The “Transition” Stage covers the transition from school age into adulthood – realizing school is almost over! This page is dedicated to resources that are relevant to this stage of life, grouped according to the life domain they are connected to. Follow the links grouped by life domains below to get connected with the information you need.
Daily Life & Employment
What a person does as part of everyday life– school, employment, volunteering, communication, routines, life skills
For resources, check out the links below:
| IEP Transition Planning | Teaching Transtion Skills to Students | U. S. Dept. of Ed. Transition Guide |
Community Living
Where and how someone lives– housing and living options, community access, transportation, home adaptation and modification
For resources, check out the links below:
Safety & Security
Staying safe and secure– emergencies, well-being, guardianship options, legal rights and issues
For resources, check out the links below:
| MD Commission on Civil Rights | MD Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) | MD Insurance Administration |
| MD Legal Aid | MD Atlantic ADA Center | |
Healthy Living
Managing and accessing health care and staying well– medical, mental health, behavior, developmental, wellness, and nutrition.
For resources, check out the links below:
| MD Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) | MD Health Benefit Exchange | MD Medicaid |
| Maryland Office of Oral Health (OOH) | NAMI/Maryland | Office on Mental Health, Harford County |
Social & Spirituality
Building friendships and relationships, leisure activities, personal networks, faith community.
For resources, check out the links below:
| The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore | National Catholic Partnership of Disability (NCPD) | Special Olympics Maryland |
| Harford County Public Library | Visit Harford | Best Buddies Maryland |
Citizenship & Advocacy
Building valued roles, making choices, setting goals, assuming responsibility and driving how one’s own life is lived.
For resources, check out the links below:
To learn about the resources that are available to navigate other stages of life, click below to return to the home page.
Contact Us
Contact the Family Support Services team by emailing, FSS@arcncr.org or by phone at 410-836-7177
