Family resources

General information on transition

Crossing the Bridge to Adulthood: A Guide for Youth Transitioning to Adult Health Care

Finding the Right Doctor for You

How Does Health Care Differ in the Adult World?

Transition Assessment and Action Plan Tool

Transition Assessment and Action Plan Tool (Spanish)

Transition Health Care Checklist

Care Planning for Teens

Transition to Adult Heath Care Checklist

Transition to Adult Care Resource Directory

Southeast Regional Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs, (414) 266-6333

Northeast Regional Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs, (877) 568-5205

Wisconsin Medical Home Toolkit

Self-managment and self-advocacy

• Health Care Workbook for Youth
• My Health Pocket Guide
• Opening Doors to Self-determination
• Kids as Self-advocates Resources

Legal issues (insurance, guardianship)

• Transition to Adulthood: Insurance Issues
• On Being 18
• Advance Medical Directives
• Transition to Adulthood: Guardianship
• Social Security Office
• Social Security Disability Insurance Office
• BadgerCare Plus

Independent living (education, employment, recreation, housing)

• Transition to Adulthood: Post-secondary Education
• Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
• Opening Doors to Postsecondary Education
• Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities
• Transition to Adulthood: Employment
• Opening Doors to Employment
• Transition to Adulthood: Having an Active Social Life
• Special Olympics Wisconsin
• Very Special Arts
• Transition to Adulthood: Housing and Independent Living
• Aging and Disability Resource Centers
• Wisconsin Independent Living Centers
• Independent living agencies by county