Transition to Adulthood (English)

Parents, adults with disabilities, and a transition professional on planning for transition.

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• Watch the Video: Adults Independent and Motivated “AIM” (English)

  Adults Independent and Motivated “AIM” (English)

  Adults Independent and Motivated (AIM) is an Austin, Texas, housing community of independent adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. AIM empowers its residents to live in their own apartments and engage in fun activities with their peers and neighbors, all while providing residents with the support they need to live their best lives.

• Watch the Video: Opportunities for Your Child After Graduation (Spanish)

  Opportunities for Your Child After Graduation (Spanish)

  You want to always be there for your child but you also want your child to succeed when you can’t be there. Catalina talks about the moment she realized her son Ghandhi needed to learn independence and how her family supported him to reach that goal.

• Watch the Video: Helping Your Child Understand and Use Money (English)

  Helping Your Child Understand and Use Money (English)

  Sometimes teaching your child the skills they need to live independently requires a little creativity and a lot of fun.