When should the SVRC begin to work with a transition age youth with disabilities?
While SVRCs can serve as a resource to the students in early transition planning, they are not expected to attend an IEP or develop an IPE for youth prior to age 16. For students ages 14 through 16, the primary role of the DOR counselor will be to provide general coordination, information, and outreach activities about vocational transition planning. Appropriate service coordination activities include providing resource information about vocational rehabilitation, presentations, and staff development. In most cases, the SVRC should become involved with the student during the last one to two years of high school. However, the students unique needs will determine when DOR becomes involved. High school students who are VR consumers may require services for vocational evaluation, assistance with summer or part time work, or other supports to assist them in moving toward becoming economically self-sufficient. It is important to note that the responsibility to serve transition age youth appl
