Transition planning considers post-secondary outcomes in the areas of education, employment, and independent living. Some examples of post-school outcomes include attending a higher education institution, technical school, military training, competitive employment with or without supports, employment training, and accessing community resources with or without supports. 

Students with disabilities who qualify for special education services and their IEP team. The members of this planning team may include teachers, family members, transition coordinators, counselors, and outside agency representatives. 

Beginning at age 14 (or younger if determined by the IEP team). The planning process is a multi-year process and can be step-by-step.  

Under the Individual with Disabilities Education Act of 2004, transition planning is required for students with disabilities. Federal law requires "appropriate, measurable postsecondary goals based upon age appropriate transition assessments related to training, education, employment, and, where appropriate, independent living skills" (§ 300.320[b][1]).

It involves knowing and understanding the student's aptitudes, goals, abilities, and interests. This information can be obtained through formal and informal transition assessments. The student's intended post-secondary outcomes can be supported through transition services and activities that are implemented during the IEP. 

PATTAN has several resources available for parents and families looking for additional transition resources.

• Job Skills: Getting Ready to Work
• Exploring the Options of a Two- or Four-Year College
• The Importance of Employment - Why Work?
• Secondary Transition: Financial Fundamentals
• Secondary Transition: Preparing for Employment
• Secondary Transition: Customized Employment
• Secondary Transition: Understanding Self-Advocacy
• Pennsylvania Secondary Transition Roadmap
• Entitlement vs Eligibility
• Secondary Transition: Promoting Independent Living While Still in School

• Montgomery County Office of Developmental Disabilities: Serving Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder Brochure

• Montgomery County Office of Mental Health/ Developmental Programs: The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Intellectual Disabilities Division provides supports for persons with a diagnosis of an intellectual disability and children and adults with a diagnosis of Autism. The agency develops individual support plans with the person and their team, and also helps individuals with locating and referring to needed supports, coordinating with service providers, and monitoring the services received. 

• Contact an intake coordinator, at 610-278-5666,  Montgomery County Human Services, 1430 Dekalb St., Norristown, PA 19404

• The Gold Book: Understanding the Office of Developmental Programs (2023): A comprehensive guide for individuals and families as they navigate the ODP service system

• Questions to Ask  When Choosing a Supports Coordination Organization: shared via ARC Alliance

• The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) provides vocational rehabilitation services to eligible persons with disabilities to prepare for, obtain, or maintain employment. 

  • OVR Brochure

  • Pre-Application to OVR directions

    • If you have Supports Coordination but have not yet applied to OVR, please speak with your Supports Coordinator as they can assist in the application to OVR.

• OVR’s Early Reach Initiative aims to increase awareness of OVR services, independent living skills, career planning, and the role of OVR in the transition from school to adult life. 

