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Time Line for Transition Planning

12-14: 
  • Take vocational and recreational interest inventory
  • Complete travel training assessment
  • Obtain state identification card.  Dept of motor vehicles
  • Locate and confirm social security card
  • Explore Community agencies, recreational options
  • Job shadow for career exploration
  • Review accommodations needed for college
  • Visit College Board

14-16:
  • Obtain information about driving training and license
  • Discuss non-standard testing procedures
  • Obtain work permit from guidance
  • Investigate SSI, SSDI, and Medicaid (Regional SS office, AHEDD)
  • Obtain copy of birth certificate
  • Explore OVR (Office of Vocational Rehabilitation)
  • Apply for accommodations for SAT testing (College Board)
  • Register for PSAT (Practice SAT)

16-17:
  • Research adult living
  • Discuss estate planning, transfer of rights
  • Apply for SSI, SSDI, Medicaid 1 month before 18th birthday
  • If your child is receiving MA under the Disabled Child Category they must reapply as an adult through the local County Assistance Office
  • Explore community based work

18-21:
  • Inform health insurance company of child's disability
  • Obtain rider of continued eligibility
  • Reminder to check status with OVR
  • Visit post-secondary vocational vendors
  • Confirm transfer of rights and/or estate planning
  • Update resume and cover letter
  • Locate adult recreational/social centers
  • Confirm SSI and Medicaid
  • Confirm education, employment and individual living arrangements
  • Selective service registration for males
  • Encourage child to register to vote
  • Your child may be eligible for the Adult Autism Waiver thru Bureau of Autism Services
  • Your child may be eligible for the ACAP and other services provided by the Bureau of Autism Services
  • Your child may continue to be eligible for services via the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
  • Your child may be eligible for the OBRA (Omnibus Reconciliation Act Waiver) For more information please see resource guide on website

Please click here to view the Transition Reference Guide for 2010-11.