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Transition Tips and Fast Facts (Center on Transition Innovations (CTI) at VCU)

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Strengths Based Approach to Transition Planning - Understanding the strengths and abilities of students with disabilities is an essential component of effective transition planning. A strengths-based approach to transition planning is a collaborative process that encourages students, families, educators, and others to consistently draw and share their knowledge of student strengths, skills, and capabilities. Focusing on strengths that students already possess can lead to increased academic, social, emotional, and ultimately post school success. 

Enhancing Career Related Skills at Home - Transition tips on enhancing career-related skills can help you be successful after you graduate.

Enhancing Independent Living Skills at Home - Transition tips on the development of independent living skills is critical for success in our everyday lives.

Preparing for the Workforce - Transition tips on developing skills to succeed in the workforce starts early.

Utilizing Accommodations in College - Communicating accommodation needs is different in high school versus college. In high school, students often rely on their parents to communicate support needs to teachers, administrators, and school counselors. In college, you are responsible for communicating with your instructors. The following information will help you learn how to use accommodations in college. This process may vary depending on the college you attend. 

Social Security - Social Security benefits provide resources that can enable students with disabilities to successfully transition to adult life. The following tips will help guide teachers, families, and students with the process of applying for and managing benefits. 

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