Transition Planning
-Life After High School-
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Transition planning for families should begin when the child is between around 16 years old. Families are encouraged to have:
If applicable, OPWDD service in place
Attend transition planning meetings.
Participate in transition assessments.
Assist in focusing the planning on student and family needs.
Provide information to the team, as relevant, on medical, social, financial, or guardianship issues.
Our transitions coordinator, Ms. Boone, can be contacted at fboone@schools.nyc.gov
Upcoming Open Houses
Upcoming Open Houses
High School Graduation Options for Students with Disabilities:
Fact Sheet from Advocates for Children
Youth Programs & Help
Youth Programs & Help
Project Possibility works with young people with disabilities who want assistance to reach their job training and higher education goals.
CIDNY is a nonprofit organization founded in 1978. We are part of the Independent Living Centers movement: a national network of grassroots and community-based organizations that enhance opportunities for all people with disabilities to direct their own lives.
CIDNY is a nonprofit organization founded in 1978. We are part of the Independent Living Centers movement: a national network of grassroots and community-based organizations that enhance opportunities for all people with disabilities to direct their own lives.
Tech Kids Unlimited (TKU) uses technology tools, computer science thinking, and social-emotional learning to ignite unlimited futures for neurodiverse students.
NYC Teenspace is a free mental health support program available to any teenager age 13 to 17 living in New York City. Whether you struggle with mental health challenges or just want somebody to talk to about your everyday ups and downs, you can sign up for Teenspace to be connected to a licensed therapist for ongoing support. You will also get access to online mental health exercises to complete at your own pace.
Teenspace is offered by the NYC Health Department and powered by Talkspace.
Tools
Tools
Transition Services & College Planning: Helping Students with Disabilities Move from School to Adulthood
Transition Services & College Planning: Helping Students with Disabilities Move from School to Adulthood
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Resources
Resources
The Community Inclusion & Development Alliance (CIDA) is proud to present the updated Disability Resource Navigator for Preparing Adult Life. This comprehensive guide aims to equip young individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in New York with essential resources and support as they transition into adulthood.
The Community Inclusion & Development Alliance (CIDA) is proud to present the updated Disability Resource Navigator for Preparing Adult Life. This comprehensive guide aims to equip young individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in New York with essential resources and support as they transition into adulthood.
Multilingual Help Line
Call INCLUDEnyc’s Help Line at (212) 677-4660 or fill out an online form to speak to INCLUDEnyc staff about special education and disability questions like:
● Navigating systems like OPWDD and ACCES-VR
● Transition services and aging out
● Postsecondary education and vocation options or plans
● And much more!
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