Growing up and becoming an adult means learning how to do things on your own so you can live your best life. One day, you might have your own place, a job you love, and time to hang out with friends in your community. Maybe you even want to give back and help others. Everyone’s future looks different, and that’s okay!
Being independent means learning important skills like cooking, handling money, keeping things clean, getting from place to place, taking care of your health, and making friends. These things take time to learn, but you don’t have to do it alone.
Your family and teachers can support you in making a plan, learning new skills, and exploring your options for where and how you want to live. They’ll help you practice important skills in real places–like at work, home, school, and stores–so you’re ready for the future.
Becoming an adult is exciting, but it can also bring questions and challenges. If you ever feel stuck, don’t worry– there are people and resources to help you along the way.
Explore the resources on this page and start planning for your future today!
Watch this video from Transition Discoveries to learn three quick tips to help you become more independent!
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Find links to hearing aid programs, office locators for high school students, and resources for Oklahoma Schools for the Deaf and Blind.
An independent living course for students to learn at their own pace through online modules that include engaging and accessible videos, practical activities, and high-quality resources. If you are an educator or service provider you can use this course to assist students with increasing their behaviors and knowledge to live as independently as possible.
Topics covered in this online course are decision making, healthy relationships, transportation, and financial management. This course is offered for free through The Center on Transition Innovations at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Get help with mental health, food, housing, and other services for you and your family.
Resources for sports, recreation, travel, camps, recreation, and leisure for people with disabilities and families.
Visit this site to check for rural transportation projects available in your area.
Explore six toolkits to help prepare youth and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD) for their health care transition. Each toolkit includes a Side-by-Side Guide, an EZ-Reader, a tool, and a tip sheet.
Watch this 5-minute video to see how these young people prepared for independent living.