Transition to Adulthood Hub | Center for Parent Information and Resources

Transition to Adulthood is a large topic that spans age ranges. The CPIR has many resources related to transition in general and the categories associated with it, including starting the transition process in high school, graduation, higher education, employment and training (WIAO, VR, etc.), independent living, becoming a self-advocate, and much, much more.

Resources from Our Partners at the RAISE Center and the RSA-PTIs

The CPIR is proud to collaborate with the National RAISE Center in bringing the following transition resources collection to you. The information here is broken up into 8 categories that span the breadth of topics RAISE addresses for youth/young adults with disabilities and their families as they navigate the transition from high school to secondary school, competitive employment, independent living, and more.

The resources in this section come directly from the RAISE’s extensive curation of Transition-related resources from professional and educational organizations as well as advocacy groups and, of course, the 7 RSA-PTIs that work to support transition in their states.

Transition Materials from CPIR

This list will update any time a transition-related item is added to the Resource Library.

Getting Ready for Independent Living at the Age of Majority

Advocacy, Advocates, CPIR, Educators, English, Family-centered services, Highly Rated, In Person, Members of Parent Center Advisory Board, Native American Parents of Children with Disabilities, Native American Youth with Disabilities, OSEP-funded project, Other Professionals, Parent Center Directors, Parent Center Personnel, Parent Organization Leaders, Parents, Postsecondary, School-aged, Self-advocacy | Youth, Service Providers, State and Local Agency Staff, Student Achievement, TA Providers, Transition from School to Adult Life, Web Based, Web Page, Youth, Youth and Parents

This resource is part of the series Getting Ready for When Your Teen Reaches the Age of Majority: A Parent's Guide. When young people with disabilities reach the "age of majority," they gain the right to manage their own affairs, including where they will live and...

Getting Ready for Healthcare at the Age of Majority

Advocacy, Advocates, CPIR, Educators, English, Family supports, Family-centered services, Health, Highly Rated, In Person, Members of Parent Center Advisory Board, Native American Parents of Children with Disabilities, Native American Youth with Disabilities, OSEP-funded project, Other Professionals, Parent Center Directors, Parent Center Personnel, Parent Organization Leaders, Parental Rights, Parents, Postsecondary, School-aged, Self-advocacy | Youth, Service Providers, State and Local Agency Staff, Student Achievement, TA Providers, Transition from School to Adult Life, Web Based, Web Page, Youth, Youth and Parents

Buzz | Youth Transitions, State Assessments, and More

CPIR, ELL, English, Newsletter-Buzz, PDF, Spanish, Transition from School to Adult Life, Web Based

This Buzz is packed with info for you and the families and professionals you serve. We start off with a Dear Colleague Letter from the feds, share 3 resources for and about youth in transition to adulthood, and 3 others focused on state assessments, which are meant to be shared with families.

Psychosis in Teenagers

Mental Health, Other Professionals, Parent Center Directors, Parent Center Personnel, Parent Involvement, Parent Organization Leaders, Parents, Salud Mental, Service Providers, State and Local Agency Staff, TA Providers, Working with Youth, Youth and Parents

(2023, July) | Useful for Parent Centers, community organizations, and families supporting teens and youth with psychosis This series of articles comes from the Child Mind Institute, with most articles available in English and Spanish. Organized as a...

Dispelling Myths associated with Assistive Technology

Featured Resource, Mental Health, Native American Parents of Children with Disabilities, Other Professionals, Parent Center Directors, Parent Center Personnel, Parent Involvement, Parent Organization Leaders, Parents, Salud Mental, Service Providers, State and Local Agency Staff, TA Providers, Working with Youth, Youth and Parents

Educational Technology (OET) provided the guidance “to increase understanding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act’s (IDEA’s) requirements regarding assistive technology (AT) devices and services, and dispel common misconceptions regarding AT, while also providing examples of the use of AT devices and services for children with disabilities,” according to a Dear Colleague Letter accompanying the AT guidance.
The guidance, Myths and Facts Surrounding Assistive Technology Devices and Services, highlights 28 myths and facts related to AT devices and services. The guidance provides additional information and resources to support children with disabilities and identifies related requirements addressed in the IDEA

Guía para Padres: Cómo Prepararse para Cuando su Hijo Adolescente Alcance la Mayoría de Edad

Advocacy, Advocates, CPIR, Educators, English, Family supports, Family-centered services, Highly Rated, Members of Parent Center Advisory Board, Native American Parents of Children with Disabilities, Native American Youth with Disabilities, OSEP-funded project, Parent Center Directors, Parent Center Personnel, Parent Organization Leaders, Parents, Postsecondary, School-aged, Section 504, Self-advocacy | Youth, Service Providers, Student Achievement, TA Providers, Transition from School to Adult Life, Web Based, Web Page, Youth, Youth and Parents

Información actualizada, mayo del 2023En inglés | In English La Mayoría de Edad, es la edad cuando los adolescentes se convierten legalmente en adultos. A partir de este momento adquieren los derechos de los adultos, que incluyen el derecho a votar, casarse, solicitar...

Jóvenes Adultos en Transición: Servicios de Rehabilitación Vocacional

Advocates, Educators, Highly Rated, Online Tool, Other Professionals, Parent Center Personnel, PDF, RAISE, Rating, Service Providers, State and Local Agency Staff, Transition, Transition from School to Adult Life, Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Working with Youth

Guía para los defensores que trabajan con estudiantes, familias y guardianes legales para facilitar la participación de las Agencias de Rehabilitación Vocacional Estatales en el proceso de Transición en la Educación Especial. Información actualizada, mayo de 2023 USO...

Conexiones de Educación y Capacitación

Career-ready, Effective practices, English, Highly Rated, In Person, NICHCY, Other Professionals, Parent Center Personnel, Parent Centers’ 14 Priorities, Parents, Postsecondary, Self-advocacy | Youth, Transition from School to Adult Life, Web Based, Web Page, Youth

Información actualizada, mayo de 2023 Como parte de la planificación de la transición de un estudiante para la vida después de la escuela secundaria, el estudiante y los otros miembros de su equipo del IEP probablemente considerarán la posibilidad de más educación o...

Evidence and Action to Support and Affirm LGBTQI+ Youth

Advocates, Best Practices, Educators, Emerging issues, English, Mental Health, Other Federal Agency, Other Professionals, Parent Center Directors, Parent Center Personnel, Parent Organization Leaders, Parents, PDF, Research, Research Syntheses, Service Providers, State and Local Agency Staff, TA Providers, Web Based, Working with Youth, Youth

(2023, March) | Useful to: Parent Centers working with LGBTQ+ youth and their families This report provides behavioral health professionals, researchers, policymakers, and other audiences with a comprehensive research overview and accurate information about...

Buzz | Youth in Focus

CPIR, English, Newsletter-Buzz, PDF, Transition from School to Adult Life, Web Based, Working with Youth

Parent Centers, schools, and many community-based organizations work directly with youth who have disabilities, supporting their preparation for adulthood and all the excitement and challenge ahead. This issue of the Buzz will connect you with resources we hope you’ll find helpful in your youth-focused work.