Transition to Adulthood

As students who have IEPs get older and progress through school, his/her special education program is required to focus more intentionally on preparing that student for life after high school.  In Virginia, this school transition planning must begin by age 14, but can begin even earlier.

For students, and their families, the thought of  TRANSITIONING from school services to the adult world can be overwhelming. Many are unsure of what is meant by transition services and wonder how to begin planning. There will be many types of plans to consider:  education, medical, planning for your child’s income, signing up for services, housing,  legal protections for your child, career, planning a social life, and more.

Your family doesn’t have to come up with all the right questions, answers, and put together the goals alone.  PEATC is here to help. 

                                                                Logan Is Ready for Graduation

PEATC Factsheets & Resource Documents 

• Applied Studies Diploma
• Centers for Independent Living-Families
• Graduation Requirements
• Keeping up with Medicaid Waiver Contacts
• Medicaid Waivers
• Military Entrance after High School
• Profile of a VA Graduate
• Transfer of Rights
• Transition Planning for the Future Be Ready Start Early
• Turning 18 in Virginia A Resource Document
• Social Security Resources 2021

Helpful Transition Related Resources 

• ABLEnow 
• Centers for Independent Living in Virginia
• Community Services Board (CSBs) in Virginia
• Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services: Housing Information for People with a Developmental Disability
• How the DD Waiver Works – Arc of Virginia
• Supported Decision Making Resources – disAbility Law Center of Virginia
• The Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)
• The Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired (DBVI)
• Virginia Department of Education: Special Education – Transition Services for Students with Disabilities
• Virginia Department of Education: Transfer of Rights for Students with Disabilities upon Reaching the Age of Majority in Virginia
• Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center