• Why Work with OVR?- Benefits of working with OVR

• Autism-Specific College Support Programs (ASPs):  free database to identify programs (sponsored by the College Autism Network)
• Best Value Schools: Colleges Supporting Students with Learning Disabilities 
• CeDaR: Campus Disability Resource Database: Search for disability-related information from degree-granting post-secondary institutions
• College Autism Network: Advocacy, research and training for higher educational professionals, employers, researchers, family members, and educators
• College Board: PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, AP, Big Future career/college/scholarship exploration
  • Accommodations on College Board Exams
    • Registering with Accommodations
  • Digital SAT Practice and Preparation: Starting in Spring 2024, students will take the SAT Suite of Assessments digitally.  Refer to this page for practice, checklists, SAT prep via Khan Academy, timelines, etc.
    • Using Accommodations on Digital Tests
  • Big Future: career/college/scholarship exploration
• College Consensus: 30 Best Colleges for Students with Learning Disabilities 
• College Guide for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students
• College Planning Checklist: for Grades 9-10
• College Planning Checklist: for Grade 11
• College Planning Checklist: for Grade 12
• Contact information for Pennsylvania Post-Secondary Offices for Disabilities Services (from PA Secondary Transition)
• Differences between Secondary and Post-secondary Education: Brief description of legal differences, documentation, self-advocacy, parental role, instructional differences, and student responsibilities  
• D.R.E.A.M. Partnership
• Exploring the Option for a Two-or Four-Year College- considerations to discuss when exploring different post-secondary education options
• Finding Your Way: A College Guide for Students on the Spectrum: Published by the Organization for Autism Research, the publication is a resource tool that focuses on self-advocacy, academics, campus life, and career and money.
• Institute on Disabilities at Temple University
• Hope Learning Center: serves young adults with autism who are transitioning to college and/or employment through social events, group meetings, coaching and classes, with emphasis on community, skills, and connections.
• Making My Way Through College: A Guide for Students with Disabilities: A variety of topics that include how to prepare for the transition to college
• National Center for Learning Disabilities:  Scholarships and Awards
• NOCTI Resources for Pennsylvania: The Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Career and Technical Education (BCTE) contracts with NOCTI to provide credentialing tools and resources to support the state’s career and technical education (CTE) programs.  NOCTI has developed customized tests for several Pennsylvania Programs of Study standards. Development includes supplemental study guides for each customized assessment. 
• Post-Secondary Education Expectations
• Ruby's Rainbow: a non-profit dedicated to providing college scholarships for students with Down Syndrome to support their dreams of higher education and independence
• Scholarships Information for Students with ID, Autism, and Other Disability Scholarships: updated as of January 2024
• Think College (Search for colleges and universities with programming for students with intellectual disabilities!)
  • New Resources in Spanish/Nuevos Recursos en Español
    • Family page/Recursos para Familias
    • Resource Library

Schools:

