Transition to Adulthood (ages 12+) Archives - Parents Helping Parents

Mental Behavioral Health Services for Those with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

Mental health and behavioral health issues are rising, even more so for those with disabilities. Learn how to access care for those living in California.

Legal Decision-Making at Age 18, Supporting High-Functioning Adults with Disabilities

Are you wondering what's legally possible to support your child once they reach age 18? Various options are discussed in this video.

What’s important to know about a Special Needs Trust?

Learn about how this important financial tool can help an individual with special needs while maintaining their eligibility for needs-based government benefits.

Applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Learn how to apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for your child with a disability and have the highest chance of success.

Get to Know California’s Department of Rehabilitation (DOR)

Learn about California's Department of Rehabilitation and how they help people with all types of disabilities find meaningful employment and achieve independenc...

Self-Determination Program (SDP)

Learn more about Self Determination, a California program offering regional center clients more control over the services they receive and in selecting provider...

An Introduction to Supported Living Services

Learn about the assistance that adults who are Regional Center clients in California can access through supported living services.

Transitioning To Adulthood for Regional Center Clients

Transitioning to Adulthood

An Introduction to Supported Employment Services

Learn about Supported Employment Program which provides activities, support, & services needed to maintain an individual with a more significant disability in a...

The Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act

By Futures Explored

Watch this overview of California's Lanterman Act which entitles people with developmental disabilities to a wide range of services and supports.

Parenting Without Power, it’s not easy for me

By AANE (Asperger/Autism Network)

Explore the parent/adult child relationship from two perspectives: the parent and the young adult who is now in charge of their life.

Adult Living Options for California Regional Center Clients, Parent Panel Discussion

Deciding where to live as an adult is an important decision for anyone. For those with disabilities, it takes research and a lot of consideration. Learn how oth...

Developing a Successful IEP Transition Plan

By Understood for All

Learn how to put together an IEP transition plan for your child. We cover everything from setting realistic IEP goals to preparing for post-transition services ...

Intake Process for Regional Center Services

Learn about California's Regional Center Services, who's eligible, and how to apply.

Transition to Adulthood for Regional Center Clients

Learn about what is involved in transition to adulthood that happens when your loved one turns 18.

What is Integrated Competitive Employment?

By Disability Rights California

An overview by Disability Rights California who defends, advances, and strengthens the rights and opportunities of people with disabilities.

Affordable Housing for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

Hear about living options from licensed care facilities for those who have high support needs to apartments with ILS or SLS for those who have low support needs...

Understanding California Regional Center & Generic Services for People with Disabilities

In California, many individuals with a disability have a right to services and supports in adulthood so that they can live a good life. Watch to learn more...

Adult Transition Programs 18 to 21 Year Olds Special Education

Iinformation on the Adult Transition Programs for special education in the age group 18 - 21 Years.

CalABLE Accounts – An Important Financial Tool

Learn about creating a special needs savings account through CalABLE to provide "A Better Life Experience" for someone with a disability.

Successful Transition to College for Students with Learning Disabilities

Dr. Marci Schwartz discusses how to prepare a student with learning disabilities for college.

Considering Conservatorship? The Self Help Court Process for Santa Clara County

Conservatorship can be an important option for a child with special needs. Learn how you can file for conservatorship with support from the Self Help Court of S...

What’s important to know about a Limited Conservatorship in California?

Are you wondering about conservatorship for an individual with special needs? What does it mean and what does the process entail?

Alternatives to the Conservatorship & Conservatorship | Disability Rights California

This video contains the basics of Conservatorship and its alternatives, presented by Disability Rights California.

How To Set Up a Special Needs Trust in California | Step-by-Step Guide

By Ellen Cookman - Special Needs Trust Attorney

Learn what's involved in creating a special needs trust in California.

Financial Benefits for Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Learn what you need to know before your child turns 18 about financial benefits they might be able to access.

Applying for In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

This 45-minute video provides guidance on the steps as you apply for In-Home Support Services (IHSS). IHSS is a California program, which helps pay for caregive...

Assistive Technology Tools for College-Bound Students with Learning Differences

Learn about options as we explore the array of tools for college-bound students whose success can be supported by assistive technology!

