Transition Planning
Del Sol School offers an adult transition program for students 18 -22 years of age with moderate to severe disabilities. Students in this program learn vocational skills to help them transition from the school setting to a work setting.
Transition from school to young adult life can be stressful, scary, challenging and more… but it can also be full of opportunities and possibilities for your loved one to engage in the life they have always wanted! Parents should work with their local regional center the Department of Developmental Services, and the Department of Rehabilitation to ensure their student will receive all the necessary services as an adult.
Regional Center
Regional centers provide assessments, determine eligibility for services, and offer case management services. Regional centers also develop, purchase, and coordinate the services in each person’s Individual Program Plan.
Department of Developmental Services
The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) works to ensure Californians with developmental disabilities have the opportunity to make choices and lead independent, productive lives as members of their communities in the least restrictive setting possible. They provide the following services to help support students transitions to adulthood:
Department of Rehabilitation
The California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living, and equality for individuals with disabilities. They offer: