The program helps participants navigate education, employment, independent living, community participation, and adult service systems while building self-advocacy, decision-making, and life skills. Support may also include assistance with applications, referrals, service coordination, and caregiver guidance.

The program can accommodate approximately 40 to 50 participants annually. Services are primarily provided through in-person or virtual meetings.

This Program Is Suitable For You If You:

• Self-identify as having a disability.
• Are between the ages of 17 and 25 (exceptions may be considered).
• Are preparing to transition from high school within the next year or have left school within the last four years (exceptions may be considered.
• Are interested in planning for adulthood, including education, employment, independent living, community participation, and accessing adult services.
• Can actively participate in transition planning, independently or with support from a parent, caregiver, or advocate.

This Program May Not Suitable For You If You:

• Require specialized clinical, medical, behavioural, or crisis intervention services as your primary need.
• Are seeking services that fall outside the scope of transition planning, service navigation, case management, and community referrals.
• Already have a comprehensive transition plan in place and/or strong connections to the services, supports, and resources needed to achieve your transition goals (for example, through person-directed planning or similar transition-focused services).Note: Transition Pathways is intended to support youth who require assistance establishing or strengthening the services, supports, resources, and plans needed for a successful transition from high school to adulthood.

Staff-to-Participant Ratio

• 1 staff : 1 participant for individualized transition planning and case management services.
• Group workshops, when offered, may have higher participant-to-staff ratios.

Languages Supported

• English

Note: Parents, caregivers, family members, and other support persons are encouraged to participate in the transition planning process, where appropriate and with the participant’s consent.