Transition Planning Empowerment Resources for Families

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Informed Families are Involved Families

When we have the information we need, we know what questions to ask and what to advocate for as we partner with youth in their Transition planning process. We are empowered to be successful.

Bookmark this Transition training resource bank and visit this page often to see which topics you would like to learn more about to partner with your child as they work their way through their Transition planning process. There is a lot to learn and explore.

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General Transition Planning

Organization	Training Modality	Title	Web Address	Cost	Language
Center for Parent Info & Resources	PDF	A Transition Guide to Postsecondary Education and Employment for Youth with Disabilities	http://www.parentcenterhub.org/osep-transition-guide-to-postsecondary-education-and-employment/	Free	English
Center for Parent Info & Resources	Links	Resources to Assist Youth with a Transition to a Successful Adulthood from Social Security Administration	http://www.parentcenterhub.org/resources-for-successful-transition-to-adulthood/	Free	English
Center for Parent Info & Resources	Tool Kit	Charting Life Course Toolkit	http://www.parentcenterhub.org/charting-the-lifecourse-toolkit/	Free	English & Spanish
Center for Future Planning — The ARC	Planning Kit & Guidance	Future Planning for ID/DD	https://futureplanning.thearc.org/	Free	English
PDX Research & Training Center of Family Support & Children’s Mental Health	Tips Sheet	Increasing Meaningful Participation of Youth in Collaborative Planning	https://www.pathwaysrtc.pdx.edu/pdf/pbAMPYouthParticipation.pdf	Free	English
CADRE	Webinar	Creating Change: Student-Led IEPs and Youth Engagement as a Dispute Resolution Option \| Webinar	http://www.cadreworks.org/resources/cadre-materials-family-members/student-led-ieps-youth-engagement-dispute-resolution-option	Free	English
Center for Parent Info & Resources	Video	Self-Advocacy Building	https://youtu.be/0osIVMBAZG8	Free	English
PACER Center	Tips Sheet	Ten Tips That May Help Your Child’s Transition to Adulthood	http://www.pacer.org/parent/php/PHP-c107.pdf	Free	English
HEATH Center	Internet Modules	A Parent’s Guide to Transition	https://www.heath.gwu.edu/parents-guide-transition	Free	English
PACER Center	Internet Resource Bank	Understanding Middle & High School Transition Planning	http://www.pacer.org/transition/learning-center/planning/	Free	English
PACER Center	Webinar	Assistive Technology & Transition	http://www.pacer.org/transition/learning-center/assistive-technology/	Free	English
Disability Law Colorado	Fact Sheet	Assistive Technology Law Facts & Myths	https://disabilitylawco.org/sites/default/files/uploads/Fact%20Sheet_AT-2.pdf	Free	English

Education & Training After High School

Organization	Training Modality	Title	Web Address	Cost	Language
Parent Center for Info & Resources	Video	Disability Disclosure	http://www.parentcenterhub.org/disability-disclosure-video/	Free	English
Think College	Internet Learning Course	For Families of youth with ID	https://thinkcollege.net/think-college-learn	Free	English
Think College	Internet Learning Course	Accessing Disability Services	https://thinkcollege.net/think-college-learn	Free	English
Center on Technology & Disability	Resource Guide	Involving Teens & Young Adults in Selecting Assistive Technology	https://www.ctdinstitute.org/library/2017-02-14/involving-teens-and-young-adults-selecting-assistive-technology	Free	English
University of Washington	Website	Access College: The Student Lounge	https://www.washington.edu/doit/programs/accesscollege/student-lounge/college	Free	English
Center on Technology & Disability	Webinar	Successful Transition to College #1: The Role of Technology	https://www.ctdinstitute.org/library/2015-05-11/part-1-successful-transition-college-role-technology	Free	English
Center on Technology & Disability	Webinar	Successful Transition to College #2: The Role of Technology	https://www.ctdinstitute.org/library/2015-05-13/part-2-successful-transition-college-role-technology	Free	English
Center on Technology & Disability	Webinar	What you need to know: Transitioning to Higher Ed with Students With Disabilities	https://www.ctdinstitute.org/library/2018-01-11/what-you-need-know-transitioning-higher-ed-students-disabilities	Free	English
Center on Technology & Disability	Webinar	What You Should Know About College Accommodations for Students with ADHD and LD	https://www.ctdinstitute.org/library/2017-09-15/what-you-should-know-about-college-accommodations-students-adhd-and-ld	Free	English
PACER Center	Video & Internet Resource Bank	Post Secondary Education	http://www.pacer.org/transition/learning-center/postsecondary/	Free	English
IRIS Center	Learning Module	Secondary Transition: Helping Students with Disabilities Plan for Post-High School Settings	https://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/module/tran/	Free	English

