Community Living and Youth Leadership Development

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 to think through your transition plan!

How to start setting up a vision for your future

1.  Check out these resources on self-determination and self-advocacy to help you prepare for making your own decisions and being independent.

2.  Make some time to think through what some of your goals are for life after high school.

3. Find a leadership opportunity that would be right for you.

Transition Goal Setting

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.

Not sure how to get started?

1.  Check out a webinar from the Federation for Children with Special Needs on Creating a Post-Secondary Vision. You can also find an upcoming conference or webinar hosted by our Post-Secondary Transition team.

2. Check out Youthood.org to start preparing for what you want to do in the future and how you want to contribute to your community.

3. Use MY PLAN a tool to help you consider about their strengths, preferences and interests to make a community living plan.

4. Independent Living Centers are an excellent resource across Massachusetts for young adults with disabilities. Find your nearest ILC: https://www.mass.gov/independent-living-centers