Transitioning from High School

 
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Disabilities Assistance
Developmental Disabilities
 
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What you need to know

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Charting the LifeCourse Resource

​​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​.


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.

Beginning Adult HCBS Waiver 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. ​


HCBS Waiver Services

Nebraska has waivers available to people of all ages, including those still in school. There is no reason to wait until you are transition age to apply for a waiver. 

Once you are determined eligible, 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 can begin to use day services. 


Ready, Set, Go!Ready, Set, Go

Ready, Set, Go

There are many decisions young adults must make to plan for life after high school. This booklet helps young adults with developmental disabilities make decisions about supports.  

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.