Pathways to Agencies for Students with Disabilities 

Bridging school and adult life. 

• Focus on employment, community access, and daily living skills.

• Collaborate with adult agencies for ongoing support.

• Build confidence through real-world experiences and training.

• Celebrate progress toward independent and meaningful adult life.

Case Managment Agencies (CMAs)

A/D Works!

• Resource List 

• Confirm adult services are in place before exit
  Work closely with your student’s case management agency to ensure adult services, funding, and supports are active before the student leaves the school system.

• Shift responsibility to the student whenever possible
  Support your young adult in leading IEP meetings, making decisions, managing appointments, and communicating directly with service providers.

• Prioritize real-world experiences and community access
  Engage in employment, postsecondary training, transportation practice, and independent living skills that reflect adult expectations not school routines.

• Plan for life after school services end
  Understand the official exit date from school, what supports continue, and what family roles will look like once educational services conclude.

• Agency Tracking Document for Families

• Guardianship -The Arc of Aurora's Position on Guardionship and Advocacy Support(English and Spanish)

We know navigating community agencies can feel overwhelming.

If you would like additional help connecting to agencies that support students with disabilities, please complete this short form. A school staff member will follow up with you.