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College & Education
Explore colleges, vocational programs, certificates, continuing education, accommodations, disability services, and other learning options.
Preparing for Adult Life
Teen & Adult Pathways
Explore education, transition planning, adult services, self-advocacy, relationships, decision-making, and greater independence.
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Plan for changing opportunities and needs
Use these areas to explore options with the teenager or adult, including their priorities, communication preferences, strengths, and support needs.
01College & Education
Explore colleges, vocational programs, certificates, continuing education, accommodations, disability services, and other learning options.
02Transition After High School
Prepare for changes in education, services, healthcare, transportation, routines, employment, and daily responsibilities.
03Adult Services & Eligibility
Research available programs, eligibility requirements, applications, waitlists, documentation, and changes from child to adult services.
04Self-Advocacy & Decision-Making
Support people in understanding choices, expressing preferences, asking for accommodations, setting goals, and participating in decisions.
05Identity, Friendships & Relationships
Explore identity, belonging, friendships, dating, boundaries, consent, communication, and safer social connection.
06Skills for Greater Independence
Build practical skills for routines, money, transportation, appointments, household tasks, safety, communication, and community participation.
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Transition After High School
Prepare for changes in education, services, healthcare, transportation, routines, employment, and daily responsibilities.
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Adult Services & Eligibility
Research available programs, eligibility requirements, applications, waitlists, documentation, and changes from child to adult services.
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Self-Advocacy & Decision-Making
Support people in understanding choices, expressing preferences, asking for accommodations, setting goals, and participating in decisions.
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Identity, Friendships & Relationships
Explore identity, belonging, friendships, dating, boundaries, consent, communication, and safer social connection.
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Skills for Greater Independence
Build practical skills for routines, money, transportation, appointments, household tasks, safety, communication, and community participation.
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