Transition Planning for Students with Disabilities: A Primer for Families

Participants will leave the class with a transition checklist as well as a broad overview of the services and support available to help them avoid the “transition cliff,” ensuring a smooth and successful transition into adulthood.

What You’ll Learn

• Essential steps for turning 18
• Applying for disability services
• Overview of Home and Community Based disability services
• Employment options after high school/transition school
• Day support services after high school/transition school
• How to access support for questions and next steps

Course Details

• Thursday, September 11, 2025
• 5:30 – 7:00 PM
• In-person at Lifeworks Center for Disability Inclusion – New Hope, 7508 N 42nd Ave, New Hope, MN 55428
• Ideal for students ages 14 to 22 – families are highly encouraged to attend
• Free to attend – registration required
• Each student participant may be accompanied by two support people (parent, guardian, PCA, etc.) for the class
• Snacks and drinks provided
• Quiet room available, fully wheelchair accessible, adult changing table in bathroom

Class Size is Limited

Only 15 student participants per session. Early registration is encouraged. A waitlist of 20 is available once the class fills. If there is a high interest via the waitlist, we will host this class again.

Registration Deadline

September 9 is the last day to register