TEXAS TRANSITION AND EMPLOYMENT GUIDE
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PREPARING YOUR STUDENT FOR INDEPENDENCE
PREPARING YOUR STUDENT FOR INDEPENDENCE
TRANSITION PLANNING TIMELINE
TRANSITION PLANNING TIMELINE
(click the down arrow)
Includes: Funding and Services, School Transition Services, Legal Issues, All Aspects of Life, Where to Live, Work, Adult Medical Providers, Caring for Yourself, Getting Organized
Includes: Funding and Services, School Transition Services, Legal Issues, All Aspects of Life, Where to Live, Work, Adult Medical Providers, Caring for Yourself, Getting Organized
PARENT TRANSITION SURVEYS
This survey is to be completed for your student's annual ARD. Please make a copy, complete the form, and return it to your student's case manager at the beginning of each school year.
Esta encuesta debe completarse para la reunión anual de ARD de su estudiante. Por favor, haga una copia, complete el formulario y devuélvaselo al coordinador de casos de su estudiante al inicio de cada año escolar.
Elementary/Intermediate - Parent
Elemental/Intermedio en español- Padres
Jr. High - Parent
Preparatoria en español- Padres
High School - Parent
For students with significant support needs in Jr./High school - Parents
Escuela secundaria en español - Padres
Para estudiantes con necesidades de apoyo significativas secundaria/preparatoria - Padres
SOCIAL GROUP EVENTS
R.O.A.D. Runners Special Needs Group 413 N Main St, Cibolo, TX 78108 (Grange Hall). Follow them on Facebook
Once Upon A Prom through Oakwood Baptist Church, New Braunfels
Rock Haus Foundation Social Events, call Bill Barry at 830-237-1073
Special Needs Resource Fair with Rock Haus Foundation
2025 SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
2025 Camps, and More for Children and Adults with Disabilities (1-18+)
YMCA Summer Programs (5 to 13 years)
Summer Care Near 78154 and 78108 (6 weeks -12 years)
Summer Day Care Camps near 78154 and 78108 (various ages)
Aerial Athletics (18 months - 12 years)
Marbridge Foundation (16 and older)
Camp Camp (5 and older)
We Rock The Spectrum Kid's Gym (all ages)
We Rock The Spectrum Kid's Gym Summer Camp (elementary age children)
S.O.A.R. & More with Mission Road (6-17)
OUTSIDE AGENCIES
YOUR LOCAL AUTHORITY
IDD Services and Supports through
Bluebonnet Trails and AACOG
Explanation of Services - English
Explicación de los servicios - Spanish
Bluebonnet Trails (Guadalupe County)
Bluebonnet Trails Community Services Video
Autism through Early Childhood Intervention Video
COLLEGE PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Article from The Texas Tribune - Texas Colleges provide job training for students with disabilities. Here's how to access it.
College Contacts for College Program for Students with Disabilities
Disability Support Services at Alamo Colleges
Student Disability Services - UTSA
Project Access at Palo Alto Alamo Colleges - San Antonio
(2-year, certificate in general office)
TU-CASA-Texas A&M University - San Antonio
(18-month college experience addresses academic work and life skills)
Bobcat RISE-Texas State University - San Marcos
(4-year college experience)
STEPS Program-Austin Community College - Austin
(2-year program, specific employment training like administrative assistant, teaching assistant, and office medical support)
E4Texas-University of Texas - Austin
(specific employment training for personal care attendant, child care associates, teacher assistance)
(technical training)
College Living Experience in conjunction with ACC - Austin
(specific employment training )
Houston Community College VAST (Vocational Advancement and Skills Training) Academy (Trade School) - Houston
(2-year program focused on communication skills, work etiquette, and computer use)
Aggie Achieve at Texas A & M University- College Station
(4-year, certification in Interdisciplinary Studies)
ELEVAR at University of North Texas - Denton
(4-year Comprehensive Transition Program)\
Vocational Apprenticeship Program through Texas Health and Human Services
(1-year program for 18-year-olds and up with a diploma)
Penn Foster - Online Program
(Programs like medical billing and coding, pharmacy tech, vet tech, etc.)
PARENT MEETINGS
SEPT. - DEC. 2025 The Arc of San Antonio Virtual Parent Meetings - FREE We encourage parents of students with IDD or Autism to reach out to schedule a virtual appointment.
SEPT. - DIC. de 2025 Reuniones virtuales de padres del The ARC of San Antonio - GRATIS Alentamos a los padres de estudiantes con IDD o autismo a que se comuniquen para programar una cita virtual. Encuentre la versión en inglés más abajo.
SEPTEMBER 2025 REGION 20 - FAMILY ENGAGEMENT- FREE
1314 Hines Ave.- San Antonio, TX 78208 - (210) 370-5200
SEPTIEMBRE de 2025 REGIÓN 20 - PARTICIPACIÓN FAMILIAR - GRATIS - Encuentre la versión en inglés más abajo.
1314 Hines Ave. - San Antonio, TX 78208 - (210) 370-5200
PARENT RESOURCE SITES
CENTERS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING
CENTER FOR PARENT INFORMATION & RESOURCES
DEAF & HARD OF HEARING TRANSITION RESOURCES IN TEXAS
DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH TEXAS
EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBERS PROGRAM
EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION AND SPECIAL EDUCATION
PARENT RESOURCES WITH TEXAS SPED SUPPORT
PARENTING SPECIAL NEEDS MAGAZINE
TEXAS ABLE: A SAVINGS PROGRAM FOR TEXANS WITH DISABILITIES
TEXAS COUNCIL FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
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