Transition to Adulthood Hub

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.

TRANSITION: Cultural Competency Resources

Miscellaneous Transition Resources, Native American Parents of Children with Disabilities, Native American Youth with Disabilities, Non-English Speakers, RAISE, Transition, Transition from School to Adult Life, Transition to Adulthood, Working with Youth, Youth, Youth and Parents, youth leadership

A RAISE Center Resource Collection Reinforcing Resilience: How Parent Centers Can Support American Indian and Alaska Native Parents — This brief describes the importance of resilience in Native communities and suggests ways that Parent Centers can share the skills...

Training Curriculum on Part B of IDEA 2004

Advocates, CPIR, Effective practices, English, IDEA, IEP, In Person, Laws, Native American Parents of Children with Disabilities, Native American Youth with Disabilities, Non-English Speakers, Online Module, OSEP-funded project, Other, Parent Center Directors, Parent Center Personnel, Parent Organization Leaders, Parents, PDF, Presentation, Remote, School-aged, Spanish, Trainer/Facilitator Guide, Web Based, Web Page, Youth, Youth and Parents

Building the Legacy | Construyendo el Legado Updated, 2020 The Building the Legacy / Construyendo el Legado training curriculum is intended to help all those involved with children with disabilities understand and implement Part B of IDEA 2004, the nation's special...

Buzz from the Hub | Fostering Self-Determination Skills

CPIR, English, Members of Parent Center Advisory Board, Newsletter-Buzz, Other Professionals, Parent Center Directors, Parent Center Personnel, Parent Organization Leaders, Self-advocacy | Youth, TA Providers, Video

This issue of the Buzz shares resources to help foster young people’s self-determination and self-advocacy skills. Self-determination skills are important to us all; they are a vital part of making choices, setting goals, and speaking up for ourselves. This is certainly true for our children with disabilities.

5 Steps to Working with Your School Board

Advocacy, Advocates, Child Outcomes, Education organization, English, Family Engagement, Family Engagement and Parent Support, In Person, K-12 Issues, Leadership organization, Miscellaneous Family Engagement Resources, Native American Parents of Children with Disabilities, Parent Center Directors, Parent Center Personnel, Parent Organization Leaders, Parents, Policy, School reform, Web Based, Web Page, Youth and Parents

(2019, April) | Useful to Parent Centers and others for sharing with families with school-aged children, with or without disabilities. According to this article from Great Schools, it may be time to go to a school board meeting. The article discusses how to work with...

Buzz from the Hub | Considering Employment

CPIR, Employment, English, Members of Parent Center Advisory Board, Newsletter-Buzz, Other Professionals, Parent Center Directors, Parent Center Personnel, Parent Organization Leaders, TA Providers, Video

This Buzz shares a variety of resources that youth, families, schools, and Parent Centers can use to explore the world of work with youth who have disabilities, both during high school and as they prepare to graduate. Knowing the resources that are out there can help ease the way and smooth out potential bumps in the road ahead. Starting early is highly recommended!

CBD: What Parents Need to Know

Disabilities, Disability organization, Education, Emerging issues, English, Health, Healthcare in School - Information and Resources, In Person, K-12 Issues, Members of Parent Center Advisory Board, Native American Parents of Children with Disabilities, Native American Youth with Disabilities, Other Professionals, Parent Center Directors, Parent Center Personnel, Parent Organization Leaders, Parents, Research, Service Providers, State and Local Agency Staff, TA Providers, Web Based, Web Page, Youth

(2019) | Useful to those interested in learning more about the relative effects of CBD (full name cannabidiol) as a treatment for pain, cancer, anxiety, and AD/HD. CBD is everywhere. From corner stores and bars to medical marijuana dispensaries, it’s being offered for...

Support the Sexual Health of Young People Experiencing I/DD

Advocates, Educators, English, Health, Health Transition, Healthcare, Intellectual Disability, Other, Parents, Sexuality, Specific Disabilities, Transition to Adulthood, Working with Youth, Youth, Youth and Parents

Support the Sexual Health of Young People Experiencing I/DD The Sexual Health Equity for Individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (SHEIDD) Project provides this preliminary resource list of no-cost resources for supporting young people with I/DD in...

Employment Connections

Effective practices, Employment, Employment Resources, English, In Person, Other Professionals, Parent Center Directors, Parent Center Personnel, Parents, Postsecondary, School-aged, Service Providers, Transition from School to Adult Life, Transition to Adulthood, Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Web Based, Web Page, Youth, Youth and Parents

Resources updated, February 2019 Oh, the world of work! For many youth with disabilities looking ahead to life after high school, employment will be an immediate and serious consideration. And the time to consider it well and thoroughly is during the high school...

Independent Living Connections

Advocates, Educators, English, Highly Rated, In Person, Other Professionals, Parents, Postsecondary, Self-advocacy | Youth, Service Providers, Transition from School to Adult Life, Web Based, Web Page, Youth

Resources updated, March 2019 Independent living is about life, isn't it? It's about choice, seeing to your own affairs, and pursuing your talents, interests, passions, and selfhood as independently as possible. We all would like to see our young people grow to...

Webinar | Reaching and Serving Students with Disabilities in Juvenile Justice

Advocates, Audiences, CPIR, Education, Educators, English, Formats, In Person, Juvenile Justice, Languages, Other, Parent Center Directors, Parent Center Personnel, Parent Organization Leaders, Parents, PDF, Private and Non-Traditional Schools, Produced By, RSA-RAISE TA Center, Service Providers, State and Local Agency Staff, TA Delivery Methods, TA Providers, Topics, Web Based, Webinar, Webinar-CPIR, Working with Youth

This webinar offers information and strategies for advocacy and outreach for students with disabilities in juvenile justice systems.

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

Transition Materials from CPIR

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