Planning

• Discuss the transition process with your planning team and set target dates for decisions
• Ensure that your Individual Program Plan (IPP) reflects an evolving vision for adult life
• Review the informational brochure by the State Council on Development Disabilities

Legal and Financial 

• Update financial status and family estate plans
• Establish personal bank account
• Consider the financial resources available to you, including public benefits, such as Social Security, SSI/SSP, or Medi-Cal
• Investigate Special Needs Trusts

Responsibility and Independence 

• Develop community safety & emergency help skills
• Develop opportunities to gain away-from-home experience
• Look for Special Olympics and inclusion programs available through the local Parks and Recreation Departments

Education

• Learn about educational and transition programs available through your school
• Explore post-secondary program options such as Community Colleges and four-year universities as appropriate

Living Arrangements

• Work and Volunteering
• Research volunteering and community service activities
• Obtain work permit for employment before 18
• Explore youth employment opportunities
• Review the information brochure on the Employment First policy from TCRC
• Learn about adult day and vocational services

Transportation

• Assess community mobility skills and develop a plan for transportation options, including public transportation and travel training