Last Updated March 2020
This Fact Sheet is available for download in the following languages:
- English: Connect the Dots Transition Tool
- Spanish Español: Para entender la Transicion para jovenes con IDD
Because this Fact Sheet is in checklist form, it is only available as a PDF download. See below for sample images.
Core Resources for Families: Transition, Future Planning, and Self-Advocacy
- Department of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) Transition Toolkit
- The Arc of Illinois: Statewide Developmental Disability Advocacy and Education https://www.thearcofil.org | 815.464.1832
- Illinois Life Span: Information and Advocacy Network https://www.illinoislifespan.org | 1.800.588.7002
- Illinois Department of Human Service Office Locator https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?module=12
- Find Family and Community Resource Centers (FCRC) for SNAP, Cash Assistance, Medicaid
- Find Independent Service Coordination Agency (ISC) for PUNS List and related resources
- Illinois Self Advocacy Alliance: Support, Education and Advocacy for Self-Advocates in Illinois http://selfadvocacyalliance.org
- Special Needs Alliance: Attorneys trained in future planning for individuals with disabilities https://www.specialneedsalliance.org
- Illinois Network of Centers for Independent Living (INCIL): Statewide Center for Illinois’ 22 Centers for Independent Living https://www.incil.org | 217.525.1312
- Illinois Department of Rehabilitation, Vocational Rehabilitation: Assistance with finding and keeping jobs www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=29737 | 1.800.843.6154
- “Think College” A resource for expanding inclusive higher education opportunities https://thinkcollege.net
- Social Security Administration (if eligible, apply one month after the age of 18 years old) https://www.ssa.gov/apply
- Apply for Medicaid abe.illinois.gov
- Illinois Statewide Transition Conference https://www.illinoistransitionconference.org/
Related Fact Sheets and Information
- Future Planning Information [English and Spanish]