Beyond Age 18 Resources

There is a wealth of resources when it comes to transition planning.  The list below includes key resources as well as a Beyond 18 padlet that will be kept up to date with resources as they pertain to Beyond 18.  

• The Transition Improvement Grant (TIG) page encompasses many resources to support strengthening the transition process to develop strong career, college, and community ready students.  There are several tools, trainings and resources to use as well as it encompasses our Self-Advocacy Suite curriculum. 

TIG Homepage

• Opening Doors is a series of booklets that provides a process of planning for life after high school that includes making decisions, planning, and taking actions.  Specifically, it is a tool for students with IEPs to use as they begin to plan for a successful future.  There are four different guides:  Employment, Self-Determination Skills, Postsecondary Education and Training and A Guide to Adult Services. 

Entire Opening Door Series on DPI Webpage (available in English and Spanish)

• NTACT (National Technical Assistance Center on Transition) the Collaborative, is a valuable national resource.  They provide information, tools, and supports to assist multiple stakeholders provide effective services and instructions for students and out of school youth with disabilities.

NTACT the Collaborative

• A padlet has been created to keep adding and updating resources that would assist in supporting beyond age 18.  A padlet is an online virtual “bulletin” board to share links and information.  The categories of resources are:  Getting Started, Scheduling/Blended Services, Transportation, Independent Living, Postsecondary School, School to Work, Recreation and Leisure, Being Part of the Community, Sample Beyond 18 Around the State, Self-Advocacy and Family Engagement.

             Beyond 18 Guidance Padlet