Secondary Transition Services

“The Journey to Life After High School: A Road Map for Parents of Children with Special Needs”

This comprehensive guide examines the laws that impact a child with special needs, the importance of the individualized education plan, and the different paths a child with special needs can take after graduating from high school. “The Journey to Life after High School” not only provides the steps that need to be taken prior to graduation but also the preparation required for the new adult’s legal and medical rights.

Life after High School Guide.      
Ability Path Website

• Regional Center of Orange County (RCOC)
• Department of Rehabilitation (DOR)
• Social Security Administration
• Transition Guide by Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services United States Department of Education

Employment Assistance

• One Stop Center  
• Youth Employment Service (YES)
• OCAPICA – Youth Employment Program
• Labor Ready

Transportation Services

• ACCESS (Disabled Students)
• OCTA
• Dayle MacIntosh Center – Mobility Training

Schools/Training

• Coastline Community College –ID program
• Orange Coast College DSPS Services
• Golden West College DSPS Services
• Santa Ana CollegeDSPS Services
• JOB CORP
• Orange County Conservation Corp.

Jake Barkero                      Program Specialist
425 E. 18th Street C-8
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Phone 949-515-5343
jbarkero@nmusd.us

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