Page 5 - FamilyGuidetoTransitionServices-English
P. 5

Transition Planning, continued                    Health Related Issues

         How Does the IEP Address the                What Does “Healthcare” Mean? 26
          Student’s Transition Needs? 18              Addressing Health Care Needs 26

         What Are Postsecondary Goals? 18            Health & Transition to Adulthood 27-28
         What Are Transition Assessments? 19         Talking with a Health Provider 29
         Transition Timeline 20-21
                                                               Post-School Options
                    Age of Majority                   Postsecondary Education 30
         What Is Age of Majority? 22                 Employment 31
         Supported Decision-Making 22                Independent Living 31

         Reasons Parents Might Seek
          Guardianship 23                                          Adult Services

         Reasons Parent Might Want to                What Is Entitlement vs. Eligibility? 32-33
          Avoid Guardianship 23                       State Agencies 33

         Principles of Supported Decision-           What Other Community-Based
          Making 24                                     Services Are Available? 34

         Forms, Resources, Helpful Contacts 25   Helpful SPAN Links 34
   1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10