• Arcadia University's REAL Certificate: for students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
• Bucks County Community College's AACHIEVE Program: for students with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Carnegie Mellon University's Olitsky Family Foundation Career Readiness Program aims to reduce barriers to employment for individuals who might identify with having cognitive or emotional differences.  The program, available to any student, takes a multifaceted approach that includes 1:1 coaching, career readiness workshops, and student-employer connect events. If you are interested in learning more about the program or would like to participate in any future events, please email Amy Tavares at atavares@andrew.cmu.edu.  
  • Neurodiversity Hub: The aim of the Neurodiversity Hub is to offer focused training programs, academic accommodations, assistive technologies, and flexible study arrangements; link neurodivergent students with work experience, internships, and employment opportunities; improve employability of neurodivergent university students; and further the development of resources.
• Chestnut Hill College: Neurodiversity Initiative for degree-seeking students designed to support a student’s journey to reach the pinnacle of their college experience, emerging prepared to be an independent, innovative thinker, contributing to and engaging with a global society using their unique skills. 
  • Neurodiversity Events
• Drexel University's Center for Autism and Neurodiversity (CAN) is a fee-based student-centered program for current neurodivergent Drexel students, with the goal of promoting academic and social competency, self-advocacy, interpersonal skills, independent living, and social integration. Staff may assist students with self-advocating, course registration, securing tutoring, time management, organization, and communicating with instructors.  
• East Stroudsburg University's CILLS (Career, Independent Living, and Learning Studies): A non-degree certificate program that operates on a three-year cycle; designed to provide individuals with intellectual disabilities learning experiences within a university setting, off-campus housing, and vocational training
• Eastern University's College Success Program: for students with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder
• PennWest Edinboro University's BASIS Program: for students with autism
• Gwynedd Mercy University's Integrated Studies: for students with intellectual disabilities
• Hiram G. Andrews Center
• Indiana University of Pennsylvania's Labyrinth Center for Autism Spectrum Support: a multidimensional program for students with Autism Spectrum Diagnosis plus students with related disabilities. Program components include a one-credit course taken each semester, academic and life coaching, supervised study sessions, and peer/faculty mentoring. 
• Johnson College: a private, two-year college offering 17 associate degree and 4 academic certificate programs
  • SOAR (Students Occupationally and Academically Ready): Save money on tuition, learn in-demand skills, and other benefits if one qualifies for SOAR (qualifications include graduating from an approved secondary technical school program of study, maintain a 2.75 GAP in the technical course, achieve competent or advanced on NOCTI, complete competency list at the proficiency level, apply to a program at Johnson College that offers SOAR credit, attend college within three years of HS graduation, etc.)
• Kutztown University's My Place: for students who have a diagnosis of autism, autism spectrum disorder, or pervasive developmental disorder
• Landmark College (Putney, Vermont): a college for students who learn differently: dyslexia, autism, ADHD, executive functioning challenges
  • A Guide to Assessing College Readiness: For Parents of College-Bound Children with Learning Disabilities or AD/HD
• Lehigh Carbon Community College's Success, Engagement Education, Determination (SEED) Program:  provides comprehensive "direct" services for students with disabilities interested in college training to develop skills in transition, academic, and/or career areas, through mentoring, coaching, work experiences, instruction, and training. 
• Autism Initiative at Mercyhurst University (AIM): designed to facilitate and support the adjustment and progression of college students on the autism spectrum in domains of college life (including academics, independent living, social, community engagement) through weekly meetings, peer mentoring, limited specialized housing, access to the AIM Career Path Program, etc. 
• Millersville University's Integrated Studies: for students with an intellectual disability
• Mitchell College (CT): Thames at Mitchell College: a holistic-based program designed to support students as they experience college campus life, gain social confidence, take personalized courses, and experience living away from home.
• Montgomery County Community College (PA):
  • Power Program: An individual career and education plan to focus an individual's career and college activities; provides information about their chosen career and/or educational path; provides assistance completing financial aid applications, registration, and course selection for those pursuing further college coursework; receive two free college credits; full use of the College's student facilities, programs and services; a stipend to offset travel expenses.  Contact Teyne Crum Obasuyi for more information 
• Pennsylvania College of Technology's ASPIE Pre-College Program: pre-college program for students with autism
• Pennsylvania State University:
  • Life Education Occupational Studies (LEOS): Located at Penn State's Lehigh Valley campus, the LEOS program supports students who have intellectual disabilities and developmental delays.  The LEOS program combines individualized coaching sessions, group seminars, and audited academic courses to facilitate self-advocacy and independence for students. As a sister program to University Park’s Worklink and Penn State Harrisburg’s Career Studies programs, LEOS offers education and training for students to gain meaningful employment and independent living skills, while accessing classes and clubs on the Penn State Lehigh Valley campus. 
  • Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
• Purdue University: Disability Resource Center Peer Mentor Program (PMP) partners incoming and current DRC students to foster a sense of belonging to help navigate the collegiate environment
• Slippery Rock University's ATLAS Program: for students with an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis
• St. Joseph's University:
  • ASPIRE Program: for students on the autism spectrum
  • Pathways to Authentic College Experiences (PACE): 4-year certificate program for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ages 17-25 who have exited high school services).  Four components include academics, social, employment, and independent living/residential (optional).
• Temple University's Leadership and Career Studies
• Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology: A residential, two-year accredited technical college
• The University of Arizona's SALT Center: fee-based academic support program that supports students with mild to moderate learning and attention challenges; services may include student support specialists, tutoring, workshops and seminars, educational technology, and psychological and wellness services
• University of Delaware's Spectrum Scholars Program: supports students with autism
• University of Maryland's NATS program: a skills training program for UMD college students that offers specialized training in social communication, executive functioning, and self-advocacy skills in individual and group settings, offered through the Department of Hearing and Speech Services.
• Villanova University's VUnited Scholars: for students with an intellectual disability
• West Chester University's RAM Initiative: for students with an intellectual disability
• West Chester University's DUB-C Autism Program: provides supports to degree-seeking West Chester University Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • College Autism Readiness Retreat (CARR)
• Widener University's Integrated Professional Studies: for students who have a diagnosis of an intellectual difference
• York College's SAS Connections Program: Student-centered program that provides support and education for neurodiverse students in the areas of social competencies, community, wellness, academics, professional growth and culture. 