How Does My Retirement Affect My Child With Disabilities?

Learn about the impact of parental retirement, death, or disability on the Social Security benefits for their child with a disability.

Understanding California’s Regional Centers: From Yesterday to Today and Tomorrow

By Family Voices of CA

Learn about California's Regional Center system, its mission, and funding.

Who/What are Peer mentors?

By Let's Work California

You can ask your peer friends and peer mentors to help you do new things, like leading your IEP meetings, creating your goals for school and work, and much more...

What is Person-Centered Planning?

By Timothy Corey

In this presentation you will learn more about what Person Centered Planning is all about. The presenter uses a diagram to explain more about Person Centered Pl...

Self-Determination Program

By The California Department of Developmental Services

View to learn more about the Self-Determination Program developed by the California Department of Developmental Services.

Supported Decision-Making, an Introduction

By Center for Public Representation

Watch this short overview of the role that supported decision-making can play in the lives of people with disabilities, enabling autonomy and independence throu...

How to File a Complaint with the Office for Civil Rights (OCR)

By U.S. Department of Education

Helpful information if you believe your school has violated civil rights laws and you want to know how to file a complaint.

What Are Supported Living Services?

Learn about Supported-Living Services and housing options for individuals with a developmental disability in this webinar with guest speaker, Trudy Grable from ...

The Journey of Learning Differently – A Family Interview

Learn from a PHP family’s journey. Listen to how they navigated each new hurdle of struggling to learn with dyslexia.

Independent Living Centers (ILC) | A FREE Resource for Anyone with Special Needs

Learn how this California resource helps anyone, any age, with any type of disability live their best life.

Teen Tech Tip: Google Calendars for Staying Organized

This video is about some appropriate tools to help with ADHD for teens and young adults, featuring some elements of Google Calendars.

Paghahanda para sa Proseso ng Kahilingan (Applying for SSI/Tagalog)

Paliwanag ng proseso upang matagumpay na mag-aplay Supplemental Security Income sa Estados Unidos.

It’s Your Life

By ConnectABILITY

This is a short video presented by Arch Disability Law Centre, explaining legal rights, for people with an intellectual or developmental disability.

The Spectrum Careers – An Employment Portal

By Rangam Consultants Inc

Rangam Consultants launches The Spectrum Careers - a one-of-a-kind employment portal for corporations, businesses, service providers and individuals with autism...

Paghahanda para sa Pagsusuri (Applying for IHSS/Tagalog)

Mga dapat malamang paraan para makapag-aplay ng In-Home Support Services (IHSS) sa California.

CalABLE Ambassador Video

Hear from CalABLE's 2020 ambassadors about how this program can help build a brighter future for your loved one with any disability.

主題：社會安全補助金 (Applying for SSI/Chinese)

學習關於如何在美國順利的申請社會安全補助金。 Learn about the process to successfully apply for Supplemental Security Income in the United ...

申請家務協助服務 (Applying for IHSS/Chinese)

學習關於如何在加州順利的申請家務協助服務。

Introduction to Transition to Adult Life and Services

By Utah Parent Center

Presented by Utah Parent Center as part one of the series of training on topics related to transition of young adults with disabilities to adult life and adult ...

Family Planning for College Transition for Students with Learning Differences

This Zoom presentation is focused on parents and students interested in learning more about the college application process and what to expect as you prepare as...

Transition to Adulthood Series (part 1): Overview

By YourSpecialEducationsRights.com

Part of 10 video series with information about the special education transition process.

Transition to Adulthood Series (part 2) – Transition Services

By YourSpecialEducationsRights.com

Part of 10 video series with information about the special education transition process.

Transition to Adulthood Series (part 3) – When do services begin?

By YourSpecialEducationsRights.com

Part of 10 video series with information about the special education transition process.

Transition to Adulthood Series (part 4) – When do services end?

By YourSpecialEducationsRights.com

Part of 10 video series with information about the special education transition process.

Transition to Adulthood Series (part 7) – Assessments lead to Goals

By YourSpecialEducationsRights.com

Part of 10 video series with information about the special education transition process.

