parent resources

National & State Resources to Assist Families & Professionals
in the Area of Transition

general online resources
Montgomery County Intermediate Unit
Autism Society of America
University of Delaware Asperger's Disorder Information & Support
MAAP Services
NLD on the Web
NLDline
Nonverbal Learning Disorders Association (NLDA)
LD Online

national resources
Active Minds: College Students Promoting Mental Health
Americans with Disabilities Act
Asperger Syndrome College Resource Guide
Assessing College Readiness: Survey
Autism Society of America
Career Voyages (career exploration)
Colleges for students with Aspergers/ASD
Education Law Center
Finding the Right College: presented by Landmark College, 12/9/2009
Transition to Adult Life for Students with Disabilities
GET Ready for College checklist
HEATH Resource Center for post-secondary transition
Job Accommodation Network
National Center on Secondary Education and Transition
National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability/Youth
National Council on Independent Living
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
National Organization on Disability
National Transition Technical Assistance Center
Office of Disability Employment Policy
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
Selective Service: (All U.S. male citizens must register for the Selective Service at age 18)
Social Security Administration
Apply for SS Disability Benefits over Age 18 (SSI & SSDI)
What You Need to Know When You Get SSI
State-by-state listing of disability resources
The Arc
Think College! (for students with disabilities)
Wright’s Law

state resources
Adult Autism Program - PA
PA HCSIS Home and Community Supports Information Systems
Medicaid Waivers
PA Dept. of Health: Transition Health Care Checklist
PA Dept. of Public Welfare
PA Office of Developmental Programs (formerly MH/MR)
PA Office of Vocational Rehabilitation / Persons with Disabilities
OVR referral on-line : Click on “Get Vocational Rehabilitation” and in Comment section, identify student’s school as The Pathway School and identify your community high school. Check the box to refer the student to OVR (located directly below the comment section). This will begin the intake process; call your local office to be sure a counselor is assigned to your son/daughter.
PaTTAN Transition: What Families Need to Know
Self-Determination Housing Project of PA
SEPTA Paratransit/CCT Connect : Click on “Customized Community