This page is designed to help you plan for your transition from high school to employment, further education, training and independent living.
Beginning at age 14, your school is required to invite you to participate in your annual Individual Education Program (IEP) planning meetings. This will help you connect your education goals with your post high school plans. This web site will provide links and information to help you with planning for your life after high school.
Download the Transition Planning brochure:
English Version
Spanish Version
The following web sites will help you connect to more information on planning for the future.
My Transition - Upcoming Events
Dare to Dream
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Student Leadership Conference Led by students for students
Student Memorial Union, URI Kingston
Request for Student Presenter Proposal
My Transition - More Information
Advocating for Yourself
There are many agencies and programs that may become involved with you as you move from school to the adult world. The most important thing to remember is that you are moving from a system of entitlement to a system of eligibility. This means that you will need to apply for the services you may need, advocate for yourself and persist in getting what you need to be successful after high school.
More sites for students who are planning to go to college
LD on Line
The world's leading web site for Learning Disabilities and ADHD.
www.ldonline.org/indepth/college
Preparing for College
This Rhode Island resource is for students, families, and educators to take advantage of available opportunities in higher education. This site is sponsored by the RI Board of Governors for Higher Education.
http://www.ribghe.org/col-prep.htm
Think College.net
A resource for youth with intellectual disabilities who historically have not attended college.
http://www.thinkcollege.net
More sites for students transitioning to the workforce
If you qualify for services from the Rhode Island Department of Mental Health, Retardation & Hospitals (MHRH) - Division of Developmental Disabilities you may find the Guide to Accessing Employment Supports from the Sherlock Center at Rhode Island College helpful.
More self-advocacy web sites
Advocates in Action
Rhode Island's Statewide Self Advocacy Organization
http://www.aina-ri.org
ACT - Advocating Change Together
A grassroots disability rights organization run by and for people with developmental and other disabilities.
http://www.selfadvocacy.org
Programs & Agencies that can assist in the Transition Process
Some of the most common agencies you may access in transition are listed below. Some of these agencies contract with vendors (typically private or non-profit agencies) to provide the actual services you may receive.
Rhode Island Department of Health, Office of Special Healthcare Needs - Adolescent Healthcare Transition Program - Youth and Family Resources
http://www.health.ri.gov/family/specialneeds/transition/resources-youth-family.php
Department of Mental Health, Retardation & Hospitals (MHRH) - Division of Developmental Disabilities
http://www.mhrh.ri.gov/ddd
Department of Human Services - Office of Rehabilitation Services
http://www.ors.ri.gov/