Interactive Roles and Time Lines in Transition | Services for Adults

skip to page content

Interactive Roles and Time Lines in Transition

Transitioning Students with Exceptional Needs from School to Community

Interactive Roles and Time Lines In Transition Planning - Chart (

631 KB)
Bridging to Adulthood: A Protocol for Transitioning Students with Exceptional Needs from School to Community (

4.51 MB)

SERVICES FOR ADULTS
| Income Assistance for Persons with Disabilities | Community Living disABILITY Services | Employability Assistance for People with Disabilities | Mental Health Services and Supports | Home Care Program |
INITIATING THE PROCESS High School Entry – (Age 14 to 16)	years where overlap may occur
INITIATING THE PROCESS High School Entry – (Age 14 to 16)	Age 16 to 17	Age 17 to 18	One year Before Graduation	Graduation Year
provide transition team with general information re referral process, eligibility criteria, & adult service options Home Care Program receive referral and conduct assessment to determine eligibility provide information on adult resources case co-ordinator collaborates in developing care plan case co-ordinator arranges services specified in care plan participate in the facilitation of alternate residential placement in community Home Care Program Home Care Program Some young people with physical limitations and their families know they are going to need personal assistance on a daily basis. The Home Care program delivered by your Regional Health Authority (RHA) can assess your needs and determine eligibility. They can answer your questions and help you plan how you will continue with education or live where you choose with independence.	Community Living disABILITY Services acknowledge receipt of referral, check eligibility & assign community worker community worker participates in planning meetings with transition team (at least one before assuming case responsibility) provide information on adult supports/service providers request for funding for residential/support services if required at age 18 complete referrals to residential service provider of choice as required provide information for establishment of community supports for adult life, where none currently exist Community Living disABILITY Services Community Living disABILITY Services A service that provides support for Manitobans living with intellectual disabilities is Community Living disABILITY Services. It is good to ask about this program and learn about the variety of supports that can be provided including residential (where you live) and day services (your work and other adult daytime activities). If you feel you may need this type of support when you become an adult you and your planning team should apply for it when you are 16. Planning early helps you set and achieve goals but may also help you access services when you need them.	Mental Health check eligibility and assign community worker assigned worker participates in planning meetings (at least one before assuming case responsibility) provide information on adult resources complete referrals to adult resources request for funding for residential and/or support services if required at age 18 Home Care Program assess and facilitate request for funding Regional Health Authorities Home Care Program Mental Health and Spiritual Health Care Mental Health The team focus of child/adolescent mental health, including having a dedicated psychologist, psychiatrist and /or therapist is not generally available in the adult system. As a young adult you will not continue to have the same mental health professionals you had as a child or adolescent however your family physician usually remains the same. Home Care If eligible for home care you might have an assessment done. A request for funding and support could be completed	Income Assistance for Persons with Disabilities apply in person at age 18 and beyond
			Employability Assistance for People with Disabilities - Workforce Development, Regional Health Authority, or designated agency (Manitoba Possible, CNIB , Spinal Cord Injury Manitoba) acknowledge receipt of referral, check eligibility & assign community worker community worker participates in meetings with transition team provide information on adult supports/ service providers develop individual vocational plan identify and initiate referral to service provider of choice and request funding for services, including technical assessments, upon student leaving school
			Community Living disABILITY Services - Day Services ensure completion of previous steps in the referral process community worker participates in meetings request funding for day service resources two years before graduation date referrals to day service resources and adult clinical services Income Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Employability Assistance for People with Disabilities Regional Health Authorities Manitoba Possible CNIB Spinal Cord Injury Manitoba Community Living disABILITY Services Income Assistance for Persons with Disabilities The Income Assistance provides financial help to Manitobans who have no other way to support themselves or their families. Income Assistance may support a student who is finishing school or who participates in day programming and is unable to work due to his/her disability. Income Assistance can support eligible adults who live with their parents regardless of their parents’ income. Income Assistance can help adults with disabilities by providing financial help for basic needs, health needs and disability-related items like the extra costs of living in a community setting. Income Assistance can also help with services that help people to be an active part of the community including supports for employment. Employability Assistance for People with Disabilities Employability Assistance for People with Disabilities is a program that offer a wide range of employment focused services to assist adults with disabilities in preparing for, obtaining and maintaining employment. Depending on your specific disability your program may be offered by different agencies that can address specific needs you may have. Workforce Development (Government of Manitoba) – If you have an intellectual, psychiatric or learning disability CNIB – if you have a visual disability Spinal Cord Injury Manitoba – if you have had a spinal cord injury Manitoba Possible – if you have a physical disability other than a spinal cord injury or if you are Deaf or Hard of Hearing Community Living disABILITY Services If you plan to be participating in the Community Living disABILITY Services you should have already applied (at age 16) and be aware of your eligibility. Your Community Living disABILITY Services Worker is involved in planning meetings with you, your family and your school. Referrals to specific service providers in your community need to be made. These decisions are often made based on your strengths interests and needs.

Supporting Skills Icon Supporting Web-Links Student-Friendly Icon Student-Friendly

© 2010 - Disclaimer