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In special education, we think about "transition" in terms of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act requirements and focus on the skills that a student will need to have a full and productive life after they leave high school. We officially begin providing transition services at age 14 and/or grade 8 (whichever comes first) and continue providing transition-specific services up to age 21 or graduation from high school. Below are a few of our favorite resources to learn more about transition requirements.
Norse Project Search
Our Project Search students are hard at work each day learning new skills!
Our Project Search students are hard at work each day learning new skills!
Information on guardianship, conservatorship and independence for Kentuckians with disabilities who might need support in decision making.
For community, college, and employment resources in KY
Employment resources from UK's Human Development Institute:
Supported Employment Training Project
Employment resources from UK's Human Development Institute:
Supported Employment Training Project
Click here at access resources and information shared by Katie Whaley at our February 2023 Parent Meeting
Other Transition Services and Supports:
Other Transition Services and Supports:
Adult Day Programs in Northern Kentucky
Adult Day Programs in Northern Kentucky
The following agencies have adult day programs for adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities. Call to learn more about eligibility criteria from each agency.
The following agencies have adult day programs for adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities. Call to learn more about eligibility criteria from each agency.
- Active Day -
90 Alexandria Pike, Suites 4-7, Ft. Thomas, KY 41075. 859-442-7000. https://www.activeday.com/ - Dungarvin -
7111 Dixie Highway, Florence, KY 41042. 859-525-4999. https://www.dungarvin.com/locations/kentucky/ - New Perceptions Inc. -
One Sperti Drive, Edgewood, KY 41017. 859-344-9322. https://newperceptions.org/home/services/adults/ - Redwood -
71 Orphanage Hill Road, Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017. 859-331-0880. https://www.redwoodnky.org/services/adult/ - Bill & Betsy Scheben Care Center -
31 Spiral Drive, Florence, KY 41042. 859.525.0351 https://www.schebencarecenter.org/home/
The Commonwealth of Kentucky has several agencies that can support adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities, including the:
The Commonwealth of Kentucky has several agencies that can support adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities, including the:
- Department for Aging and Independent Living - support the guardianship and supported living programs
- Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities - support the waiver programs
- Department for Medicaid Services - oversee the Michelle P. Waiver and Supports for Community Living Waivers.
To learn more, contact North Key, the Northern Kentucky intake agency, at 859-578-3200. Ask for the Intake Coordinator for the waiver your child might be eligible for.
To learn more, contact North Key, the Northern Kentucky intake agency, at 859-578-3200. Ask for the Intake Coordinator for the waiver your child might be eligible for.
Note that the family does NOT have to be eligible for KY Medicaid based on income to be eligible for a health care waiver.
Note that the family does NOT have to be eligible for KY Medicaid based on income to be eligible for a health care waiver.
Transportation Options
Transportation Options
Resources compiled by the University of Kentucky's Human Development Institute (HDI) to support transportation needs of students and adults with disabilities.
Transition Service Options
Transition Service Options
Zembrodt Education Center - The Point ARC
Including an interest assessment
Resources focused on transition and independence for students with disabilities
A collection of the best national and state transition resources.
Samuel Habib's My Disability Roadmap
Samuel Habib's My Disability Roadmap
A short film focused on Samuel's journey to adulthood
A look at transition issues for students with Intellectual Disabilities
A look into one student's life journey as a person with autism
Dan Habib shares the story of Kelsey and what can happen when educators and students work together to focus on transition skills
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