• abilityJOBS: job site for people with disabilities helping to connect businesses, governments and non-profits with talented job seekers
• AHEDD is a private, non-profit organization that provides employment services for people with disabilities. They contract with the Social Security Administration (SSA) under the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance Program (WIPA) and the Ticket to Work Program (TTW). Phone:(866) 902-4333   Email: philadelphia.pa@ahedd.org
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) National Network: When is an employer required to make a reasonable accommodation? Refer to the Reasonable Accommodations in the Workplace handout for a brief overview.
• Spanish Resources
• Employment Resource Hub: addresses specific themes and commonly asked questions related to employment and the ADA (including fact sheets, handbooks, guides, etc.)
• Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE): organization focused on inclusive employment and career advancement opportunities for individuals with disabilities; many Learning Resources available!
• Career OneStop: Your source for career exploration, training and jobs (Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor)
• Google Career Certificates: Professional-level training from Google. Earn professional career certificates while learning at your own pace, all online. Cost is dependent on type of certificate and/or exams.
• Hiram G. Andrews Center
• Job Accommodation Network: guidance on job accommodations and disability employment issues with the assistance of JAN consultants and employment specialists.  Resources available for employers, employees, and others (legal/union/specialists)
• Ken's Krew:  provides job training, support, and placement for individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities in the competitive work environment.   
• MontcoWorks Employment Resource Guide: Open Positions and Other resource for Seniors/Students Seeking Summer Employment or Entry into the Workforce in Montgomery County (June 2022)
•  National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes: A Guide to Vocational Rehabilitation for Deaf Youth
• National Employment Resource Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing: from the National Association of the Deaf (NAD)), the NERC is dedicated to promoting improved employment of deaf and hard of hearing people
• Pennsylvania Career Link- Montgomery County: The PA CareerLink provides personalized assistance with finding jobs. The center can help individuals with determining their skill set, planning their career path, building of a resume and interviewing skill practice, obtaining information about job fairs and recruitment opportunities, connections with training programs, and information about financial aid options.  Phone: (610) 270-3429 
• SkillsUp PA- free, online job skill training for PA residents. Includes training for career pathways, industry training recommendations, badges and certificates of completion, etc. 
• Job Skills: Getting Ready for Work- Descriptors of communication, interpersonal and decision-making skills
• Preparing for Employment- considerations to keep in mind in the preparation for employment
• The Importance of Employment: Why Work?
• U.S. Department of Labor: Office of Disability Employment Policy: Youth, Disclosure, and the Workplace Why, When, What, and How: Fact sheet on when, why, what and how to disclose your disability in the workplace

