Beginning with the End in Mind: Building an 18+ Program ATS Adult Transition Services Pasadena Independent School District

ADULT TRANSITION SPECIALISTS: JANET KELLY CHRISTINA SHOW DELORES WHITESIDE

ATS Adult Transition Services Pasadena ISD An 18+ community based transition program that assists students with disabilities in moving from high school to adult life.

ATS Services Addressed Adult Living Community Experiences Employment Skills/Service Learning/ Vocational Setting Related Services Post Secondary Education

ATS Adult Living – Preparing meals – Budgeting – Paying bills – Obtaining drivers license/state ID – Maintaining a residence – Raising a family – Caring for clothing – Personal grooming – Hygiene skills – Social skills within the community – Register to vote – Accessing medical services – Accessing adult services such as social security ATS prepares students for adult living skills that are needed daily or occasionally:

ATS Adult Living

ATS Community Experiences - Social, Recreation, Leisure PAL Gym Multipurpose Recreation Center

ATS Community Experiences - Social, Recreation, Leisure

ATS Community Experiences - Transportation

ATS Employment The ATS program focuses on the development of the student’s work related behaviors and job seeking skills. ATS supports career exploration, apprenticeship training, service learning/volunteering in the community and actual employment.

ATS Employment – Community Partnerships

ATS Employment

ATS Employment - Service Learning/Volunteer

ATS Day Habilitation Programs

ATS Related Services Related services are provided in the community setting to ensure continuation of these services beyond high school

ATS Post Secondary Education ATS supports students participating in local community college enrollment and connection to the Office of Disabilities.

Parents and family members are a vital part of ATS ! Encouragement, support and guidance Network for job leads Financial support Connection with community agencies Monitoring of health and safety Support of self-determination for the adult Provide opportunities for students to explore interests and learning activities Provide transportation School districts only service students through the age of 22. ATS works with families to help them find places of employment that families can support when the school district is no longer there. ATS Family Partnership

ADULT TRANSITION SPECIALISTS: JANET KELLY CHRISTINA SHOW DELORES WHITESIDE