New Horizons: Guide to Student Transition

Introduction
You are entering an exciting but challenging period in your life.  A family member with a disability is beginning the process of moving from life as a student to life as an adult.  To make this change smooth and productive, there are many decisions to be made.  The goal of this book is to assist you in making decisions and plans for the future.

When faced with transition issues, there are six basic questions that usually need to be addressed:

•  What are the areas of transition?

•  What is transition planning?

•  Who is involved in the planning process?

•  Is there a time-line for the transition process?

•  What can I do as a parent/guardian to prepare?

•  How can I put the information I am given into action?