Transition to Adulthood: Websites

This service is only available to students enrolled in Notre Dame College. In addition to traditional degree opportunities, the ASC offers a non-degree granting program that gives aid to future college success.

A resource for schools, medical providers and families on how to incorporate current and future medical needs for teens and young adults into transition plans.

Online discussion forum that reports news and includes submitted personal experiences on how best to deal with the daily challenges of autism.

Website that offers a comprehensive guide for transitioning teens to adulthood.

Advocacy group that organizes an online community of adults and youths with autism.

A free tool for professionals working with transitional teens and adults with ASD that assesses the behaviors and competencies youth need to achieve their long term goals.

Employment First is a national initiative that is a critical priority for the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP). It is to invest in systems that result in increased community-based, integrated employment opportunities for individuals with significant disabilities. This priority reflects a framework for a systems change that is centered on the premise that all citizens, including individuals with significant disabilities, are capable of full participation in integrated employment and community life.

To learn more about federal resources and agendas please visit the U.S. Dept. of Labor website.

In Ohio, Employment First means giving every individual with a disability the opportunity to work in the community alongside non-disabled peers. Ohio task-force states that every person has abilities, skills and talents to enrich the community and people around us. We envision a time when every working-age adult with developmental disabilities has opportunity to explore their career options and seek jobs that fit their skills and interests.

To learn more about what Employment First looks like in Ohio visit the Ohio Employment First website.

Transition planning is crucial for successful employment post-high school. The Ohio Employment First Transition Task-force has created helpful materials to guide IEP teams and families in creating a comprehensive transition plan.

To see resources and documents visit the Ohio Employment First website.

This downloadable guide is intended to help students with ASD become better prepared for college life and academics. This guide addresses challenges that are both universal and unique to college students with autism by providing information, guidance, and resources that address them. Finding Your Way offers practical advice from autism experts; powerful narratives from self-advocates; and relevant resource tools. It is intended to help readers anticipate and improve their academic and social situations by advocating for themselves.

Interactive lessons that simulate day-to-day activities, including banking, safety, and grocery shopping.

Founded and led by youth with disabilities, KASA focuses on developing leadership in adolescents with disabilities and educating communities about disability awareness.

NCWD/Youth works to ensure that transition age youth are provided full access to high quality services in integrated settings to gain education, employment and independent living.

Resource bank of information on disabilities in infants, toddlers, children and youth.

OCALI’s webcasts on transition to adulthood, including videos on government benefits, employment and post-secondary information.

Includes guides, webcasts, workshops and information on services throughout the autism journey, from diagnosis to adulthood.

A university professor gives his account of what the college experience was like for him as a young person with Asperger’s.

The Center supports educators and other professionals serving high school students with ASD, as well as supporting adolescents and their families in achieving optimal outcomes during and after high school.

Training materials, how-to booklets and guides are available for staff members working with students with autism.

This site allows you to choose the Transition Domain (Employment, Education/Training, Independent Living) that you wish to explore transition assessments for. Once you choose a domain, you may then choose the appropriate grade level(s), and the disability area(s) that are most similar to the needs of the student(s) you are assessing.

A helpful guide for individuals with disabilities understand their rights and how to access voting places.

Website that unites college students with disabilities in access to higher education and employment issues.

Website that covers many topics for parents and families of transitional young adults with autism.

A Curriculum-based tool that can help young adults plan for life after high school. It provides content and interactive activities for teens to connect with what’s important to them.

Website resource with transition and self-determination tools.