Meaningful work and community are possible for all—regardless of disability.
It’s never too early to prepare for life after school. Regardless of disability, your son or daughter can find employment and create a fulfilling life in the community. It will take planning and effort, but it is possible.
The key is to start thinking about job-related or post-secondary education goals long before your child enters or graduates from a high school transition program, because there is no guarantee that services or supports will be available after age 21.
Employment for Young Adults
Tips & Resources to Help Guide Your Way
- Include work-related goals in your child’s IEP. “A Job Post-School Outcome” is the key phrase to use in making sure IEP goals are related to employment. Examples of work related goals: Identifying job skills and preferences, gaining work experience, learning how to use transportation and learning how to write checks and handle money.
- Enlist friends and relatives in the job search.
- Encourage different work experiences to find the right fit and build a resume
- Reinforce work-related skills at home, such as: finishing chores, going over the family budget, and shopping.
- Make sure your son or daughter is a full and meaningful participant in his or her IEP and life goal setting, career planning and decision-making process.
- Push hard to ensure s/he has a job before leaving school.
Learn More: Ages 14-21
For more information about the transition from teen to young adult, services, and ways to support your child's transition to life after high school.
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