Life Without a Filter: A Parent’s Guide to Disability Transition, Self-Directed Adult Services & Life After Special Education
Life Without a Filter is a podcast for parents of young adults with disabilities navigating the transition from special education to adult services, with a strong focus on Self-Direction and Participant-Directed supports.
Hosted by a parent with lived experience, the podcast offers honest conversations, practical guidance, and real-world examples to help families feel less alone and more confident about their next steps.
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, unsure where to start, or trying to understand Self-Direction in your state, this podcast will help you feel less alone and more confident about your next steps—while offering ideas you can adapt anywhere in the U.S.
Life Without a Filter: A Parent’s Guide to Disability Transition, Self-Directed Adult Services & Life After Special Education
Episode 9: Transition 201: A Holistic Look at The Arc of Massachusetts Transition Timeline
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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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As a Disclaimer, I am NOT a lawyer, a medical doctor, or a licensed psychologist. I am writing this blog as a mom sharing her journey and opinions. My views are my own and should not be construed as any direct medical or legal advice. (I hate having to write a disclaimer, but this is the world we live in!)