Discover special education resources and learning opportunities from experts in the field.

Information on statewide services and programs that assist in the transition to life outside of the public school system. 

The Next Steps checklist focuses on specific skill areas that help predict postsecondary success for children and adult students with disabilities.

The transfer of rights is the process of transferring parental rights to a child with a disability when they turn 18 years old. This transfer of rights is required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). 

A comparison of the various Medicaid Waiver programs in Texas, including eligibility requirements, ages served, services that an individual may be eligible to receive, and more.

A Medicaid waiver allows the state to assist individuals and provide some long-term services to those with disabilities or elderly citizens who are eligible for Medicaid. 

If an individual meets eligibility requirements, they can receive services they need in their own homes or other community settings, instead of having to go into a nursing facility or institution. You may apply and/or qualify for both Medicaid benefits, as well as Medicaid Waiver programs. 

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• HHSC Guide to Employment for Individuals with Disabilities

• MHMR

  • IDD Intake Flyer

  • MHMR Resource Packet

• The Arc of Texas

• Partners Resource Network

  • Dude, Where's My Transition Plan

Complete the online self-referral to start the eligibility process for Texas Workforce

• • TWC Referral Packet (English)

  • TWC Referral Form (Spanish) VR-1820

  • VR Transition Services (English)

  • VR Transition Services (Spanish)

  • Pre-ETS Information

This youth- and family-friendly video focuses on how to find help available to youth and young adults with disabilities after they leave high school. Several federal government programs including Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Work Incentives, and Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) provide benefits or support to eligible youth as they work toward their postsecondary and employment goals. Youth and families can use the information they learn to plan ahead and apply for the benefits and supports they need after high school.

SSI is an income support program that provides monthly payments to people who have disabilities and have limited income and resources. It is not necessary to have worked to be eligible for SSI, and you can be considered regardless of your age or marital status. Many people who are eligible for SSI do not apply to the program or, if eligible for benefits, discouraged from seeking employment or taking a job because they are afraid of losing benefits.

This hour-long training video will give you an inside look at how Disability Determination Services decides who qualifies for benefits and what is needed in an effective application. 

PACER’s National Parent Center on Transition and Employment presents family-friendly resources. 

Founded in 2014, PACER’s National Parent Center on Transition and Employment builds on PACER’s decades of experience providing high quality assistance and support to parents, youth, and professionals on transition topics.