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Community Living and Youth Leadership Development<\/h1>\n

If you are a youth with a disability who is looking for some good information on how to prepare for life after high school you have come to the right page!! Use the Guideposts for Success work plan<\/a>\u00a0to think through your transition plan!<\/p>\n

How to start setting up a vision for your future<\/h3>\n

1. \u00a0Check out these resources on\u00a0self-determination and self-advocacy<\/a>\u00a0to help you prepare for making your own decisions and being independent.<\/p>\n

2. \u00a0Make some time to\u00a0think through what some of your goals<\/a>\u00a0are for life after high school.<\/p>\n

3. Find a\u00a0leadership opportunity<\/a>\u00a0that would be right for you.<\/p>\n

Transition Goal Setting<\/h3>\n

Youth can drive the transition planning process by setting their own goals for what they hope to achieve. Visit our Youth & Young Adults pages for more specific resources.<\/p>\n

Not sure how to get started?<\/h3>\n

1. \u00a0Check out a webinar from the Federation for Children with Special Needs on\u00a0Creating a Post-Secondary Vision<\/a>. You can also find an upcoming conference or webinar hosted by our Post-Secondary Transition team.<\/p>\n

2. Check out\u00a0Youthood.org<\/a> to start preparing for what you want to do in the future and how you want to contribute to your community.<\/p>\n

3. Use\u00a0MY PLAN<\/a> a tool to help you consider about their strengths, preferences and interests to make a community living plan.<\/p>\n

4. Independent Living Centers are an excellent resource across Massachusetts for young adults with disabilities. 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