Paths to Transition

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Explore ideas and resources related to the transition from school to adult life for youth who are blind or visually impaired, including those who are deafblind or who have multiple disabilities.

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Parents and family members: We invite you to explore ideas and resources for your transition-age child! Get ideas for independent living activities to try at home. Find out about work opportunities for youth with multiple disabilities. Connect with other families!

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Transition and the ECC

Find out how transition fits together with the Expanded Core Curriculum and get ideas for activities to implement the ECC within the context of independent living and career exploration with students who are blind or visually impaired.

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What is Transition?

Transitions occur throughout our lives and refer to any time that we make a change from one role or location to another. Moving to a new school, a new program or even a new classroom are all different types of transition.

Transition Activities

Preparing for Transition Using an Activity-Based Self-Determination Curriculum

By Denise Fitzgerald

This activity-based curriculum from Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired can be used to teach and promote self-determination skills with youth who are blind or visually impaired.

Transition Blog

Promoting Independence: 19 Ways to Step Back

By Denise Fitzgerald

Learning to step back and allow students to be as independent as possible is a crucial step in helping them to develop independence.