Transitioning
Autism Speaks: Transition Toolkit
A transition document specifically for individual with autism.
Transition Coalition
Providing online information, support, and professional development on topics related to the transition from school to adult life for youth with disabilities.
Maryland Transitioning Youth
Maryland Transitioning Youth Website for families and youth with disabilities. Here you will find information and resources for transition planning, post-secondary education, employment services and much more.
Securing a Future for Your Child with a Disability: A Parent’s Guide to Adult Services in Fairfax County, Arlington County, and City of Alexandria. Written by Stephanie Sampson in 2012, this document gives a checklist for parents, a transitioning roadmap, and much more information in order to be aware of what is necessary to secure a good future for a child with special needs. This is written for Virginia parents and is an excellent special needs resource guide.
Montgomery College, Challenge Classes and Graduate Transition Program
The Rockville Campus is the site of Challenge classes (fall, spring, summer) and the GTP program (fall and spring semesters).The challenge courses help adults with developmental disabilities function more independently in the home, at work, and in the community. Of equal importance, students have the opportunity to increase their social and community awareness by visiting Montgomery College and learning what it has to offer. Montgomery College’s Graduate Transition program is a custom-tailored program for developmentally disabled students. The program helps students transition to greater independent living through developmentally appropriate educational employment training and life-skill services. Student take classes in the morning and work in the afternoon.
Mason LIFE Program at George Mason University
The Mason LIFE Program is an innovative post-secondary program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who desire a university experience in a supportive academic environment. The Mason LIFE Program presents our George Mason students opportunities such as: instructor, resident advisor, internship, practicum, licensure, independent study, field work, mentor, Best Buddy, and volunteer to gain important experiences and knowledge to work successfully with students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Please e-mail Heidi J. Graff, hgraff@gmu.edu for any further questions.
MCTransitions
Montgomery County Transitioning Adults is a grassroots discussion and e-group for families of adults with mild to significant disabilities as they transition from school age entitlements in Maryland to a young adulthood and beyond. Members include adults with the disability, their families and interested professionals working in pre-and post-transitioning services. Purpose is to share information, provide support and work to improve services and outcomes for adults with disabilities in Maryland. The MCTrans E-group is a source of information in addition to the website and periodic meetings. Please contact Reda Sheinberg (reda.sheinberg@mctransitions.org) for further information.
