Transitioning from High School

 
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Charting the LifeCourse Resource

Charting the LifeCourse can be used at any stage of life. 

​​When you are between the ages of 14 and 21 years, you are “in transition" from school-based resources to adult services. This is a time to think about what services you need to help you live as independently as possible.

The Nebraska Department of Education has many resources to help with this process. A good place to start is the Transition Timeline Checklist​. Additional resources are below.


Transition Resources​ ​​

Along the Way 

Along the Way Resources - Developed by Fritz and O'Hare Associates with funding from the Nebraska Council on Developmental Disabilities.

DDD Transition - Beginning Adult Services

Medicaid Information

Medicaid – You must apply for Medicaid and accept if qualified. When you apply for Medicaid at age 19, parental income does not count.

Nebraska Department of Education

NebraskaVR - Adult Vocational Rehabilitation Services

PTI Nebraska - Resources and Assistance

Resource for families of children with disabilities or special health needs. Empowers parents and provides knowledge to improve education and healthcare for children.

Other Assistance to Consider

Supported Decision Making and Guardianship

At the age of 19 years, you are considered an adult in Nebraska. This means that your parents are no longer your natural guardian. You do not have to have a guardian in order to receive waiver services. The following resources may help you and your parents decide how you can best be supported. ​

Aged and Disabled (AD) Waiver Services

When you want to receive AD services, you should apply so you can be determined eligible. This waiver is available to people of all ages who have disabilities.


Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiver Services

When you want to receive DD services, you should apply early in the transition process so eligibility can be determined. You can receive DD waiver services at any age! Your Service Coordinator will help you choose services to meet your needs​.

  • While you are in high school, you can use a variety of home and community-based services. Day services are not available because they cannot replace what is available through school.
  • After you graduate from school and are 21 years old, you may receive day services. 

To receive developmental disabilities services, you must be determined eligible.

Ready, Set, Go!

Ready, Set, Go

There are many decisions young adults must make to plan for life after high school. These materials and resources help young adults with developmental disabilities make decisions about supports. 

Ready, Set, Go! Brochure

Ready, Set, Go! can help a variety of people.

  • Transition students and young adults who are eligible for services through DDD.
  • Family members and friends of eligible persons.
  • IEP team members and others working with transition students and young adults.

Choose your supports.     Create your life.     Realize your dreams.

The Ready, Set, Go! Transition Series was developed through grant project DD-11-2006, funded by the Nebraska Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities. Grant project coordinators were Lloya Fritz and Mary O'Hare. The Division of Developmental Disabilities was given ownership of the information fall 2016.


Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Waiver Services

When you want to receive TBI services, you should apply so you can be determined eligible.​ Services can begin at age 18 years.