New to Special Education, New to Texas, Transition, Additional Resources
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Transition, Graduation
This guide outlines the rights and resources available to students with disabilities as they transition from high school to adulthood.
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Stories of real-life experiences from Texans with disabilities who pursued higher education, inspiring students, families, and educators.
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Highlights transition planning and services schools provide to support students with disabilities.
Transition, Develop the IEP, Understanding Parent Rights
Explains the age of majority and helps parents transfer educational rights, with preparation steps and guidance on state-specific legal considerations.
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Tips and guidance for individuals with autism on safe driving, disclosing communication needs, and interacting with law enforcement in Texas.
Transition, New to Special Education
Tips for families of children with disabilities to ease school transitions, from early childhood through high school.
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A parent shares real-life experiences, hopes, and reflections about their child’s future, offering insight into planning beyond school.
New to Special Education, Behavior/Discipline, Transition, ARD Committee Meetings
Video series featuring Texas families sharing insights on raising children with disabilities, offering support, strategies, and encouragement.
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A story of how a student and her teacher team up to explore careers and prepare her to self-advocate for college and sports accommodations.
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Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) helps individuals with disabilities prepare for, get, keep, and grow in meaningful careers through the Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program.
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Overview of how Texas Medicaid waivers help children with disabilities access long-term care and services.
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Overview of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services that help young adults with disabilities prepare for work and independence.
Transition, New to Special Education
In this video, Laura Bucker talks about getting on interest lists for Medicaid waiver programs early in a student's life.
New to Special Education, New to Texas, Transition, Understanding Parent Rights
Navigate Life Texas offers resources and support for families of children with disabilities, covering health, education, finances, and more.
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Learn about ABLE—Achieving a Better Life Experience— Accounts offering tax-advantaged savings for students with disabilities and their families.
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Highlights the value of building personal networks to ensure long-term support and improved outcomes for individuals with disabilities.
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Parents share personal strategies and experiences that help foster independence in their child with autism.
Transition
Offers guidance on when and how to transition to adult healthcare, with key questions and steps for a smooth handoff from pediatric providers.
Graduation, Transition
A TEA guide that helps students and families understand Texas graduation requirements, endorsements, and planning options. [tea.texas.gov]
Additional Resources, Transition
Provides guidance on how foster parents can help youth build a foundation for a successful transition to adult life outside of foster care.
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Provides information and tools to support students with disabilities and families in planning transitions.
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Helps Texas foster youth gain life skills, education, and support to transition from care to independent adult living.