Before a family looks into any pre-designed program of transition for their child, it is important to have a vision of the child’s future. Create that vision with input from the child, keeping in mind gifts, talents and skills your child possesses. Where and what he/she wants to do is as important if not more important than programs offered by the state and agencies. Included in this Advocacy Toolbox section are some current models to use in transition and tools to help facilitate transition from high school to the world of adult services.

Transition Services
Transition from High School to Adult Services – Main Page

Culturally focused resources on Transition 
Hispanic youth (Chicago area) presented by DSCC and UIC LEND
Resource List
Video – Transition Information for Teens – Chicago area
Hispanic Parents & Guardians (Chicago area) presented by DSCC and UIC LEND
Resource List
Video – Transition Information about Adulthood for Hispanic Parents & Guardians 

Tools for Transition

Person Centered Planning
TOTAL Project
MAPS & PATHS
Written Transition Plans in the IEP

Alternative to Guardianship
Supported Decision Making became effective in the State of IL as of February 2022.   Information below is provided by the IL Guardianship and Advocacy Commission.  Information is available in English and Spanish.
Supported Decision Making

DHS Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) – Vocational Rehabilitation (VR program)
DHS Division of Rehabilitation Services – Vocational Rehabilitation

Advocacy Toolbox
Advocacy Toolbox – Main Page