Community Readiness

It is important for each student to feel a sense of community and have a place the student belongs. An important piece of beyond 18 is exposure to a variety of different ways to engage in the community as an adult. Think about all the community clubs, events, and resources that the student has been part of and ones the student may have an interest in going forward.

The IEP team should consider:

• Places the student likes to visit and interests.

• Places the student can feel successful and engaged as an active community member.

• Working or volunteering at places that match the student’s interests.

• Promoting continued health and wellness.

• Introducing new groups, clubs, and service learning that would fit with the student’s goals and interests.

• Family and student input on previous places visited in the community.