Inc. All rights reserved. Transition Traditionally, education has prepared students for graduation, not beyond. Community agencies and adult service providers have seen themselves on the receiving end only and not involved in the process. Young people and their families have not been empowered to design and implement their transition plan.
Effective transition requires collaboration and changing roles for all.
TAB can assist by building a strong working relationship between community agencies, education, support staff, students with disabilities and their families. The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is the cornerstone legislation that mandates Federal, State, and Local governments assist Americans with disabilities to become more independent and self-sufficient. These services will not replace or interfere with the normal transition responsibilities the school system is required to provide. The ADA guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in employment, public accommodations, transportation, state and local government services, and telecommunications. To identify problems, needs, and gaps of the comprehensive transition system.