| Student Age | Action Needed |
|---|---|
| Age 14 |
• Statement of transition needs that focuses on your child’s course of study (college or vocational training) |
| Age 16 |
• Transition planning (focus on interagency responsibility or needed linkages including MRDD, BVR, SSA, etc.) • Identify when student will leave school (can attend through age 21) • Identify job interest and abilities • Include activities such as career exploration, job sampling and some job training • Begin to identify community services that provide job training and placement • Begin application to adult service agencies • Consider summer employment or volunteer experience • If college bound, take PSAT and plan for test accommodations if needed • Consider AP classes and review class schedule with guidance counselor • Develop an understanding of own disability and learning style • Practice self advocacy skills, co-lead IEP meeting if appropriate |
| 16-18 |
• Contact Adult Services Programs: - Colleges, vocational or technical schools - Social Security Administration - Residential or independent living services - Recreation/Leisure groups - Medical Services • Identify graduation date (may remain in school through age 21) • Begin formalized vocational assessments |
| 17-18 |
• Begin to consider and research guardianship • Continue to review and update transition plan • Take ACT, SAT tests • Visit colleges and disability services office • Register with Disability Service Office of your preferred college by the end of Senior year • Pursue college scholarships, grants. etc. • Review eligibility of medical insurance due to age |
| 18-21 |
• Establish health benefits if needed • At age 18, males will need to register for Selective Service (mandatory registration, forms available at your local post office) • Check local taxation code for any yearly filings that will need to be done (ex. Middletown income tax is filed by each individual) • Continue to update and review Transition Plan • Develop long term financial support plan (ex. SSI) if needed |
