Transition to Adulthood (12+) Archives – Parents Helping Parents

Transition to College for Students with Learning Differences

Come learn about tips and strategies for preparing for a smooth transition from high school to college or college programs specifically designed for students wi...

5 Medi-Cal Eligibility Categories for People with Disabilities

Come learn about the 5 Medi-Cal eligibility categories for individuals with disabilities.

How to Avoid the Most Common SSI Application Pitfalls

Come learn about SSI versus SSDI and how to successfully provide SSA with what it needs to approve an application for public benefits.

Everything You Need to Know About Special Needs Trusts

Learn about special needs trusts and how they allow a person with a disability maintain their eligibility for public assistance benefits.

Shift from SSI to SSA’s Disabled Adult Child (DAC) Program

Learn to shift from SSI to SSA’s Disabled Adult Child (DAC) program and eligibility, requirements and benefits.

Creating a Successful Social Security Disability Application

Come learn about the two SSA programs for individuals with disabilities and how to successfully complete the SSA application for the appropriate program.

Cradle to Career

Understand the complex process of transitioning from cradle to career for individuals with disabilities in this PHP E-Learning video.

Centering Youth in the Transition Planning Process

By DREDF (Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund)

Learn how to develop an Individual Transition Plan as part of the Individual Education Program process for youth.

The Individual Transition Plan: Roadmap to Your Student’s Independence

By Matrix Parent Network and Information Center

Join this walkthrough of the ITP form highlighting specific information which should be included to build a robust transition to adulthood plan.

Importance of Inclusion During Transition to Adulthood

Legal Options for Decision Making as Youth Transition to Adulthood

Join us for a discussion on the legal alternatives around decision making, including conservatorships, supported decision making and power or attorney.

Helping Your Young Adult Take Hold of Their Mental Health

Come learn how you can help and support your young adult take hold of their mental health while also making space for independence.

Disability and the Workplace: You CAN Work

Come learn how people with disabilities can receive appropriate, reasonable accommodations so that they can work.

IHSS Overview and Q&A with Public Benefits Consultant

Join us for an overview of IHSS and how your child or young adult may be eligible.

Helping Students with Disabilities Thrive in the World of Work

Learn about the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) Student Services program which helps prepare our youth for success in the workplace – and beyond...

How Work Can Affect Supplemental Security Income Benefits

Come learn how SSI/SSDI recipients can preserve benefits when employed.

5 Steps to Help Neurodivergent Young Adults Build Relationships

Come learn about a step-by-step plan to help neurodiverse young adults build and maintain relationships.

How to Help Employees With Disabilities Thrive

By TED talk / Upwork

Learn three ways that employers can change and tap into every worker's skills and gifts.

Disability Rights: The Struggle for Access, Inclusion, and Equity

Learn about the changes in attitudes, perceptions, laws, and policies toward people with disabilities; the social movements, legal advocacy, and resistance that...

Working and Receiving Supplemental Security Income

Learn how work impacts an individual's ability to access Supplemental Security Income through the Social Security Administration.

Pathways to College for Students with Learning Differences

Learn how a student with learning differences and their team can plan a course of study with college admission in mind.

Dreams of Going to College

By RAISE and MPACT

Erin's Story: dreams of going to college and obtaining an education.

How High School Experiences Can Prepare You for Adulthood

By RAISE and MPACT

Julia's Story: how experiences in High School prepared her for adulthood.

Getting Ready to Be an Adult

By RAISE and MPACT

Carly's Story: Experiences in high school that helped her get ready to be an adult.

What Helps a Young Adult Be Prepared for Becoming an Adult?

By RAISE and MPACT

Nicks Story: Experiences preparing for adulthood including employment and education.

What is Self-Determination and What Does It Mean to You?

By RAISE and MPACT

Learn what self-determination is and what it means to youth and young adults.

College Success! Technology Tools and Strategies for Students

Explore the array of assistive technology tools and strategies for higher levels of learning from High School to College.

Want Regional Center Program Flexibility? Try Tailored Day Services

Learn about Tailored Day Services (also known as TDS) offered through regional centers and how individuals successfully using TDS can enhance their lives.

Navigating Pediatric to Adult Health Care | Dr. Clarissa Kripke

Learn from Dr. Clarissa Kripke, Director of the UCSF Office of Developmental Primary Care, as she discusses the process of transitioning from pediatric to adult...

