{"id":5010,"date":"2024-10-29T17:33:36","date_gmt":"2024-10-29T17:33:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alsoweb.org\/?p=5010"},"modified":"2024-10-29T17:36:09","modified_gmt":"2024-10-29T17:36:09","slug":"navigating-the-transition-how-to-support-young-adults-with-disabilities-moving-from-school-to-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alsoweb.org\/nonprofit-blog\/navigating-the-transition-how-to-support-young-adults-with-disabilities-moving-from-school-to-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Navigating the Transition: How to Support Young Adults with Disabilities Moving from School to Work"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Navigating the Transition: How to Support Young Adults with Disabilities Moving from School to Work<\/h1>\n<p><em>&#8220;We rise to great heights by a winding staircase of small steps.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>-Francis Bacon<\/p>\n<p>The process of advancing from living life as a teenager to taking on the responsibilities of young adulthood can be exciting and challenging. We go from being a free-spirited high school student to a young adult in almost a blink of an eye\u2014and faster than that if you are a parent of one of these young people!<\/p>\n<p>At ALSO, we know these challenges well. We provide lifelong disability support and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.<\/p>\n<p>The key is a series of small steps beginning early in adolescence that, when well-planned and well-supported, add up to major success and positive outcomes toward a satisfying and productive adulthood.<\/p>\n<h2>What are Transition Services for Young Adults with Disabilities?<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3893 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alsoweb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Supported-Employment-1024x731.webp\" alt=\"A developmentally disabled young man puts on a ball cap for work while looking in the mirror.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/alsoweb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Supported-Employment-1024x731.webp 1024w, https:\/\/alsoweb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Supported-Employment-300x214.webp 300w, https:\/\/alsoweb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Supported-Employment-768x548.webp 768w, https:\/\/alsoweb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Supported-Employment-500x357.webp 500w, https:\/\/alsoweb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Supported-Employment.webp 1500w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/731;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/odep\/program-areas\/individuals\/youth\/transition\/federal-partners\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Transition services are processes and programs<\/a><sup>1\u00a0<\/sup>that help students with disabilities prepare for life after graduation from high school. It involves planning for post-secondary education, employment, health care, finances, and housing.<\/p>\n<p>To help students achieve the highest possible level of success in the least restrictive environment, they need to be connected to disability-related support services and programming. Ideally, this should begin when young people are between 14 and 16. This helps them to make informed choices about their options and things that are important to them including,<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Community living<\/li>\n<li>Independent living<\/li>\n<li>Career-building<\/li>\n<li>Health care and retirement benefits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>LEARN MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oregon.gov\/ode\/students-and-family\/SpecialEducation\/SecondaryTransition\/Pages\/Secondary-Transition-for-Students-with-Disabilities.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act guides the youth to adult transition process.<\/a><sup>2<\/sup><\/p>\n<h2>Why Transitioning to Adulthood Can Be Challenging<\/h2>\n<p>Society is just now beginning to acknowledge the extensive barriers that people with disabilities must contend with to gain full community inclusion. Many preconceived notions interfere with positive transition outcomes. For example,<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>People with physical disabilities also\u00a0have cognitive disabilities.<\/li>\n<li>People with intellectual disabilities can&#8217;t learn.<\/li>\n<li>People with disabilities can&#8217;t hold down a job.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Best Tips to Navigate the Transition from School to Work<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3769 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alsoweb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/oakspark2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"An intellectually disabled employee cleans roller skate rentals at a skating rink.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/alsoweb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/oakspark2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alsoweb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/oakspark2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alsoweb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/oakspark2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alsoweb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/oakspark2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/alsoweb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/oakspark2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Encourage Self-Advocacy<\/h3>\n<p>Helping kids with disabilities <a href=\"https:\/\/childmind.org\/article\/learning-disabilities-and-self-advocacy\/#:~:text=Self-advocacy%20is%20the%20ability%20to%20speak%20up%20for,what%20their%20strengths%20and%20weaknesses%20as%20learners%20are\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">speak up for themselves<\/a><sup>3<\/sup>\u00a0starts early. It begins with seemingly minor choices like what clothes to wear in the morning. Through these choices, kids learn that their desires and needs are worthy.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/alsoweb.org\/nonprofit-blog\/why-is-self-advocacy-important-for-people-with-disabilities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">value of self-advocacy<\/a> expands greatly in the school years \u2013 when kids use available resources to help them achieve academic, social, and employment goals.<\/p>\n<p>According to educational specialist, Taina Coleman, MA, Med, \u201cSelf-advocacy is a skill that\u2019s part of self-determination, which is the idea that you are in charge and in control of your own life.