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This list can serve as a guide as you and your child prepare for the exciting transition to kindergarten! This is a general guide across all areas of development.

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Questions Parents Should Consider Asking About Preschool to Kindergarten 

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Questions Parents Should Consider Asking About Preschool to Kindergarten 

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People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families often must find a way to save without losing public benefits that a person with IDD receives. Special needs trusts are one tool that can be used to help people pay for the things that they may need and want in their lives.

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Special Needs Trusts | The Arc's Center for Future Planning

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People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families often must find a way to save without losing public benefits that a person with IDD receives. Special needs trusts are one tool that can be used to help people pay for the things that they may need and want in their lives.

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For too long, people with disabilities could not save for the future out of fear of losing needed government benefits. Currently, SSI (Supplemental Security Income) has strict limits on both income AND assets. If you have too many assets, you may not qualify for SSI.  As of 2025, SSI beneficiaries may have no more than $2,000 in assets for individuals and $3,000 for couples, with certain exceptions.

The disability community fought long and hard to change this.

A STABLE account is a way to save for qualified expenses, invest for future needs, and keep the benefits you rely on every day.

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An ABLE account for those with an eligible disability who want to save and invest for a better life, achieve financial empowerment and prepare for a more independent future.

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Need help figuring out if you want to work or what kind of job or career you want? This Portfolio helps consider things to try and what supports will be needed. It can be completed by the job seeker with help from a family member or professional.

https://www.lifecoursetools.com/lifecourse-library/exploring-the-life-domains/daily-life-and-employment/

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SSI- Supplemental Security Income- (School Aged Child*) 

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SSI- Supplemental Security Income- (School Aged Child*) 

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SSI- Supplemental Security Income- (School Aged Child*)

*(see definition of child below)

SSI for children (2025): https://www.ssa.gov/ssi/text-child-ussi.htm

Basic Info: Supplemental Security Income (SSI) provides monthly payments to people with disabilities and older adults who have little or no income or resources.  This is NOT the same as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI.)  For more information about the difference, please see SSI vs. SSDI: The Differences, Benefits, and How to Apply

Info about Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for a school aged child:

What does the Social Security office define as a “child”?

A Child:

·         is under age 18; or

·         is under age 22 and is a student regularly attending school (as determined by Social Security).

·         Cannot be married or “head of household”

What does the Social Security office define as a “Disabled” or “blind” child?

·         the child has a medically determinable physical or mental impairment or impairments which result in marked and severe functional limitations; and

·         The impairment(s) has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of at least 12 months or be expected to result in death; or

·         If the child is blind, he or she meets the same definition of “blind” as applies for adults. See WHAT IS "BLINDNESS" FOR AN ADULT OR CHILD?. Unlike the requirement for SSI disability benefits, there is no duration requirement for SSI blindness benefits.

Does the Social Security office factor in family income for eligibility?

The SS office uses a formula for “Deeming of income” or sometimes called “Deeming.” It factors in parents/ step-parents income that live in the home, number of people living in the home, and resources.

To see chart for “DEEMING ELIGIBILITY CHART FOR CHILDREN FOR 2024”

Deeming stops the month after a child turns age 18. Therefore, a child who could not receive SSI because of deeming may be able to get SSI when he or she turns age 18.

For more information about Social Security Income, please go here: Understanding Social Security

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To be eligible for SSI benefits, a child must be either blind or disabled.

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SECONDARY TRANSITION: Roadmap FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WITH  DISABILITIES, AGES 3-21

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SECONDARY TRANSITION: Roadmap FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WITH  DISABILITIES, AGES 3-21

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Your child is turning 14 years old

• Your child’s school district must create a transition plan for your child,

Section 5 of the Individualized Education Program (IEP).

• Your child’s school district will collect information about your child through age-appropriate

transition assessments (AATA). This information includes your child’s preferences, interests, needs,

and strengths – this information is sometimes referred to as PINS.

• Your child’s school district must use the information gathered through the AATA process to create

the transition plan. Your child’s transition plan will include information about the following:

- transition services,

- course(s) of study,

- postsecondary goals related to training and education

- postsecondary goals related to independent living skills (if appropriate), and

- postsecondary goals related to competitive integrated employment.

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What you need to know before your child's 3rd birthday- Transition Guide. 

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What you need to know before your child's 3rd birthday- Transition Guide. 

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If your child receives early intervention services from Help Me Grow, this guide will help you prepare for the transition process to school based services at age 3.

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Making the Move from Preschool to Kindergarten : A guide for parents of 4- and 5-year-old children who have an IEP

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Making the Move from Preschool to Kindergarten : A guide for parents of 4- and 5-year-old children who have an IEP

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Transition: Roadmap FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WITH  DISABILITIES, AGES 3-21

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Transition: Roadmap FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WITH  DISABILITIES, AGES 3-21

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Your child is in grades 6-8:

A Student Success Plan is a student-focused process for supporting students and their families in

understanding the academic requirements for achieving a career goal. If your child is at risk of dropping

out of school, your child’s school district is required to create a Student Success Plan for them.

• Before the school district creates the Student Success Plan, they must invite you to a meeting to

assist in developing the plan. The school district must also share your child’s Student Success Plan

with you after it is developed.

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Bexley- Graduation and Deferred Graduation programs in place to support students.

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COMBINED Transition Pathways originally created by Libby Costin @ ESC and Updated by T.Chrysler)

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Portfolio for Family Perspective on Employment

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Portfolio for Family Perspective on Employment

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Families can use this portfolio to organize and express their own vision and opinions on employment outcomes for their family member as well as support they might need to reach their employment goals.

https://www.lifecoursetools.com/lifecourse-library/exploring-the-life-domains/daily-life-and-employment/

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People who have already thought about or have a pretty good idea of what kind of job they want, or would like to change jobs, should use this tool. It will help plan specific goals, list steps to take, and consider needed supports.

https://www.lifecoursetools.com/lifecourse-library/exploring-the-life-domains/daily-life-and-employment/

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Special Education: Transition Planning for Students with Disabilities

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Special Education: Transition Planning for Students with Disabilities

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What is transition planning? At what age does transition planning occur? Who is responsible for transition planning?

Disability Rights Ohio creates a useful resource to introduce this topic.

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Disability Rights Ohio - Special Education: Transition Planning for Students with Disabilities

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In Ohio, schools must begin transition planning when the student turns 14. (Prior to July 1, 2005, transition planning at age 14 was also required by federal law, which now requires it at age 16. This requirement was deleted from the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) when it was re-authorized in late 2004.