TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART 1: UNDERSTANDING TRANSITIONS

1. INTRODUCTION

This Guide is for You and Your Child
About the Information in this Guide

2. ABOUT TRANSITION PLANNING

Best Practices in Transition Planning
Person-Centred Planning
Get an Early Start
Manage the Process

3. THE STEPS IN TRANSITION PLANNING

Step 1: Create a Vision and Build the Profile
Step 2: Build the Team
Step 3: Set Goals
Step 4: Action Plan
Step 5: Updating the Plan

4. TRANSITION PLANNING AT SCHOOL

The School’s Role
The Value of Work Experience
Your Role in the School Transition Plan

5. TRANSITION IN THE COMMUNITY

Access in Dufferin County
Access in Halton Region
Access in Peel Region
Access in Waterloo Region
Access in Wellington County

6. TRANSITION PLANNING AT HOME

Focus on the Positive
Build Self-reliance
Get Connected
Consider all Options

7. NOW YOU ARE READY TO START

Create Your Family Vision
Create Your Vision for Your Child
Get Your Plan Going
Timeline of Important Activities

8. SOME FINAL THOUGHTS

PART 2: TOOLS & RESOURCES

TOOLS

Tool 1: Best Practices in Transition Planning
Tool 2: Roles and Responsibilities of Transition Planning Team
Tool 3: Tips for Dealing with Agencies and Professionals
Tool 3a: Contact Information
Tool 3b: Tips When Meeting with Agencies or Professionals
Tool 3c: Telephone Tips
Tool 3d: Telephone Interview Guides
Tool 4: Timeline of Activities
Tool 5: Creating My Vision
Tool 6: Your Transition Team
Tool 7: Your Child's Profile
Tool 8: Your Family Profile
Tool 9: Setting Your Goals
Tool 10: Transition Plan Template
Tool 11: An Action Plan
Tool 12: Sample Transition Plans

RESOURCES

a. Transition Planning Resources
• Person-Centred Planning Tools
• Transition Planning Guides in Canada
• Transition Planning Guides in the United States
• Other Transition Planning Resources
• Education Planning Documents

b. Financial Resources
• Ontario Disability Support Program
• Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities
• Special Services at Home
• Central West Region Passport Initiative
• Tax Benefits, Credits, Deductions, & Rebate Information
• Federal Budget Initiaives - 2007
• Registered Education Plans

c. Resources for Families
• Dufferin County
• Halton Region
• Peel Region
• Waterloo Region
• Wellington County
• Other Resources

d. Post-Secondary
e. Estate Planning