The Virginia Deafblind Project

Partnership for People with Disabilities

Transition

Successful transition to life after high school for young adults with deafblindness takes early and intentional planning and our team is here to help! 

Virginia Deafblind Transition Planning Graphic

Text on Graphic: VDBP Transition Planning: Discovering ME! "We talk about me and my future after high school. It helps me to start thinking about what job I would be good at and it helps me do things now, while I'm still in school, to prepare for my career. IEP Plugin and Play - Collect information for Present Levels, VDOE recognized transition  assessment, Gather information to develop postsecondary employment goals, Develop and implement transition activities and services. A whole team approach, including home, school and the community!

Transition planning for young adults who are deafblind is an important part of setting and reaching individualized goals and should begin as early as 14 years of age and continue up until the student leaves school. Transition is most successful when there is a team approach that develops through home, school, and community collaboration.

The Virginia Deafblind Project can support the team through a range of technical assistance including:

  • Customized on-site and virtual coaching on deafblind specific strategies including transition planning using the Discovering ME! Transition Assessment Process and Person Centered Planning.
  • Family support from the Project’s Family Engagement Coordinator.
  • Virginia Deafblind Transition Retreat: An annual event that brings together deafblind young adults and mentors across Virginia to address different aspects of transition planning and self-determination.
  • Facilitating collaboration with IEP team and Rehabilitative Services.

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For more information on transition planning and resources, please contact Hilary Hodes at hhodes@vcu.edu.