Navigating Pediatric to Adult Healthcare

Listen and learn from this overview of pediatric to adult healthcare. Hear a personal story of transition and learn about relevant public benefits and where to ...

Applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

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

Transitioning To Adulthood for Regional Center Clients

Transitioning to Adulthood

Nurturing Resilience in Children with Special Needs and Their Parents

By A World of Difference | Beacon College

An interview with professionals about nurturing resilience in our own lives and in the lives of children with special needs.

Sexuality and Special Needs: “Let’s Talk about Sex”

Get tips for talking with your loved one about sexuality as a natural part of life while keeping them safe.

Introduction to Special Needs Trusts and ABLE Accounts

Learn about Special Needs Trusts and ABLE accounts in 2023 from Ellen Cookman, Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law .

What is Health Care Transition (HCT)?

By Got Transition

This video provides an overview with tips and information for youth and young adults who are transitioning from pediatric to adult health care.

How to Talk to Your Doctor

By National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability

In this video, you will learn the important aspects of how to create a positive doctor's visit.

Who Helps You Coordinate Your Health Care?

By Pacer Center

Teens discuss who helps them coordinate their health care.

What Can Medical Providers and Teachers Do To Help You Take Charge of Your Own Health Care?

By Pacer Center

Teens respond to questions about their preferred method of communication for health care information.

How Do You Prepare For A Medical Appointment?

By Pacer Center

Teens describe how they prepare for a doctor’s appointment.

Student-Led IEPs

By Annie Nygren

Watch this video to learn about Student Led IEPs.

What Does Guardianship Mean To You?

By Pacer Center

Teens discuss what guardianship means.

Student-Led Meetings: Empowering Student Voice

By Education Post

A discussion about truly listening to students and engaging them in the process of creating more equitable education for all.

10 Self-Advocacy Tips for Young People with Disabilities

Here are tips for self-advocacy for young people with disabilities, by young people with disabilities.

Self-Determination and Self-Advocacy

By Okaloosa Transition

Self-Advocacy: Find the Captain In You!

By Pacer Center

Follow the hosts of talk show, Midday In The Valley, as they explore and discover the powerful force of a term called: Self Advocacy.

What is Self-Determination Theory?

By Camp Stomping Ground

Research by psychologists on Self-Determination Theory indicates that intrinsic motivation flourishes in contexts that satisfy human needs for competence, auton...

Parents Teaching Self-Advocacy Skills: Helping Your Child toward Self-Determination

By Utah Parent Center

Learn how to teach Self-Determination skills to your son/daughter to provide a foundation for an included and productive life.

Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution

This spirited look at grassroots activism is executive produced by President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama.

Unique Issues for a Special Needs Trust and CalABLE

Learn about special needs trusts in California and ABLE accounts, and how the two interconnect.

Applying for In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

Receive guidance on the steps to you apply for In-Home Support Services (IHSS) in this 45-minute viceo.

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.

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.

How Does My Retirement Affect Benefits for 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.

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...

Intake Process for California’s Regional Center Services

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

What is Self-Determination?

Learn about Self-Determination Program, a new voluntary, alternative way to receive services and supports from Regional Centers.

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...

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.

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 ...

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.

Adult Transition Programs in Special Education: 18- to 21-years

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

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...

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...

Successful Transition to College for Students with Learning Disabilities

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

What is an ABLE account?

By Ellen Cookman - Special Needs Trust Attorney

Ellen Cookman, an attorney, explains the basics about ABLE accounts in 12 minutes!

Understanding and Accessing Adult Services

By Utah Parent Center

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

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?

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.

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.

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...

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!

Disabled Adult Child & Social Security Benefits

Learn about benefits from the Social Security Administration, before and after your retirement, for your adult 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...

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...

Increase Your Child’s Success Beyond High School – From a Parent Who’s Been There

Learn how you can support the development of these key elements to student success: self-understanding, self-advocacy, and confidence.

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.

Assistive Technology Tools and Strategies for College Success

This video provides an overview of how Assistive Technology can be considered for a student transitioning from High School to College and some of the tools that...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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

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

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.

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 ...

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.

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 the Conservatorship & Conservatorship | Disability Rights California

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

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.

Paghahanda para sa Pagsusuri (Applying for IHSS/Tagalog)

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

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.

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: Routines

By Person Centered Planning

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

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: 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.

Navigating Entitlements -SSI, MediCal/Medicare & Disabled Adult Child Benefits

Learn about the benefits your adult child with a disability qualifies for and how you apply for them.

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