Transition to Adulthood Series (part 8): Age of Majority

By YourSpecialEducationsRights.com

Part of 10 video series with information about the special education transition process.

Transition to Adulthood Series (part 9) – Summary of Performance

By YourSpecialEducationsRights.com

Part of 10 video series with information about the special education transition process.

Transition to Adulthood Series (part 10): Goals lead to Services

By YourSpecialEducationsRights.com

Part of 10 video series with information about the special education transition process.

How to Make SSI Work for You: Simply Said

By PACER Center for Partners for Youth, a Minnesota Disability Employment Initiative (DEI)

This youth- and family-friendly video focuses on how to find help available to youth and young adults with disabilities after they leave high school.

Creating a One Page Profile for New and Uncertain Times

By Derek Nicholas Smith

Learn from Derek and his mom about creating a One-Page Profile as preparation during the pandemic.

Introduction to One-Page Descriptions – a Person-Centered tool

By Helen Sanderson HSA

Learn how to create an important tool for communicating care and comfort instructions for an individual with special needs when the caregiver isn't present.

College Readiness & Success for Students with Learning Differences

Learn about the process to get ready for college in this video for parents and students to watch together.

An Introduction to Ticket to Work

The Ticket to Work video provides an easy-to-understand overview of the Ticket program for beneficiaries.

#Imagine21 – Video Series about Autism After Age 21

By Madison House Autism Foundation

The #imagine21 series invites to imagine what the world could be for our friends with #AutismAfter21. This link takes you to the YouTube playlist.

Autism Housing Network

By Madison House Autism Foundation

In this video you will learn about the Autism Housing Network, a platform for sharing great housing options and resources for autistic adults and others with in...

Life Services Alternatives – Community living and programs for adults with disabilities.

By Life Services Alternatives

LSA believes all people with developmental disabilities have the right to live life to its fullest in our community. Twenty-four hours a day, we care for and su...

Community Supported Living: Enabling Technology

By SimplyHomeSystems

Community Supported Living: individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) selecting how and where they want to live, work and socialize in...

Leura Day Options – Example of Community Living

By Greystanes Disability Services

This video highlights how Person Centred Active Support can facilitate meaningful relationships and activities for people with multiple disabilities and high su...

Housing Options for Adults with Autism by Desiree Kameka Part 1

By Madison House Autism Foundation

In this Part 1 video, Desiree Kameka, the Director of Community Education & Advocacy at Madison House Autism Foundation, covers the past and present housing lan...

Aging with an Intellectual and Developmental Disability

By Center for Developmental Disabilities

You will learn more about the issues and challenges that come with aging especially in an individual with intellectual and developmental disability.

Employment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

You will learn more about Employment and economic self-sufficiency for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the challenges and how we can wo...

SSA Electronic Wage Reporting Options

By U.S. Social Security Administration

Learn ways to electronically submit your wages to the Social Security Administration.

Understanding and Accessing Adult Services

By Utah Parent Center

Overview of laws that impact transition and an overview of adult services.

Registration Requirement for Selective Service System

A public service announcement requiring young men in high school need to remember to register with the Selective service system once they turn eighteen.

People with Developmental Disabilities WORK

This is a short documentary featuring several people with developmental disabilities and their bosses and their jobs.

Housing Options for Adults with Autism by Desiree Kameka Part 4

By Madison House Autism Foundation

In this segment 4 video, Desiree Kameka, the Director of Community Education & Advocacy at Madison House Autism Foundation, reviews current and future multi-fam...

Obtaining Services for Adults with Developmental Disabilities

By Disability Law Center

In this video, attorney Hillary Dunn discusses services to consider for transition age students with "severe" "intellectual disabilities who will need adult ser...

Alternatives to Conservatorship

By The Arc, Tennessee

Learn more about Alternatives to Conservatorship for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Supported Decision-Making in Health Care

By Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities/UC Davis

Supported Decision-Making is important for people with developmental disabilities. This video features experts engaging clients in decisions about healthcare.

Transitioning to Adulthood: Intellectual Disability & Developmental Disability

By Children's Mercy Kansas City

Children’s Mercy will help you prepare for adulthood, including transferring your medical care to a doctor that cares for adults. Most people can learn to man...

