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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Choosing Colleges for Success: Finding Schools That Pay Attention
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) does not apply to education after high school, but Section 504 (“504 plans”) and the Americans with Disabilities…
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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 and Disability Rights
The landscape of special education continues to evolve, making it more important than ever for families, educators, and advocates to stay informed. PAVE will share…
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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.…
