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A fact sheet from the United States Department of Labor describes key considerations around the transition from youth to adulthood for people with disabilities. 

From the National Parent Center on Transition and Employment, tools for youth-to-adulthood transition planning and developing self-determination. Also provides an index of Centers for Independent Living and information about finding housing.  

From the National Parent Center on Transition and Employment, information about finding a career path, getting a job and employment supports, and disclosing disability at work. Includes information about employment rights and reasonable accommodations. 

Center on Transition Innovations: Practical Tips (via Center on Transition) offers practical tips on preparing for transition for teachers, families, and students.

Here are stories of how others managed their transitions from institutions to the community or from high school to adult life. We hope that they will be helpful in planning or supporting a successful transition.

Debbie talks about independent living with assistance from Independence First, the center for independent living in Milwaukee, WI (YouTube).

Anthony talks about independent living with assistance from Ability360, the center for independent living in Phoenix, AZ (YouTube).

ABCs of Nursing Home Transition (PDF): An orientation manual for transition facilitators. It provides a detailed guide to relocating consumers from institutions to the community.

What is a Medicaid Waiver? Your Guide to Medicaid Home and Community Based Services (via Assisted Living) provides a useful explanation of Medicaid HCBS regulations. Although targeted for older adults, the information is useful to anyone choosing to live in the community instead of an institution. 

The United States Service Animal Registrar is the largest service animal registry. Their website explains the benefits of registering and provides animal ID cards for a fee. Third parties can also verify service animal registration at this site. 

From ADA.gov, this page defines what a service animal is and explains the key features of the ADA service animal provisions in an easy-to-understand Q&A format. 

Provides comprehensive information about living with a service animal, traveling or taking a service animal to work, what to do in emergency situations, and other topics. See Service Animal Resource Hub (via ADA National Network).