Career & Employment

Americorps — National Service Center	FAQs Page	National Service Options for People with Disabilities	https://www.nationalservice.gov/node/36515	Free	English
National Collaboartive on Workforce and Disability	PDF Training Lessons & Learning Activities	411 on Disability Disclosure	https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DufFbSHBdws7Wdmv0z_UUIThCe_5qd2w/view?usp=sharing	Free	English
Choose Work	Video	Finding your path to employment through Ticket to Work in ASL	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqPC7BfvNPY&feature=youtu.be	FREE	ASL/English
Center for Parent Info & Resources	Video	Disability Disclosure	http://www.parentcenterhub.org/disability-disclosure-video/	Free	English
Center for Parent Info & Resources	Video	Disability Disclosure	http://www.parentcenterhub.org/disability-disclosure-video/	Free	English
Center for Technology & Disability	Webinar	Transtion Tools to Empower your Students	https://www.ctdinstitute.org/library/2017-11-20/transition-tech-tools-empower-your-student-0	Free	English
PACER Center	Videos	Employment & Transition	http://www.pacer.org/transition/learning-center/employment/	Free	English
ASK JAN	Resources & Consultation	Help for Individuals — Reasonable Accommodations @ Work	https://askjan.org/indiv/index.htm	Free	English & Spanish

Community & Independent Living

Organization	Training Modality	Title	Web Address	Cost	Language
Center on Technology & Disability	Webinar	Living Independently With a Cognitive Disability	https://www.ctdinstitute.org/library/2016-02-12/living-independently-cognitive-disability-how-technology-can-help	Free	English
Center for Parent Information and Resources	Webpage	Getting Ready for When Your Child Reaches the Age of 18	http://www.parentcenterhub.org/age-of-majority-parentguide/	Free	English
Center for Parent Information and Resources	Webinar	Getting Ready for When Your Child Reaches the Age of 18 — Age of Majority	https://youtu.be/M0NjXZxTOtQ	Free	English
PACER Center	Internet Resource Bank	Independent & Community Living	http://www.pacer.org/transition/learning-center/independent-community-living/	Free	English
Autistic Self Advocacy Network	Tool Kit	Civic Engagement Tool Box for Self Advocates	http://autisticadvocacy.org/policy/toolkits/civic/	Free	English
National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities	ebook	The Art of Impact: A Guide Book for Self-Determined Living	http://www.startyourjourney.org/	Free	English
Home Advisor	Resource List	Grants for Home Modification	https://www.homeadvisor.com/r/grants-for-home-modification/#.WZct6yh96Uk	Free	English
Center for Parent Info & Resources	Blog	Renting with a disability	http://www.parentcenterhub.org/renting-with-disabilities/	Free	English
AdovcacyDenver	Webinars	Dream, Plan & Build with ABLE Accounts	https://www.advocacydenver.org/webinar-able-accounts/	Free	English & Spanish

Understanding Adult Benefits

Organization	Training Modality	Title	Web Address	Cost	Lanaguage
Easter Seals	Webinars	Basics of SSI & SSDI	https://www.easterseals.com/co/our-programs/work/disability-benefits-services/webinar-trainings.html	$30	English
Colorado ABLE	Webinar	Dream, Plan & Build: Save for your Future with SSI+Medicaid	https://www.advocacydenver.org/webinar-able-accounts/	Free	English & Spanish
Easter Seals	Webinars	The SSA Forms 3368, 827, & 1696	https://www.easterseals.com/co/our-programs/work/disability-benefits-services/webinar-trainings.html	$30	English
Easter Seals	Webinars	The Medical Eligibility Criteria	https://www.easterseals.com/co/our-programs/work/disability-benefits-services/webinar-trainings.html	$30	English
Easter Seals	Webinars	The SSA Work History Report	https://www.easterseals.com/co/our-programs/work/disability-benefits-services/webinar-trainings.html	$30	English
Easter Seals	Webinars	SSA Adult Function Report	https://www.easterseals.com/co/our-programs/work/disability-benefits-services/webinar-trainings.html	$30	English
Easter Seals	Webinars	Childhood to Adult Disability	https://www.easterseals.com/co/our-programs/work/disability-benefits-services/webinar-trainings.html	$30	English
Virginia Common Wealth University	Video	Applying for Social Security Benefits	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jxrurrawvg4	Free	English
Social Security Adminsitration	PDF Info Sheet	What you need to know about SSI when you turn 18	https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-11005.pdf	Free	English
IRIS Center	Internet Module	Secondary Transition: Interagency Coordination	https://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/module/tran-ic/	Free	English
PACER Center	Internet Resource Bank	Social Security & Ticket to Work	http://www.pacer.org/transition/learning-center/benefits/social-security.asp	Free	English

