Transitions Timeline

Printable checklist

Use this checklist as a planning aid and confirm current details directly with the relevant provider.

Ages 14–15

Disability Tax Credit (DTC)

Determine your youth's eligibility for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC).

Registered Disability Saving Plan (RDSP)

If eligible, open an Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) for your youth.

Build The Team

Begin to pull together the key individuals for your youth's Transition Team.

Create the Transition Plan

Together with the transition team (including the youth), create a vison for your youth's life and include goals in Individual Education Plan (IEP).

Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)

Research the Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP). Start one if it is a good fit for your youth and family.

Financial Planning

Consider long term financial planning tools such as will & estate planning, trusts, insurance products, as well as RDSPs and RESPs.

Youth Profile

Regularly review your youth's profile (strengths, qualities, likes, dislikes...) Discuss their hopes, dreams and visions for their future.

Puberty and Sexuality

Talk to/ inform your youth about puberty and sexuality.

Obtain / Update Assessments

In order for psycho-educational assessments of youth transitioning to adult services to be accepted by Community Living British Columbia (CLBC), school psychologists must provide confirmation of a developmental disability reflecting the diagnostic criteria of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition: Text Revision for Mental Retardation- Mild (317), Moderate (318.0), Severe (318.1) or Profound (318.2).

Transition Workshops

Consider attending a transition workshop.

Family Support Institute of BC

Connect with the Family Support Institute for support, guidance, and information. This provincial not for profit organization can connect you with a volunteer Resource Parent (RP) in your community. All RPs have a family member with a disability. This network supports and connects with families by sharing experiences, expertise, and guidance.

FSI Event Calendar

FSI has regular online support groups, workshops, and information sessions with a wide variety of guest speakers for individuals and their families to explore.