Transition Planning

Sharing Together, Working Together, Succeeding Together: A Collaborative Effort for Transition Planning in Peel Region. click here

Presented at Community Living Ontario's 55th Annual Conference, this presentation provides an overview of the collaborative and cross-sector linkages in Peel Region that promote successful transition planning for students with a developmental disability, enabling them to achieve their dreams and goals.

The Road to Adulthood: Transition from High School to Community. click here

This document provides an up-to-date and accurate overview of community options available for young adults in Peel. It provides information regarding employment, service coordination, community participation supports, respite, post-secondary education options and specialized funding, including Passport.

Connections: A Guide to Transition Planning for Parents of Children with a Developmental Disability. click here

Connections: A Guide to Transition Planning has been developed for parents to help them plan and make decisions for the future that are right for them, their child and their family. It includes:

• Information on developing a transition plan
• Suggestions for building a child’s self-reliance skills
• Ways to access adult services in the communities in Central West Region
• Timelines for applying for programs
• Suggestions for parents to connect with other parents to make this process more manageable.

This guide will help parents plan for the time when their child is no longer in school every day and seeking supports from the adult service system.