As the end of high school approaches you may be wondering what your child is going to be doing with their life in the next few years.  Hopefully some work experience has been tried and you have a better idea of what your young adult would like to do and what sort of skills that requires, as well as possible avenues of employment.  You may also be investigating futher study through TAFE courses.

There are some companies that provide "alternatives to employment" options  for people with a disability, and there is also the possibility of Post School Options funding to consider.

Articles and Information

Disability Services Commission - Post School Options Program

Transition Planning

Resources

Capie, Angus et al.  Transition to Employment 

Galleguillos-Pozo, Jorge et al.  People with Down Syndrome and the Law (An Australian Perspective)

Hughson, E. Anne and Bruce Uditsky  Inclusive Post-Secondary (Tertiary) Education for Adults with Down Syndrome and Other  Developmental Disabilities : A Promising Path to an Inclusive Life 

Kohlen, Sharon, Anna Mills and Camille Wakefield  "Street Smart" - how to set up and run Transition to Community Independence groups for children with mild to moderate intellectual disability

Squire, Anne  Guidelines for Supporting Adolescents and Adults with Down Syndrome

Links

For more information read Adult Life Options.