learning-tools-categoory: Long Term Planning
Deciding whether to apply for SSI (Social Security Income) 18+ yrs old
Applying for Social Security (18 years old)
Transitioning from Children’s Mercy to adult medical providers
Watch this video for helpful steps for this transition
JCDS link
Johnson County Developmental Supports (contact your local CDDO- Community Developmental Disabilities Organization)
Charting the LifeCourse: Focusing on School Age (5-14 yrs old)
For parents of children in the school age life stage.
Preparing for Transition to Adulthood
Transition is defined as the high school years, age 14 to 21. Transition means that you are moving from childhood to young adulthood, and from school to adult life. There are many things to think abo...
Life Trajectory Planning Worksheet
This tool can be used to help individuals and families think about what a good adult life means to them, and also identify what they know they don’t want.
Project SEARCH (JoCo) website
Johnson County Project SEARCH is an education and employment program for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 18 years of age or older who are interested in community employment.
KC Star Article about Project SEARCH employment program
Shawnee Mission School District, AdventHealth offer job skills to teens with special needs (article)