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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Transition Triangle
The planning process to support a student with disabilities toward their adult life plans requires coordination and organization. This graphic provides a visual overview of…
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Healthcare in Transition
Healthcare transition, like all other aspects of transitioning to adult care and services, can be difficult. However, if teenagers and families plan ahead for healthcare…
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Healthcare Transition and Medical Self-Advocacy
When young people turn 18, a lot happens. Adult responsibilities and decisions can feel scary and confusing for the unprepared. Becoming responsible for medical care…
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Abbreviation Cheat Sheet
*Adapted from OSEP’s complete list of acronyms Washington State Specific Terms Military Terms
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Glossary of Terms for Future Planning
Legal Documents Letter of intent: a personal document expressing your wishes for your child which are not included in the will. It has no legal…
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Glossary of Key Terms for Life After High School Planning
ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act. Prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all public and private places open to the general public. Adult Services: Programs…
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What’s Next? High School Transition Planning Timeline
Description of the above graphic: What’s Next? High School Transition Planning Mapping the Future Check these milestones to ensure high school paves a pathway for…
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Self-Advocacy: Becoming an Active Member in Your Community
Brief overview: If you have ever defended your rights or the rights of other people, you were acting as an advocate. Self-advocacy means taking responsibility…
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What Will Happen When We’re Gone? Planning for the Future for Your Child with Disabilities, Part 2: Age 13 through Adulthood
Overview: Full Article Thinking about the future when you will no longer be available to help your child because of death or a condition where…
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ABLE: An Account to Overcome the SSI Resource Limit for Adults with Disabilities
A Brief Overview Full Article Living with a disability can be difficult and costly. Adults who receive benefits from the Social Security Administration because of…
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Special Education Terms
Glossary of Terms Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): also known simply as dispute resolution or procedural safeguards; options for resolving disagreements between parents and school districts;…
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Step-By-Step Guide to Requesting Accommodations on SAT and ACT Exams
The transition from high school to college can be a daunting experience for any teenager. Part of the transition process is preparing for and taking…