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Get a Support System<\/h3>\n<p>A circle of supportive friends, family, and service providers with good knowledge of their disability is a definite advantage to transition-age youth. Other support system members could be:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Health care providers<\/li>\n<li>Direct support professionals<\/li>\n<li>Teachers<\/li>\n<li>Vocational rehabilitation specialists<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Be Aware of Benefits, Finances, and Cost<\/h3>\n<p>Even though the transition planning process begins early, it&#8217;s appropriate to encourage awareness of how finances impact things like social security, adult care, community living, and college expenses. If discussed in a positive manner, these communications can be empowering.<\/p>\n<h3>It&#8217;s Always Ok to Make Changes<\/h3>\n<p>Although experts recommend that the transition plan <a href=\"https:\/\/nvpep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Policy-Statement.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">begin early during the school years,<\/a><sup>4<\/sup> they shouldn&#8217;t be set in stone. This is because, as humans&#8230;our lives will undoubtedly change. Check out these examples:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>A change in family circumstances that allows for someone to provide support in the home setting.<\/li>\n<li>The young person exceeds expectations in attaining a job, getting into college, or functioning in independent living.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Adapting to such changes is key to a successful transition into young adulthood.<\/p>\n<h2>The Impact of Supported Employment Services<\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s no secret that most of us identify ourselves by our employment. This is the same (or more important) for persons with disabilities. For many, employment is their primary link with society.<\/p>\n<p>When individuals with disabilities can function in the world of work, they reap many benefits, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Building relationships<\/li>\n<li>Financial freedom<\/li>\n<li>Improved mental health<\/li>\n<li>Self-esteem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The amazing result of effective partnerships between employers, <a href=\"https:\/\/alsoweb.org\/employment-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">supported employment<\/a> professionals, and, of course, employees, is that more equitable and inclusive communities can flourish.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Support Your Loved One with Disabilities<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3938 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alsoweb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Holly-1024x683-1.jpg\" alt=\"An intellectually disabled person employed at a store.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/alsoweb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Holly-1024x683-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alsoweb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Holly-1024x683-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alsoweb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Holly-1024x683-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alsoweb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Holly-1024x683-1-500x333.jpg 500w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/div>\n<p>If you have a loved one with a disability, there&#8217;s much you can do to help them transition to young adulthood. One of the best steps you can take is to encourage and celebrate self-advocacy (see our advice above).<\/p>\n<p>In addition, you can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be respectful of basic needs, strengths, challenges.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid making assumptions about abilities and needs.<\/li>\n<li>Access available resources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>LEARN MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/alsoweb.org\/nonprofit-blog\/how-can-i-support-a-family-member-or-friend-with-a-disability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Can I Support a Family Member or Friend with a Disability?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Disability Support Services from ALSO<\/h2>\n<p>ALSO is committed to taking the necessary steps for the people we support through our <a href=\"https:\/\/alsoweb.org\/services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">disability support services<\/a>.\u00a0We are firm in our belief that successful transition planning from youth to adulthood for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities is well within reach.<\/p>\n<p>Looking to learn more about ALSO? Click <a href=\"https:\/\/alsoweb.org\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> to discover what we\u2019re all about.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Sources<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>US Department of Labor (UDDOL). (n.d.). Accessed October 22, 2024. Youth transition services. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/odep\/program-areas\/individuals\/youth\/transition\/federal-partners\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/odep\/program-areas\/individuals\/youth\/transition\/federal-partners<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Oregon Department of Education. (n.d.). IDEA Transition Services. Accessed October 22, 2024. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oregon.gov\/ode\/students-and-family\/SpecialEducation\/SecondaryTransition\/Pages\/Secondary-Transition-for-Students-with-Disabilities.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.oregon.gov\/ode\/students-and-family\/SpecialEducation\/SecondaryTransition\/Pages\/Secondary-Transition-for-Students-with-Disabilities.aspx<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Martinelli, K. (n.d.) Learning disabilities and self-advocacy. Accessed October 23, 2024. <a href=\"https:\/\/childmind.org\/article\/learning-disabilities-and-self-advocacy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/childmind.org\/article\/learning-disabilities-and-self-advocacy\/<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Turchi RM, Kuo DZ, Rusher JW, et al; American Academy of Pediatrics, Council on Children With Disabilities, Committee on Medical Liability and Risk Management. Considerations for Alternative Decision-Making When Transitioning to Adulthood for Youth With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Policy Statement. Pediatrics. 2024; 153(6):e2024066841.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nvpep.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Policy-Statement.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PEDS2024066841_proof.pdf<\/a><\/li>\n<li>[SOURCE FOR QUOTES](Author). 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