Introduction to Transition Definitions One of our main goals at EMPOWER is to support middle and high school students who are blind/low vision to feel prepared to transition to adulthood. Generally, transition means moving from one place or condition to another. But when we talk about transition at EMPOWER VI, we are talking about the movement from high school to life after high school. Another way to say this is that transition is the time in your life when you will prepare to move from high school to adulthood. In the state of TN, transition officially starts at age 14. In other states, this may be age 15 or 16. No matter what, the sooner you start planning for your future, the better! Planning for life after high school is a big deal, and you need to take the time to learn about and consider all your options.
Guiding Questions Have you thought about what you might like to do after high school? College? Employment? Have you thought about where you might like to live after high school? Do you know what support you will need to achieve your goals for after high school? What questions do you have about transition? How have you prepared for transition while in high school? Resources To learn more about this topic, we encourage you to take EMPOWER VI’s short course called: Introduction to Secondary Transition-for Students . You can access this course by visiting: EMPOWER VI - Course Library (yeslms.com) . Through this course you will:
Understand what transition means Know who can support you in your transition Understand your responsibilities for your transition If you have not already registered with YES LMS, we welcome you to review this video walkthrough: YES LMS Registration and Course Navigation Walkthrough
Transition Center – Perkins School for the Blind offers unique programs designed to prepare young adults who are blind or have low vision for life after high school.
Welcome to the Transition Hub - ConnectCenter (aphconnectcenter.org) This portal from the American Printing House for the Blind provides a searchable database of local rehabilitation and transition programs offered in-person, virtual, and hybrid that emphasize self-advocacy, independent living skills, orientation and mobility, career exploration, and paid or unpaid work experiences.
