Employment & Volunteer Opportunities - Community Involvement
Review / research / secure employment and volunteer opportunities.
Transitions Timeline
Printable checklist
Use this checklist as a planning aid and confirm current details directly with the relevant provider.Ages 19–20
Self Description
As much as possible, teach youth how to describe their uniqueness to others.
Housing
Research housing options.
Income Taxes
File youth's income taxes.
Youth Profile
Regularly review your youth's profile (strengths, qualities, likes, dislikes...) Discuss their hopes, dreams and visions for their future.
Review Transition Plan / IEP
Review and update the Transition Plan and the Individual Education Plan (IEP). Ensure that goals identified are relevant to individual's adult life.
School
Review interest in post secondary options. Research and apply for education/ training, vocational skills and employment preparation.
Grants, Bursaries, Scholarships, Loans
Research school grants, bursaries, scholarships, and apply for them.
Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)
If your youth has an RESP AND they will be attending post secondary education, inform yourself of the steps required in order to access these funds.
Resume / Portfolio
Update youth's resume / portfolio of their work and volunteer jobs.
Representation Agreements / Power of Attorney
Learn about representation agreements and enduring power of attorney by consulting a lawyer and/or attending a workshop or information session.
Have them in place if needed.
Have them in place if needed.
Home Community Care, Choice in Supports for Independent Living (CSIL)
If eligible, apply for Home Community Care (for respite, home support for personal care, and meals preparation) and CSIL Program (Choice in Supports for Independent Living), which provides funds to purchase home supports.
Review Resume / Portfolio
Build youth's resume / portfolio of their work and volunteer jobs.
Public Transportation
Learn about public transport options and discounts. Once approved for PWD, apply for the annual bus pass.
Recreation, Leisure & Entertainment
Pursue hobbies and opportunities for leisure and recreation.
Hold Exit Transition Meeting
Hold final meeting with Transition Team.
Advocacy and Self Advocacy
Learn about advocacy and self advocacy. Research organizations that specialize in these areas.
Health
Establish a system whereby youth's medical information and ongoing follow ups are noted and flagged.
WayFinders
WayFinders is a program available across British Columbia, that offers personalized conversations and resources to empower people with disabilities to find their direction towards fuller, richer lives in their community.
- No Cost free one-on-one Visioning and Path finding
- Flexible as we meet families where and when they would like to meet
- No Cost free one-on-one Visioning and Path finding
- Flexible as we meet families where and when they would like to meet
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.