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Transition Toolkit


Preparing for youth with disabilities to assume adult roles as community members and workers should begin early in a young person’s life and is effective when supported by a multi-agency team and meaningful services.

This is what the Ohio Employment First Transition Framework strives to create.

Watch the "Realizing Employment First for Youth: A Transition Framework" video for an overview of the Ohio Employment First Transition Framework.

Video: Ohio Employment First Transition Framework Overview



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The transition toolkit was designed with youth, families, caretakers, and professionals in mind to help make these critical years more impactful, manageable, and intentional as you plan for life beyond school. Here you will find tools and resources to help you do just that. We have broken the toolkit down into four main topic areas to help you find resources and tools tailored to fit your needs.

Role in the Transition Process

Discover resources and tools for various roles in the transition process.

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Transition Topics

Discover resources and tools that will help guide you in creating and implementing plans related to transition.

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Multi-Agency Collaboration

Identify resources and tools to create strategies for multi-agency collaboration for the transition to adulthood.

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How Do I...?

Discover resources and tools related to topics that frequently come up when discussing the transition to adulthood process.

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