During middle school years, request an application for services from Developmental Disabilities Administration to be identified for future adult services. Call 240-313-3878 to request an application.
Start thinking about your child's current and emerging skills and interests to discuss with the IEP team. For example, what recreational and hobby activities or academic interests could be applied to future employment.
Request a Guide to Services from The Arc of Frederick County, this lists all vocational and support service agencies in Frederick County. Familiarize yourself with agencies to discuss at Transitioning IEP meetings.
Encourage your child to increase their responsibility for their health and personal care needs. Also, encourage your child to recognize the "danger signs" associated with their condition and who to seek out for medical care.
Transitioning Youth Information:
- Transitioning Youth: Activities for Transitioning Youth
- Transitioning Youth: Benefits and Services
- Transitioning Youth: Employment Coordinator Program, FCPS
- Transitioning Youth: IEP Meeting Preparation
- Transitioning Youth: Timeline for High School Students
- Transitioning Youth: Timeline for Middle School Students
- Transitioning Youth: Websites for Transitioning Youth
