Find Helpful Resources for Transition Planning:

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 […]

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

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

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

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