• Autism Housing Network: database of user-generated resources and residential opportunities 
• CBT Center for Anxiety and OCD: specializes in the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to treat OCD, social anxiety, GAD, emetophobia, separation anxiety, hair pulling, skin picking, perfectionism, panic, gifted intensities, ARFID and PAN/PANDAS among others. Staff includes those who are cross-trained in treating comorbidities including depression, ADHD and ASD.  In-person and teletherapy available.
• Center on Youth Voice, Youth Choice: Resource Center for youth with disabilities. Research, advocacy, and education about alternatives to guardianship (A2G). 
  • Turning 18: What Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Should Know: one-to-three-minute videos with self-advocates who explain about the transfer-of-rights, transition planning, turning 18, alternatives to guardianship, self-advocacy, decision-making, etc.
• Easter Seals: provides services and supports (i.e. early childhood programs, autism services, medical rehabilitation, employment services, veterans' services, etc.).  Public education, policy, and advocacy initiatives also empower individuals with disabilities, their families, and community, through a national network of affiliates.
  • "Autism after Age 21" article
• Freedom Valley Disability Enablement: The Freedom Valley Disability Enablement Center, a Pennsylvania CIL,  provides independent living services to individuals with disabilities of any age in Montgomery County. Core Services include: Information and referral, Peer-support counseling, individual advocacy, independent living skills training.  Email: FVDC-CIL@msn.com
• Full Spectrum Fitness: (Bala Cynwyd, PA) specializes in individualized exercise programs for neurodiverse teens and adults with a diagnosis of (but not limited to): Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Dyspraxia, ADD/ADHD, Traumatic Brain Injury, Sensory Processing Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Social Communication Disorder, Obsessive Compulsion Disorder, etc.
• Getting Ready for When Your Teen Reaches the Age of Majority: A Parent's Guide: Learn about who decides the age of majority and what the age of majority is in different states, what the transfer of parental rights means, tips for parents, concerns for competency, guardianship, and other resources 
• Got Transition? National resource hub on health care transition; aims to "improve transition from pediatric to adult healthcare through the use of evidence driven strategies for healthcare professionals, youth, young adults, and their families" 
• Guardianship in the state of Pennsylvania
• Housing Resources for People with Disabilities: information on housing programs (federal, state, and local)
• Judith Creed Horizons for Achieving Independence Center (JCHAI): Encourages and assists adults with disabilities in developing independent living skills
• Carousel Connections:  builds independence in the home, on the job, and on the go! Growth is built on relationships and connections to others, self-determination and advocacy, and person-centered planning.
• Liberty Housing Development Corporation: not-for-profit Community Housing Development Organization that aims to develop affordable, accessible, integrated housing for people with disabilities and their families
• Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center: Non-profit organization that provides multi-disciplinary team responses to allegations of sexual and physical abuse in Montgomery County (PA), provision of supports to children and their caregivers, and offers Child Abuse Prevention Education and Training.
• Pennsylvania Center for Adapted Sports: Provider of adapted sports to persons with disabilities with 13 sport-and-wellness programs year-round in the Philadelphia area.  Programs include people with spinal cord injuries, amputations, spina bifida, stroke, visual impairments and more.  
• Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA):  works to provide affordable homeownership and rental apartment options for older adults, low- and moderate-income families, and people with special housing needs
  • HomeWorks Manual of Montgomery County: Mission is to "create a new model of independent living, bringing together adults with physical disabilities to share activities and supports in an accessible, safe, enriching community"
  • Section 811 Project Rental Assistance (PRA): Supportive housing rental assistance for extremely low-income persons with disabilities
• Promoting Independent Living While Still in School- activities that can be done in the home, community and school to promote independent living: 
• Service Animal Resource Hub: provides information and clarity on the often complex topic of service animals (from the American with Disabilities Act National Network (ADANN), including service animal basics, taking a service animal to work, traveling with a service animal, living with a service animal, etc. 
• Services and Supports Directory, a Home and Community Services Information System:   The HCSIS Services and Supports Directory is a tool for individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism (ID/A), their families, and circle of support to locate services and service providers in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The directory can help you locate particular service providers or search for services and supports provided in an individual's community. This directory does not include information on all providers but only of those that have chosen to be listed in it. This directory also provides information about specific services funded by the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) under the home and community-based waiver programs.  
• Sexual Health and Wellness Toolkit: Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC) has developed a toolkit to guide parents/guardians of students with disabilities in discussing Sexual Health and Wellness topics, such as sexuality, self-care, relationships, social skills, and boundaries.  
  • Spanish Version
• Smart Homes Made Simple Project: Grant-funded project to increase independence and support people living in their own homes by helping others learn how to successfully integrate smart home technology into their homes and lives. 
  • Smart Homes Made Simple: Your Guide to Smart Home Technology (Spanish version)
  • Smart Homes Made Simple Self-Assessment Tool (Spanish version)
• Understanding Self-Advocacy - How to discuss self-advocacy (self-advocacy characteristics, when to advocate, and resources for understanding self-advocacy
• Upper Merion Township Police Department: Look for the Special Needs Registry under Resources. Special needs registry is intended to work collaboratively with the police department to assist residents with special needs. The police department is compiling a database to provide first responders with information to help with special needs (with or without their caregiver) when in need of assistance in an emergency. 
• Wheelchair Getaways: Provision of quality rental vans with accessible options

• Bryn Mawr Driver Rehabilitation Program: Outpatient programming from Bryn Mawr Rehab to increase independence.  An initial assessment is conducted to support training and on-the-road training and eventually support the driver's exam.  Services have helped support drivers with physical disabilities, senior citizens looking to retain their driving skills, individuals with ADHD or learning disabilities, families who want to make a van wheel-chair accessible, and for individuals who are looking to retain their driving skills from an illness (i.e. stroke, brain injury, etc.) For more information, call the outpatient driver rehabilitation specialist at 484-596-5000.
• Find My Ride: Online eligibility service for people in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to apply for programs that provide transportation assistance
• John's Driving: driving instruction for new and experienced drivers with varying abilities; offers specialized programs such as StreetSafe Behind-the-Wheel Driving Lessons with certified PA instructors who also have a background in law enforcement 
• My Turn to Drive School: Driver's Education Driver's education is available to the students of the North Montco Technical Career Center as well as the sending schools of North Penn, Souderton, Methacton, Perkiomen Valley and Wissahickon through a new vendor - My Turn to Drive School.  (It is no longer offered through North Montco Technical Career Center.)  
• SEPTA's CCT Connect: Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority's Customized Community Transportation (CCT) paratransit service for senior citizens and individuals with disabilities.  Services are provided by contract carriers who provide rides to customers, train their drivers, and maintain vehicles.  SEPTA oversees the carriers, provides driver training, and manages the reservation/scheduling/service monitoring. 
• TransNet: Suburban Transit Network Inc.: provision of transportation services

