Ideally, vocational staff can assist with job development and training. Transportation should reflect modes the student will use after school exit. When will families be responsible for covering transportation costs, membership fees, class fees, etc. 4. Avoid congregating students in one location. Adult services are involved early in planning.
Vocational rehabilitation is involved no later than the student's last year in high school.
Non-work day supports are negotiated prior to school exit. Conclusion Transition from school to adult life is an exciting but often difficult time for students and families. Schools must better prepare students for adulthood, and must assist parents to negotiate the complex adult service system. Students who opt for school services post age 18 should be considered in transition , and should begin to walk the walk of their adult lives. Early coordination between schools, families, and adult service personnel should result in better outcomes and greater satisfaction for all.