Health Care & Mental Health Care

Organization	Training Modality	Title	Web Address	Cost	Language
Family Voices Colorado	PDF Documents	Transition Tool Guide — Health Care	https://familyvoicesco.org/%20transitions/	Free	English
Family Voices Colorado	PDF Documents	Transition “Fast Facts” Guide	https://familyvoicesco.org/%20transitions/	Free	English
Young Disabled & Proud	Video	Youth Stories: Personal Assistant Services	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOeGDUlqy_g&feature=youtu.be	Free	English
National Alliance to Advance Adolescent Health	Website	Youth & Young Adults: Health Care Transition	https://gottransition.org/youth-and-young-adults/	Free	English & Spanish
PACER Center	Internet Resource Bank	Health & Transition	http://www.pacer.org/transition/learning-center/health/	Free	English

Resources Specific to Denver Public Schools Students & Families

Transition Topic	Organization	Training Modality	Title	Web Address	Cost	Language
Graduation Requirements	Denver Public Schools	Video	New DPS Graduation Requirements and your teen with an IEP	https://youtu.be/cgpVBjguwJI	Free	English
Requisitos de Graduación	Las Escuelas Publicas de Denver	Video	Los nuevos requisitos de graduación de DPS: lo que significan para su hijo adolescente con una IEP	https://youtu.be/oc9jVwCGPTc	Gratis	Español
DPS 18 – 21 SPED Transition Programming	Denver Public Schools	Video	18– 21 SPED Transition programming, school building based & community based	https://youtu.be/0JHwtYljsqc	Free	English
DPS Educacion Especial Programación de Transición 18-21	Las Escuelas Publicas de Denver	Video	Programación 18–21, basada en el edificio escolar y en la comunidad	https://youtu.be/AjGICezxPxM	Gratis	Español
Charter Schools & 2021 Graduation Requirements	Denver Public Schools	Video	DPS Charter Schools & Colorado Graduation Requirements (class of 2021 and beyond)	https://youtu.be/i5IjgPu3Yzk	Free	English
Escuelas autónomas y los requisitos de graduación de 2021	Las Esculeas Publicas de Denver	Video	Requisitos de graduación de Colorado y las Escuelas autónomas de DPS (clase de 2021 y más allá)	https://youtu.be/1Rf9V2BpsyM	Gratis	Español
School to Work Alliance Program (SWAP)	Denver Public Schools & SWAP	Video	The School to Work Alliance Program: What it means for your teen with an IEP	https://youtu.be/o8Y_hhFaCFo	Free	English
El Programa Alianza de la Escuela al Trabajo	Las Esculeas Publicas de Denver Y SWAP	Video	El programa Alianza de la Escuela al trabajo: lo que significa para mi adolescente con un IEP	https://youtu.be/o8Y_hhFaCFo	Gratis	Español
Questions to Ask Each Year for Transition Planning	Denver Public Schools ACEConnect	Video	Questions to Ask During Transition Planning Each School Year: Ages 15 – 21	https://youtu.be/r0k7Uh-SiJo	Free	English
Preguntas para durante la planificación de la transición Cada año escolar	Las Esculeas Publicas de Denver ACEConnect	Video	Preguntas para durante la planificación de la transición Cada año escolar: Edades 15 – 12	https://youtu.be/fTwUtxVDbsk	Gratis	Español
Transition IEP Programming Options for High School Grades 9 – 12	Denver Public Schools	Video	Transition IEP Programming Options for High School Grades 9 – 12 What it means for your teen with an IEP	https://youtu.be/w1HvU2nxJxM	Free	English
Opciones de programación del IEP de transición para la escuela secundaria Grados 9 – 12	Las Esculeas Publicas de Denver	Video	Opciones de programación del IEP de transición para la escuela secundaria Grados 9 – 12 Lo que significa para su adolescente con un IEP	https://youtu.be/KmqfNE64mD4	Gratis	Español
Collaborating with School & District Staff for Transition Planning	Denver Public Schools	Video	DPS Middle & High School Special Ed: Who can I ask to partner with for the Transition IEP?	https://youtu.be/K5tzobsYmDI	Free	English
Collaborando con Professionales de la Escuela y Distrito para Planificación de Transición	Las Esculeas Publicas de Denver	Video	Educación Especial de la Escuela Secundaria de DPS: ¿a quién debo asociarme x el IEP transición?	https://youtu.be/gc-3E6ZO9hU	Gratis	Español