• 1847 Financial Firm Provides a special needs planning team who are trained to work with families in developing comprehensive financial strategies for family members with special needs.  Includes planning a "three-person retirement", navigating government benefits and eligibility, advanced insurance planning, etc. and also includes informative sessions about special needs transitions such as establishing special needs trusts, understanding the differences between guardianship and power of attorney, etc.

• Achieva Family Trust: a non-profit organization that provides financial planning through the support and empowerment of people with disabilities and their families through education, outreach, networking and future planning services

• Benefits Counseling Toolkit for Educators and Families: provides information about understanding the differences between  Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), waiver funding, and medical assistance, in addition to understanding how to access the different benefits.  

• Cents and Sensibility: A Guide to Money Management (7th Edition): from the Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (Spanish version available)

  • Family Companion Guide

• Community Health Choices: Medicaid's Managed Care program for people who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid and individuals with physical disabilities.  Coordinates physical health care and long-term services and supports (LTSS). 

• Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Money As You Grow: Help for Parents and Caregivers to help your children's money skills, habits, and attitudes grow

• Discounts, grants, and freebies for individuals with disabilities

• FDIC's Money Smart for Young People: age-appropriate curriculum with lesson plans and guides for educators and caregivers (i.e. Digital Toolkit, lesson plans for K- Grade 2/ Grades 3-5/ grades 6-8/ Grades 9-12)

• Financial Fundamentals: Discussion Starters- Six discussion topics regarding an individual's financial future

• Home and Community Based Services (HCBS), also known as Waiver-Funded Services or Waiver Programs, provide supports and services beyond those covered by the Medical Assistance program. If found eligible for services, some supports offered that may be applicable may include: accessibility adaptations, equipment, technology, and medical supplies; non-medical transportation; service coordination. Access the state COMPASS system to determine eligibility and application for Health and Human Services or contact 1(800).692.7462. 

• MassMutual Eastern Pennsylvania: Special Care planning team to support families with special needs in financial planning, including life care planning, government program integration, family dynamics, legal and tax issues, and financial resource management

• OBRA Waiver: a Home and Community Based Waiver program that may help if the individual has a developmental physical disability 

• PA 529 College and Career Savings Program: Two different savings plans that allow for higher education expenses, some monies for registered apprenticeship programs, in addition to using monies for tuition expenses up to $10,000 at elementary or secondary public, private, or religious schools, in addition to repayment of principal and interest on a qualified education loan for a PA 529 beneficiary or sibling not to exceed $10,000.

• PA ABLE Savings Program: Provides eligible individuals a tax-free way to save for disability-related expenses. Various investment and contribution options. 

  • Presentation Slides

• Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA): provider of student financial aid services through loans, financial aid processing, outreach, and other student aid programs.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI): Application for benefits based on adult eligibility. (For individuals over the age of 18, eligibility is based upon the applicant's income and resources (not parent's income/resources).)  They can begin the application process at https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/disability/ or by calling 1-800-772-1213. 

  • Understanding SSI Home Page (2022)- links to various information to help one understand SSI

  • SSI in Pennsylvania (brochure)

  • What You Need to Know about SSI when You Turn 18 (brochure)

• Charting the Life Course Person-Centered Tools: Tools to identify supports to develop a vision for life for person-centered outcomes
• Mobile Apps to Support Transition
• Planning for the Future Checklist (revised January 2024 in partnership with The PEAL Center's 21 and Able Project, PA Department of of Health, Office of Special Education Programs, PaTTAN, PA Dpt of Labor and Industry/OVR, PA Dpt of Human Services/ODP)
• Secondary Transition Planning FAQs
• Student-Led IEP Process: resources (from PaTTAN) for students, families, and schools
• Transition Discoveries