Transition Planning and Postsecondary Options for Students with Disabilities

Upcoming Transition Planning Events

• Medicaid Waiver Application Assistance
  • Tuesday October 10, 2023 9:00-11:00
  • Tuesday October 17, 2023 4:00-6:00
  • We will have another opportunity in the Spring
• Transition Expo TBD
• Parent2Parent Webinars/Calendar of Events

Check back for more events!

Transitioning students from high school to the career and adult world is an exciting time for families, but it can also feel overwhelming! We understand the importance of planning for independent living, building valuable job skills, and preparing our students for a fast-paced and ever-changing world. We hope the resources here will provide insight and guidance as you begin this journey with your student. 

Transition Resources

• Parent 2 Parent of Georgia
• Georgia Department of Education Transition Resources
• Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services Transition Guide (link coming soon)
• Transition Planning Guide
• Transition Tips for Parents
• Transition to Adulthood
• MCCS Transition Timeline for Families

Area Community Resources

• Hope Haven
• ResCare Living Services
• Georgia Mentor
• Advantage Behavioral Health Systems
• Hi-Hope Service Center
• Georgia Options

Social Group/Leisure Resources

• Bethlehem Buddies
• Extra Special People
• ESP Programs
• Special Olympics Georgia
• Sunny Day Therapeutics
• Special Pops Tennis
• Connections for Special Parents
• Sunshine Studios
• Morgan County Spirit League
• Butterfly Dream Equine Therapy
• Oconee Therapeutic Riding
  • 1391 Jerusalem Road, Watkinsville, GA, 30677
• J&H Ministries
  • Contact David Burbach (706) 474-1790 or Madison First United Methodist Church (706) 342-3325

Transitioning to High School

• Ten Steps for Creating a Smooth Transition to High School

Alternative High School Diploma Information

Frequently Asked Questions - Alternative High School Diploma

Transitioning to Postsecondary Education

• College Board
• Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute
• The University of Georgia
• The University of Georgia's Disability Resource Center
• Athens Technical College
• Athens Technical College's Disability Services
• Georgia Gwinnett College
• Georgia Gwinnett College's Disability Services
• Georgia Military College - Madison Campus
• Georgia Military College's Disability Services

IPSE - Inclusive Post-Secondary Education

• Think College
• IPSE Day (Check back for updates to this page!)

Guardianship

• Thinking About Guardianship
• SSI and Guardianship
• Debunking Myths Q & A
• HCBS Brochure
• Handbook for Guardians
• Guardianship Guide
• ELAP-Guardianship

Medicaid Waiver

• Services Description
• Guide to Medicaid Waiver Programs in Georgia
• Medicaid Waiver Application
• Authorization for Release of Information Waiver
• Medicaid Waiver Fact Sheet