family’s Sensory and Adaptive Needs for the Holidays
The holidays are a fun and festive time that often includes lots of change in schedules, foods, bright lights, loud unexpected sounds, new people, and…
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Sensory-Friendly Holiday Tips
The holidays are full of sensory experiences. Flickering candles, holiday music, the aromas of food cooking, the fur on an unfamiliar dog, and the sounds…
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Expanding Your Child’s Horizons Through Adaptive Play
We have come to learn what an important job play has in the development of a child’s brain and social skill set. Play sets the foundation for learning in infants and toddlers.…
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Telling Your Story with a Purpose: How to Inspire Action in Two Minutes
You can make a real impact by sharing your personal stories with lawmakers and community leaders. By clearly describing a challenge and offering a solution, you help others understand…
