What planning should occur for young adults with disabilities?
It is important to plan ahead so that teenagers with disabilities can learn skills necessary for employment, post-secondary education, and/or community living as an adult. By the time a student is 14, and thereafter, the committee will begin planning for the student’s transition to adulthood based on the child’s desired long-term goals. The IEP will include programs and services to prepare for adult life. Children with disabilities should be encouraged to attend the committee meeting when transition planning is discussed.
