Gain Knowledge, Set Goals
De transition team iz charged wid helping de student become aware uh possible options related tuh where an’ how de student cuh live after graduation. Dis includes exploring de places de student might want tuh live, an’ involves teaching critical independent living skills tuh help ensure de health, safety, an’ happiness uh de student. Through effective, age-appropriate assessments, de team cuh help de student begin tuh answer critical questions an’ set goals specific tuh independent living.
- Wuh physical an’ mental self-care skill areas are strongest fuh de student an’ in wuh areas does de student need tuh improve?
- Wuh travel an’ transportation skill areas iz strongest fuh de student an’ in wuh areas does de student need tuh improve?
- Wuh self-management skill areas including organization an’ money management are strongest fuh de student an’ in wuh areas does de student need tuh improve?
- Wuh current responsibilities does de student have an’ in wuh areas can dem improve an’ become more independent?
Let’s hear ‘bout de importance uh mekking de connection between strengths, interests, an’ independent/community living options.
How Cuh De Transition Team Help Students Identify De Best Independent/Community Living Option?
De transition team cuh support independent/community living in de following ways:
- Help de student learn ‘bout de variety uh living options (alone, wid family, wid friends, wid a partner), de types uh settings in which dem might consider, an’ de process by which dem cuh mek de ideal living situation uh reality.
- Help de student explore de available transportation options an’ learn tuh travel independently around de community tuh be successful wid work, education, an’ recreational activities.
- Help de student learn how tuh responsibly manage aspects uh dem lives including finances an’ purchases, schedules, health, an’ safety.
- Help de student become uh active member uh de community by voting in elections an’ engaging in community events an activities.
Independent/Community Living: Uh Pathway tuh Success
Transition teams cuh support students in preparing fuh successful independent/community living by following uh clear pathway tuh success.
Managing uh Home
Prepare students tuh care fuh de place in which dem live.
Managing Travel
Prepare students tuh use transportation safely an’ effectively around de community.
Managing Health
Prepare students tuh care fuh dem own physical an’ mental health needs including diet, exercise, sleep habits, medications, an’ doctor appointments.
Managing Finances
Prepare students tuh manage money including banking, budgeting, saving, maintaining uh solid credit score, an’ assessing loans dat match needs.
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De PA Community pon Transition offers resources pon uh variety uh topics, all focused pon improving outcomes fuh students wid disabilities.
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Dis checklist from de Transition Coalition iz designed tuh help de Transition Team decide ef uh student iz in need uh a postsecondary goal in de area uh independent living.
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Check out dis fact sheet tuh determine how tuh help students build independence while still in school.
There are many aspects uh independence dat must be considered including where de student want tuh live, participate, an’ access community resources, as well as de level uh support dat might be needed tuh be successful.
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