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Transition Planning

Transition Planning

Transitions can be challenging for many young people, and for a child or young adult with a disability, it can often be complex and may require pre-planning and involvement from multiple sources. Whether your family is looking to create an Independent Education Plan (IEP), looking for information on scholarships for post-secondary education, securing a volunteer or paid position or applying for financial support, the articles and resources below will provide tips for their success and will help to identify ways to prepare them (and you) for life as a young adult.

Transition Planning from High School

TD Secure Futures and the RBC Future Launch Programs both aim to support youth with physical disabilities. With their generous financial support, Easter Seals Ontario was able to provide content, instruction and practical support to youth in an effort to prepare them as they transition from high school to post-secondary education.

The video content and resources below will assist youth and their families by providing helpful information and inspiration as they transition from youth to adulthood.

Pathways to Success Video Series - Transition Planning for Youth with Physical Disabilities

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Transition Planning: Lived Experiences

Transitional Challenges and Successes

Maayan Ziv is an activist, photographer and entrepreneur based in Toronto, Canada. From a young age, Maayan, who lives with muscular dystrophy, has challenged norms and worked within her community to increase awareness of disability issues and improve accessibility, through her work as Founder & CEO of AccessNow

Journey from Highschool to Post-Secondary

Sebastien Parent, was a 2022 Provincial Easter Seals Ambassador and currently studies Media Communications at Cambrian College. Sebastian lives with cerebral palsy and uses his passion for storytelling and creativity to inspire and empower others.

Read more about Sebastian’s Journey from Highschool to Post-Secondary.

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Money Management

Managing Personal Finances

Saving for the Future

TD Financial Literacy Worksheets

  • Money Talks – Financial Fundamentals for Youth with Disabilities
  • Money Talks – Worksheet 1 – Money and Emotions Worksheet
  • Money Talks – Worksheet 2 – Facing Challenges Worksheet
  • Money Talks – Worksheet 3 – Choosing a Bank
  • MoneyTalks-Worksheet-4-Information-about-RDSP
  • MoneyTalks-Worksheet-5-Banking-Safety-Worksheet
  • MoneyTalks-Worksheet-6-Tracking-your-Spending
  • MoneyTalks-Worksheet-7-Creating-a-Spending-plan-Worksheet
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Preparing for Employment

Preparing for Work – Helpful Hints

Ontario Public Service/Summer Jobs

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Planning for Post-Secondary

Scholarship Canada including OSAP

Disability Supports at Colleges & Universities


Find Helpful Resources for Transition Planning

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Financial Support for Adults with Disabilities

Ontario Disability Support Program

ODSP offers income support and benefits.
www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/social/odsp/

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Moving to Post-secondary Education

Apprenticeships

Find out how you qualify and apply to be an apprentice in a skilled trade.
www.ontario.ca/page/start-apprenticeship

Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities

www.ontario.ca/page/ministry-training-colleges-universities

Ontario Student Assistance Program

Find out how you can get help paying for college or university.
www.ontario.ca/page/osap-ontario-student-assistance-program

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Getting Ready for Employment

  • At school in Grades 9 to 12 – Blog Article
  • Transition Planning and the Individual Education Plan (IEP) – Blog Article
  • Volunteering – Blog Article
Ontario Disability Support Program: Employment Supports

Supports for students age 16 to 18 and adults over the age of 18 to obtain and maintain employment.
www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/social/odsp/employment_support/index.aspx

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Adult Developmental Services

The Path Forward

Integrated Transition Planning for Students with Developmental Disabilities.
www.mcss.gov.on.ca/documents/en/mcss/social/SAMS_IntegratedTransitionPlan_EN.pdf

Developmental Services Ontario

Your access point for adult developmental services and supports.
www.dsontario.ca/

Passport

Individualized Funding Program – Passport is a program that helps adults 18 years or older with a developmental disability to participate in their communities.
www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/developmental/serviceSupport/passport.aspx

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Transition Supports

Transition Planning Windsor-Essex for Youth with Developmental Disabilities

The purpose of this website is to give contact information, some tips, resources and practical information to assist with the transition away from the school system and into life as an adult.
https://planyourtransition.com/

Accessing Health Information Resources during the Transition from Pediatric to Adult Healthcare

Trying to get health information resources during the transition from pediatric to adult healthcare can be daunting and overwhelming. The following tips are offered to help you navigate your way and access resources available to you.
https://services.easterseals.org/accessing-health-information-resources-during-the-transition-from-pediatric-to-adult-healthcare/


Ministry of Education – Creating Pathways to Success

The Ministry of Education provides additional resources for some of the key transitions are described, as well as methods to ensure that they are as smooth as possible.

Ontario.ca | Transition Planning


Education.EasterSeals.org – Easter Seals Kids at School

Visit our Easter Kids at School blog at Education.EasterSeals.org to find helpful information about Special Education, SEAC, and Transitions.

Education.EasterSeals.org


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