Health Insurance: The Importance of MediCal for Individuals with Disabilities

By University of California Television (UCTV)

This video is a recorded presentation of "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Professional Medical Education] Series that gives more info on MediCal for individ...

Understanding and Supporting People with Developmental Disabilities

By Living Innovations

In this video you will learn how to help people with disabilities be seen as competent, valued community members.

IHSS Protective Supervision | Episode 1 | “Advocates Are Not Cheap!”

By IHSS Advocates

"IHSS Protective Supervision: A Tutorial Series from an Advocate's Perspective" is a series that discusses IHSS Protective Supervision topics from the perspecti...

Housing Options for Adults with Autism by Desiree Kameka Part 5

By Madison House Autism Foundation

In this final segment, Desiree Kameka, the Director of Community Education & Advocacy at Madison House Autism Foundation, reviews current and future live-work-p...

Talk to Me: Treating People with Intellectual Disabilities with Respect

By Special Olympics

Whether you are in a health care or other professional environment or just having a personal conversation, consider these basic rules for communicating with a p...

5 Key Principles of Person-Centered Planning: An Easy Read Guide

By Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities

In the video, you can learn about the 5 Key Principles of Person Centered Planning in easy read language.

OPARC’s Work Activity Program

By Người Việt Daily News

Through OPARC's Work Activity Program in Montclair, Calif., people with disabilities are able to work for a wage.

Role of the Service Coordinator

By Centro Regional del Norte de la Bahia

Learn about the role of the regional center's Service Coordinator.

About the Individualized Transition Plan (ITP)

By Team of Advocates for Special Kids (TASK)

What information should an Individual Transition Plan for students in special education include?

Person Center Planning

By Person Centered Planning

Definitions - What is meant by person centred approaches, thinking and planning? Michael Smull talks with Helen Sanderson.

Person Centered Planning that Makes a Difference

By Helen Sanderson HSA

Creating person centered plans that make a difference. Michael Smull talks with Helen Sanderson.

Person-Focused Career Planning Exercise

By Person Centered Planning

Demonstration of person-focused career planning exercise.

Person Centered Planning: 4 Plus 1 Questions

By Person Centered Planning

Michael Smull introduces a person centered thinking tool for analysis and action; 4 plus 1 questions.

Abuse Prevention

By Open Future Learning

This module offers one of the only dedicated abuse prevention and safeguarding training that is truly specialized to the needs of the people we support.

College Pre-Planning for Students with Disabilities

This 90-minute presentation is for parents of high school students who are interested in learning more about the application process and how to ensure you have ...

Person Centered Planning: Routines

By Person Centered Planning

Michael Smull introduces a person centered thinking tool for understanding important to and for; routines.

Changing Roles and Responsibilities as One Enters Adulthood

By Utah Parent Center

Staff of the Utah parent center talk about transition from school to adulthood.

Person Centered Planning: Sorting Important To and For

By This video was created by Person Centered Planning.

Michael Smull introduces the person centered thinking tool; sorting important to and for.

IHSS Services and Assessment

By CaSocialService

In this video, you will get an overview of the IHSS assessment and service authorization processes. This video will also demonstrate the important experience an...

EQUITY Video Series: Working and Keeping Benefits

By World Institute on Disability

Learn ways people with disabilities can work and save money while still keeping the benefits they need.

EQUITY Video Series: Retirement

By World Institute on Disability

This EQUITY Video offers bulletproof retirement strategies that people with disabilities can employ right now to improve economic self-sufficiency

Helpful Communication Websites

Here are two great websites that has a lot of great free resources you can download and print to use with individuals with communication difficulties. www.setbc...

Ordering food using a simple communication tool.

In this video, you can see how its very easy for those who don't speak to order food/drink using a simple communication tool.

K-12 Using Assistive Technology for Math and Science

By Ottawa Network for Education

This videos shows students and teachers options for using assistive technology for Math and Science assignments. This video was created by Ottawa Network for Ed...

K-12 AT Tools for Writing

By Ottawa Network for Education

In this 3 1/2 minute video, Assistive technology software programs in combination with learning strategies are great writing tools for students.