There are multiple scenarios for independent living:
Living independently (alone) without support
Living independently (alone) with support
Living with a roommate without support
Living with a roommate with support
Live with parents/guardians
Live in a dorm
Live in military housing
All aspects of independent living should be considered and discussed as part of transition planning.
Assistive Technology [link to AT page]
Missouri Resource Guide - CLICK FOR LINK
Disability.mo.gov - Housing - CLICK FOR LINK
Disability.mo.gov - Transportation - CLICK FOR LINK
A Young Person’s Guide to Health Care Transition - CLICK FOR LINK
Center on Transition Innovations - Virginia Commonwealth University -CLICK FOR LINK
Transition Tool Kit - Autism Speaks - CLICK FOR LINK
Transition Tool Kit (PDF) - CLICK FOR LINK
Department of Mental Health
Department of Mental Health - Housing - CLICK FOR LINK
Department of Mental Health - Housing Resources - CLICK FOR LINK
Department of Mental Health - Division of Developmental Disabilities — Community Living and Accessible Housing - CLICK FOR LINK
Department of Mental Health - Developmental Disabilities - CLICK FOR LINK
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - CLICK FOR LINK
Supported Living
Missouri Statewide Independent Living Council - CLICK FOR LINK
Centers for Independent Living - CLICK FOR LINK
Community Involvement
YMCA - CLICK FOR LINK
Special Olympics - CLICK FOR LINK
Special Olympics - Missouri - CLICK FOR LINK
Internet Safety
NetSmartz - CLICK FOR LINK
Resources for Parents, Educators & Communities - CLICK FOR LINK
American Federation of Teachers (AFT) - Online Safety and Cyberbullying Resources - CLICK FOR LINK
Goodwill Community Foundation (GFC) - Internet Safety - CLICK FOR LINK
Goodwill Community Foundation - Internet Safety for Kids - Resources - CLICK FOR LINK
Goodwill Community Foundation - Internet Safety for Kids - CLICK FOR LINK