Suggested Timeline For Transition Activities

 

 

Age 14-15

 

á      If you are not registered by age 14, contact the Office of Developmental Disabilities.  You can register at any age.

á      Invite your Supports Coordinator to you IEP Transition meetings

 

Age 16-17

á      Invite Supports Coordinator to IEP transition Meeting

á      Contact Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) if graduating at 18

á      Invite OVR counselor to your IEP Transition Meeting

 

 

Age 18

á      Invite Supports Coordinator to IEP transition Meeting

á      Contact Social Security Office for edibility of benefits

á      Contact Country Assistance Office (CAO) for medical and other benefits eligibility.  It is necessary to register once youÕre 18 although you may have registered when you were under age 18.  At 18 youÕre legally an adult.

á      Register to vote

á      Contact Workforce Benefits Coordinator (Disabilities Rights Pennsylvania- WIPA) if graduating at age 18.

á      Contact expert on estate planning and special needs trusts

 

Age 19-20

á      Continue to invite SC to IEP Transition Meeting

á      Contact the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation if youÕre graduating at age 21

á      Invite OVR counselor to your IEP Meeting

 

 

Age 21

á      Last year youth us entitled to education services

á      Transition to adult health care provider

á      Contact private insurance company for policy on continuing coverage.