Suggested
Transition Activities for
"Other Post School and Adult Living Objectives"
- Collect information regarding the student’s
desired residential life beyond high school and a
residential postsecondary education setting
- Post secondary housing options have been identified
- Application made for post secondary housing
- Application made to post secondary educational
options
- Application made for financial assistance to
access post secondary training/learning options
- Plan for accessing post secondary education that
matches student’s career choice
- Demonstrates self confidence (i.e. communicates
need for appropriate accommodations, practices self-advocacy
skills in a variety of settings, feels good about
self)
- Demonstrates self awareness (i.e. understanding
of physical self; identifies abilities, interests,
areas of weakness; understands personal emotions;
understands the implications of disability; understands
and identifies personal goals)
- Register to vote and learn about the election
process
- Register for selective service and learn about
public service obligations/opportunities
- Obtain a driver’s license
- Obtain assistance to complete a tax return
- Explore insurance issues/needs
- Explore guardianship issues and estate planning
- Apply for disability card for reduced fees with
public transportation
- Obtain assistance on management of financial
resources and legal issues
- Learn about managing/maintaining/performing
simple repairs on a home and obtaining modifications/accommodations
- Open a bank account and manage finances/budget/bills
- Apply for credit cards and manage personal
debt
- Apply for housing assistance (HUD)
- Apply for consumer education on home buying
and informed decision-making
- Visit adult service providers in the community
- Learn about expectations for eating in restaurants
- Obtain information on managing personal health
and fitness
- Meet with a social worker to discuss interpersonal
skill development
- Plan for vacation/leisure activities
- Learn about consumer skills, rights, and responsibilities
- Join the local YMCA, YWCA, health club, or
community recreation center
- Obtain information about financial planning
and investing
- Contact the state Commission for the Blind
and Visually Impaired to obtain training on independent
living
