#Life Without a Filter
The up's and down's and everything in between on our journey with our young adult with disabilities. Join us as we talk about our journey through the Special Education process and into a Self-Direction Programming adult service model.
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Episode 9: Transition 201: A Holistic Look at The Arc of Massachusetts Transition Timeline
If you support a young adult with a disability, the transition from school to adult services can feel overwhelming.
In this week's episode, I break down one of my favorite tools: The Arc of Massachusetts Transition Timeline—a resource that takes a truly holistic approach from ages 13 to 22.
I share what I found most helpful, what I wish the handout included, and how our family navigated key milestones like person-centered planning, travel training, adult service referrals, and preparing for life after public school.
#TransitionPlanning #SpecialEducation #DisabilitySupport #IEP #SelfDirection #AdultServices #FamilyCaregivers #MassachusettsDDS #LifeAfter22
Shownotes:
Transition from School to Adult Life–Timelines https://thearcofmass.org/resource-search/transition-from-school-to-adult-life-time-lines/
DESE Secondary Transition: https://www.doe.mass.edu/specialeducation/iep/transition/
Pre-ETS Transition Services: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/pre-employment-transition-services-pre-ets-0
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