Transition into Adulthood
Transition into Adulthood
This section features information and resources for individuals with disabilities that are entering adulthood. This tumultuous time often finds families and individuals navigating complicated systems like social security, employment, and housing. Find more information about these services below.
Resources Created By The Arc
Information & Reading Materials on Transition into Adulthood
- A Transition Guide to Postsecondary Education and Employment for Students and Youth with Disabilities
- Build the Life You Want: A Student's Guide to Transition Planning
- Embracing the Digital Nomad Lifestyle with a Disability: Where to Start
- Guidelines for Aligning High School & Beyond Plans (HSBP) and IEP Transition Plans
- Life Skills Advocate
- Improving Postsecondary Outcomes for All Students with Disabilities
- Making My Own Healthcare Decisions
- Preparing for Life After High School
- Roadmap to Transition: A Handbook for Autistic Youth Transitioning to Adulthood
- Supporting Independent Living for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- Transition Planning 101 Checklist
- Transitioning with Autism
- Washington State Transition Map
- What to Do and When to Do It: For Students with a Developmental Disability
- T_Folio
Community Resources on Transition into Adulthood
- Alyssa Burnett Center (ABC)
- Adult Life 101: Community Living Support
- A Life of my Own
- A Life of my Own: A Community for Young Adults who are Ready for Independence
- Alliance of People with disAbilities Independent Living Services
- Aspiring Youth: Young Adult Transitions Program
- Help Open Pathways for Excellence
- Enigma ASD Services: Individualized Transitional Guidance
- Relationships and Sexuality
- Roots2Wings
- School to Work (S2W): Helping students leave school with a job
- T-Folio Collaboration Workshops




